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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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Hawaii Okinawa Center
97-587 Ukee St., Waipahu, West Oahu
See the culture and history of the Okinawan pioneers.
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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.
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Honolulu Academy of Arts
900 South Beretania St., Honolulu
Features special exhibits year-round.
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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. |
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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.
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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!
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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. |
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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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