Hurricane threats, new fees and money troubles have suddenly forced some of Honolulu’s decades-old ethnic festivals to pivot and change course in the past few years. Some canceled. Others flourished. But adapting while keeping traditions alive is no small feat. It shows that what happens behind the scenes makes all the difference.
Camp near a volcano, walk through a haunted village, ride a historic train, fly into a dogfight, sit for a 1900s trial and 43 other cool things to try at O‘ahu’s museums.
While we’re all for ogling the artwork, style fans know that an expertly curated museum gift shop, showcasing talented local artist-designers, is its own kind of masterpiece. Need further proof? See below for exhibits A through chic.