This is a beautiful place and the guides here are very friendly and knowledgeable of Islamic art…read moreand the history of this property

After years and years of wanting to go, I FINALLY saw the Shangri La Museum up close and personal…read more You need to make reservations online and take the museum's shuttle bus to and from this location. Pay for parking at the Honolulu Museum of Art and check in, then wait for your shuttle in the front of the museum. You'll be shuttled in AC buses. Once you're done, they'll take you back and you have full access to the Honolulu Museum of Art for the same day. That's such a great deal! Two museums for the price of one ticket.

This museum is super cool! The architecture is lovely - and the exhibits are great. This is a…read morewonderful place to visit if you are looking to soak up some "aloha history" about the islands, the monarchy, boats, animals, and more. The vibes here are especially nice and welcoming. The history is rich and deep - and presented wonderfully. This is also a great place to come to get some really cool pictures! Bonus: They even have a little planetarium with a few shows each day. Be sure to add this museum to your list when you visit Oahu!

What an amazing visit to and amazing museum. We have been to Honolulu many times but we were lucky…read moreto listen our cab driver tell us about the Bishop Museum. We had never heard of it. What a terrific visit. It all started with a bus ride, yes a bus ride to a residential area that did not for a minute look like the home of an amazing museum. It housed and amazing history of the Hawaiian people and how it became what it is today. The place has a Hall of Fame for Hawaiian athletes plus a planetarium. Admission is reasonable. The people there are wonderful and we had a terrific time. Don't waste you money with a cab ride. Take the # 2 bus and sit back and relax with the real people of Hawaii.

What an amazing event! I had a blast with Yelp Elite All Star Buddy Irene M…read more I always wanted to see this event with the local food vendors, entertainment, and Bishop Museum as well! It drizzled a little bit but that did not deter us from enjoying all the great finds, food and entertainment. Loved the Lego exhibition! This was a favorite highlight of this event. I enjoy putting LEGO kits together. Amazing display of flags and so much more here. Please enjoy the pictures. Then I got to experience Dipped by Dee for the first time. Wow, the dipped strawberries are delicious. I picked up a s'mores dipped apple for consumption at a later time. Also delicious and decadent. A bit on the pricey side, but worthy of the occasional treat. And the sushi hand roll I had was so fresh and amazing. I can't remember the name of the vendor. As the sun went down, we enjoyed the great entertainment and cool trade winds blowing through the air. Highly recommend this event! Parking was free with ASB debit card. Nice perk.

Happy. National Girlfriend Day…read more.. It's the first of August and my semi-weekend starts and as I do like events Taste of Honolulu at Bishop Museum was going on tonight along with a bunch of food and retail business sprawled out on the Great Lawn along with entertainment and full use to all exhibits including Aloha Bricks which is what Yelp Elite Jackie K wanted to see and what better way than this. For ASB card holder parking is free along with various discounts at some merchants it's like the entire state coming together to celebrate our amazing local small businesses and we get to show up and enjoy it all. It's all very very well put together along with some games for the kids, beer garden and the massive space Bishop Museum has for all to enjoy. It was a real treat and so much fun as we brought our own chairs to relax and enjoy it all. Whether it's to eat, drink, visit the museum or just chill this is one unique event that really do showcase the Tastte of Honolulu. Thank you!

Art Museum in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. My friend really wanted to visit the Honolulu Museum of Art. She said that she asked many people and no one was interested. I told her that the third Sunday of the month has free admission for Hawaii residents with ID. She was in! I drove because I know where to find street parking... and it's free on Sundays... how convenient! We showed our IDs at the entrance and got maps, a program, and a "HoMA" sticker on our clothing. We looked at the Asian Art first: China, Japan, Korea, India, etc., then went to the contemporary art gallery. Wow... very interesting pieces! We had a meal at the café, and saw a free 2pm movie ("A'ā") in the Doris Duke Theater... reservations are recommended. It was excellent. The one-hour movie (with Japanese and Hawaiian subtitles) was followed by a Question and Answer session with the filmmaker, Chris Miyashiro. The convenient restroom was nearby! We didn't have time to do any crafts (fan making, weaving, feather work, etc.), but we did stroll through the Hawaiian Art Gallery. We probably will return on another Community Sunday to see the other galleries. Note: I was here over ten years ago with some Yelp friends. I found my photos from that visit, but they won't link to this review because they were posted so long ago!

We love, love HoMA!! We visit every time we are on Oahu…read more They have a deep collection and fantastic special exhibits. We spend 2-3 hours each time we visit. We live on Kaua'i and are over to Oahu several times a year. On a recent visit, we really loved a special exhibit of Ralph Iwamoto, a Hawaiian artist, woh passed in 2013. See pictures of Ralph's work that was on exhibit in August of 2026. If you're visiting and that exhibit is no longer available, there will be other special exhibits - usually 2. And, their standing pieces are always great! Highly recommended!!

You'll find the Hawaii State Art Museum across from Iolani Palace along Hotel Street. I prefer this…read moremuseum on first Fridays when there's themed exhibits, food, music and entertainment.

