Explore These Free Museums on O‘ahu
O‘ahu has a museum for nearly everything—from art and Hawaiian history to police, fire and fighter jets. The best part? Many are free!
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See the Winners of This Year’s Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibit at HiSAM
The best of more than 2,000 entries from student artists across the Islands opens this month at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
Discover Yourself in “Shelter,” a New Art Installation by Zachary Angeles
Step into this immersive art installation inside the Mirror Room at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum.
Don’t Miss These 3 Events This December at the Hawai‘i State Art Museum
The Vibe returns with live jazz and special guest performers. Plus explore a unique HiSAM Creates workshop and bring the keiki for a painting class.
6 Questions With Saumolia Puapuaga, Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s New Artist-In-Residence
HiSAM launches Passion On Display, a new artist-in-residence program.
Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s Newest Exhibit Deals with the Theme of “Containment”
Christopher Edwards, Kirk Kurokawa, Mari Sakamoto and other artists explore architecture and beyond.
“Artists of Hawai‘i Now”: John Mantanona, Aura Reyes, Noe Tanigawa
A group advocating for the houseless, Ka Po‘e o Kaka‘ako, shows what it’s like to live on the streets.
See Groundbreaking Works in Honolulu Museum of Art’s New “Artists of Hawai‘i Now” Exhibition
18 storytellers, activists and artists created a mix of video games, weapons, ceramics and more for the least traditional exhibition in its 70-year history.
“Artists of Hawai‘i Now”: Nā‘ālehu Anthony
The documentary filmmaker brings us on board with “Holomua,” which means “progress” in Hawaiian.
“Artists of Hawai‘i Now”: Lynda Hess
As the pandemic exacerbates domestic violence, “1,000 Flowers” provides a meditative healing space.
“Artists of Hawai‘i Now”: Juvana Soliven
“Body Weaponized” challenges the way we treat objects that are designed to hurt women.
“Artists of Hawai‘i Now”: Kauwila Mahi
Mahi’s project, “Kūikawalaki‘i,” explores the connection between past and future.
See the World Through the Eyes of Artists in Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s New Exhibit, “Altered States”
Masami Teraoka, Lauren Trangmar, Sally French and others contribute never-before-seen works for display alongside some from the state’s collection.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 23–29, 2021
Support the arts this weekend by visiting local galleries and listening to talented young singers. Plus, fuel up with delicious food from locally owned food trucks to celebrate National Food Truck Day.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 2–8, 2021
Celebrate a historic palace, listen to live music in person, tailgate on the North Shore and more now that summer is unofficially upon us.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: May 12–18, 2021
Continue celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with art, legendary local musicians, film screenings and more.
See Powerful, Award-Winning Student Artwork in the Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s Latest Exhibit
This year’s Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards exhibit is “one of the most crucial exhibitions in HiSAM’s history.”
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: February 24–March 2, 2021
Watch films centered on Black voices, take your gardening skills to the next level, celebrate indigenous foods and more as we move into the third month of 2021.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: January 27–February 2, 2021
Catch two virtual film fests, a new exhibit inspired by Shangri La, and the Punahou Carnival like you’ve never experienced it before.
Duff wants YOU to decorate with HIM!
Get your cupcake and decorate it too with Ace of Cakes star Duff Goldman. The first 1,000 children through the doors at Bishop Museum this Sunday for the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival’s family event HMAA Presents Keiki in the…
We Tried It: Animation Academy at Bishop Museum
Photo: Christi YoungOne of six fun photo ops. The others were Sponge Bob Square Pants, Kung Fu Panda, a giant Gumby, the Looney Tunes Circle and a cartoonish living room set. Who: One adult, three kids, ages 7, 8 (almost…
Our Guide: Hawaiian Mission Houses
Photo: michele aucello Where: Hawaiian Mission Houses, the site of three restored homes that recall the 19th-century in Honolulu. Who: A family of four: mom, dad and two kids, ages 8 and 10 years. When: A Saturday afternoon and a…