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Arts & Culture - Oahu

Art at the Zoo Fence
Kapahulu Avenue and Kalakaua Boulevard, Honolulu

Exhibits by local artists are hung up on the zoo fence. Residents and visitors both stroll through this friendly and casual atmosphere, enjoying a wide variety of art and even purchasing some on occasion.


Bishop Museum and Planetarium
1525 Bernice St., Honolulu

Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop in honor of his late wife, Princess Pauahi, the last descendant of the Royal Kamehameha family. The museum features rare artifacts and exhibits on the Hawaii and Pacific history.


Byodo-In Temple
Kaneohe, East Oahu

A magnificent replica of the famous Byodo-In Temple in Uji, Japan. One of the most peaceful places to visit with beautifully landscaped Japanese gardens. See the 9-foot Lotus Buddha, covered in gold and lacquer, inside of the temple.


Chinatown
Downtown Honolulu, bordered by Nuuanu Avenue, North Beretania and South King streets (South Shore)

Stroll around in Chinatown and see the interesting and exciting mix of the Southeast Asian cultures.


Contemporary Museum
Honolulu

This is the only museum in Hawaii exclusively for contemporary art. Art exhibits are displayed at a renovated estate (3.5 acres of terraced gardens). New exhibits are shown on a regular basis.


Hawaii Maritime Center
Honolulu Harbor

Come and see the sailing ship, Falls of Clyde, a four-masted, full-rigged ship built in 1878 and the only one left in the world of its kind. Relive history inside of the King Kalakaua Boathouse Museum. See the Polynesian sailing canoes, the Hokule'a and Hawai'iloa.


Hawaii Okinawa Center
97-587 Ukee St., Waipahu, West Oahu

See the culture and history of the Okinawan pioneers.


Hawaii State Art Museum
250 South Hotel Street, 2nd Floor, Honolulu

Works from the famous State Art Collection is shown at this museum and is maintained by the Art in Public Places Program of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. The exhibition includes “Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawaii” showing almost 360 pieces of art created by 284 of Hawaii artists.


Honolulu Academy of Arts
900 South Beretania St., Honolulu

Features special exhibits year-round.


Japanese Cultural Center
2454 South Beretania St., Honolulu

Featuring the story of the Japanese Americans in Hawaii through a picture gallery, classes, workshops, and more.


Kuhio Beach Torch Lighting & Hula Show
Kuhio Beach Hula Mound, Honolulu, Waikiki

See the authentic torch lighting and conch shell ceremonies as well as Hawaiian music and hula dance performances by some of the top schools in Hawaii. Presented by the Honolulu City & County Office of Waikiki Development. Close by the Duke Kahanamoku statue.


Polynesian Cultural Center
Laie, East Oahu

Visit the different islands of Polynesia in this one park and enjoy the exhibits, performances, and activities of each. Explore the islands of Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, the Marquesas, Fiji, Easter Island, Aotearoa (Maori New Zealand) and of course, Hawaii!


Royal Hawaiian Band Performances
Iolani Palace and Kapi'olani Park, Honolulu

This 40-piece full-time municipal band was created by King Kamehameha III in 1836. It has survived the Kamehameha monarchy, a provisional government, a republic, a territorial government, and statehood.


Shangri La
Black Point, Honolulu

The famous island home of Doris Duke built by her from ground up and all of the inside in 1937. The house is filled with incomparable Islamic artwork collected by her over a period of 60 years. Totaling about 3,500 objects, they include painted ceilings, colorful textiles and ceramics, mosaic tiles, elaborately carved doorways, and much more.


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