Came here a few times to look around (i love that it's free, and the parking in Ali'i Place has the…read morebest rates, and it's right across from the museum!), so this review is long overdue, but I recently went for a Yelp Elite Event, the Family Sunday FUNday event. I love the cute Mori shop inside, and the security guards are all super kind and helpful. The Sculpture Garden is my favorite part of the museum, because it's great for pictures and it's a super cute concept! The second floor has a "learning art" section, where visitors can play with different mediums like velcro, colors, pipes, etc. and every time I come with my friends, we love spending time in here.

After a hearty lunch at Duke's Waikiki, we wandered into the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii--free…read moreentry, though I gave a little donation to support our service members. It turned out to be a surprising gem--like a smaller, more intimate counterpart to larger historic sites. Since I didn't have time or transport to see Pearl Harbor, this will have to do. Food for the mind (5 stars): * Walking through the weapons, vehicles, and dioramas--from Hawaii's defenses to Vietnam's history--felt immersive and educational. * Seeing both U.S. and Viet Cong weaponry side by side added perspective. * Medal displays and heroic stories tugged at my heart; the sacrifices were humbling. * Highlight? The Cobra helicopter atop the museum--my daughter and I loved it! Service/Ambiance (4 stars): * Information staff was rigid like a soldier. This is a historical building--a former coastal defense fort--was fascinating in itself. * The space is compact, so expect a quick visit--worth it, though! Overall, a solid 5-star experience--a hidden Waikiki gem for history buffs!

Very cool free activity to do to beat the heat. Loved everything about this museum. Very…read moreinformative and loved learning about the history. Employees were friendly. They also have a gift shop. Restrooms available as well.

It was a small birthday celebration--just myself, the newly minted 9-year-old grandson, and his…read moremother. The admission to the museum was pricey, even for Kama'aina, so we opted to get the Family Membership instead. The membership was for 2 adults and up to 4 kids, and also has discounts for other exhibits. After a quick sweep through the museum, and a wary observation of the flight simulator, the grandson decided it was time to eat. I got the Blue Angels Burger and he got the kids hot dog meal. I'd say the prices were reasonable, considering how much takeout and restaurant food costs these days. The burger was fat as hell and the dog wasn't Costco sized but definitely satisfied the kid. I didn't get pics of the food because I was too enthralled over the size of the patty! We spent the day also visiting the Mighty Mo, the Virtual Reality tour, and gift shop shopping also.

On Ford island and on an active military base. Which means 1. you cannot drive onto the base unless…read moreyou have a valid ID card. Buses are provided for free to each museum and visitor center. 2. You cannot bring a handbag unless it is clear see through or the size of a checkbook. You need to check it into a "locker" for $7.33. I understand that active military base, but not publishing on the website regarding the bag restrictions and then forcing people to pay it just not right. But oh well. Plan accordingly because while the buses run every 15 minutes, you need to wait. The museum is $30 entry fee but keep in mind 3/4 of the museum is currently closed for renovation. For $30 it is a bit pricey but because of the buses and the amount of employees, i understand the high price tag. 2 stars. The deep history and the significance of this place and the men and women that gave their lives makes this a 5 star must see to show your respect. Museum: very small but well done with restored planes recovered from the war. There was a Blue Angels pilot shared his experience. I was able to catch the last 5 minutes. The employees are very knowledgeable and willing to share stories. I read everything and was done in roughly 45 minutes. The museum is very small - 4 stars. Here is my recommendation: Come the visitor center it is free. Check that out and read everything. See the Submarine from the outside because it is free. Then jump on the bus because it is free. While you are driving to the warship, you pass the Arizona Memorial. Snap a photo and show your respect. Get off at the warship. Walk around the warship it is free. Then jump back on the bus and go to the Aviation museum. Again free. Walk around the outside and see the airplanes it is free. There is a gigantic helicopter it is free. Go to the back and look in the backside to get perspective. Then just back on the bus and go back to the visitor center it is free. If anyone says anything to you, go to the cafe/restaurant across from the Aviation Museum.

Wow, what a hidden secret gem. Great to hang out in air condition comfort. Media room and…read morelibrary. Free admission to check out Taiwan cultural pieces of art. Nice quiet low key, no frills kind of place. If you have time to kill and can read Chinese you have free access to all the vcd movies, music, magazines and books. Tuesday to Saturday 11 am to 4pm Lunch breaks : 12 to 130( dark) 3 stars and given 2 extra for the free access to media and books!

Sibyl is in charge of this library- delightful and friendly as usual…read more call ahead to confirm but hours have changed : open 10am to 12pm break time- 2hrs open again 2pm to 4pm Tidy and neat with updated magazines from Taiwan. Small computer access children's periodical room Display of wood carvings ancient ceramics jewelry for headress costume ancient royalty cosplay calligraphy old scrolls policies and village pictures Taiwan cultural costumes of indigenous peoples. Fancy embroidered costumes and huge life size puppets on display. Good job in displaying and upkeep of organizing the room Sibyl! Sybil grew up in Taiwan and answered all my questions related to Taiwan. On my travel bucket list!