Collection and special exhibits offer insightsinto Hawaiian and area cultures. 4th Tuesdays - free noon lectures . Ex. Western Sumatra Dance and so much more. Restaurant offers various ethnic food choices. More

This was one of the better displays of art in a beautiful display facility. Art including some remarkable modern pieces were so well displayed. The facility invites you to linger and ponder. Outstanding pieces. And, as others have already noted, it's completely FREE. More

I went to the Hawaii State Art Museum for lunch. Lovely local foods served by a welcoming staff. I really enjoyed my food. They easily accomodated my food allergy. The gift shop is next door. It has wonderful pieces made by local artists. Reasonable prices. The exhbits were great too, though I ran out of time. I hadn't planned to... More

My daughter is an art student so as part of a historic Honolulu walking tour, we included the State Art Museum. We all enjoyed our visit, including my son who is an entomology student! The museum is free, beautifully air-conditioned, and contains lovely works of art created by local artists. More

A spectacular collection of both folk art and national treasures, and a welcome break from the rush of Waikiki. A definite must-see! More

Recently I visited the museum with my HPU students of Writing 1100. I had been so impressed with the beautiful paintings and the architecture of the building during an earlier visit, that I thought my multinational class would also enjoy a visit. Their assignment was to observe and take notes of sounds, sights, people, and arts during their visit. Here... More