The 8 Best Art Museums in Hawaii, United States

One of the world’s premier art museums presents international caliber special exhibitions and features a collection that includes Hokusai, van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet, Picasso and Warhol, as well as traditional Asian and Hawaiian art. Located in two of Honolulu’s most beautiful buildings, visitors enjoy two cafés, gardens, and films and concerts at the theater. Other location: Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House

The only historic estate on Maui FREE to the public, the Hui is a local treasure offering the Maui community and visitors an array of exciting opportunities to enjoy the visual arts in a stunning Upcountry setting. Explore the beautiful historic home, gallery, and history room or tour the expansive grounds boasting more than 70 different plant species; take a class or watch local artists blowing glass, silversmithing and printmaking; browse our gift shop featuring one-of-a kind artwork by Maui artists. Wherever your interests lie and whether you've traveled from near or far, we welcome you into our Hui home and invite you to join us in celebrating the visual arts on Maui!

Contemporary art of Hawaii and free, family-friendly events! 2nd floor of the No. 1 Capitol District Building, 250 South Hotel Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813. Admission is free. Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am to 4pm. Open late First Friday of each month, 6pm - 9pm (galleries close at 8:30pm). Closed Sunday and all state and federal holidays. All artwork on display has a connection to Hawaii (e.g. artist born or raised in Hawaii). Parking available across the street in the Ali'i Place parking structure (entrance at 1099 Alakea St, cash only) or at Iolani Palace (metered parking, 25 cent coins only). Several TheBus lines stop in front of or close to the building. If you are taking a taxi cab, there is a small pull in area on Richards St. Wheelchair access from the Richards St. entry gate, on the Richards St. side of the building.

Shangri La is a museum for learning about the global cultures of Islamic art and design through exhibitions, digital and educational initiatives, public tours and programs, and community partnerships.

Lahaina Galleries is located in the Shops at Mauna Lani near the Tommy Bahamas Restaurant on the Kohala Coast. Please come in and say aloha and view some of the most beautiful artwork from artists local to all over the world. The Shops at Mana Lani are always filled with free activities like lei making, Polynesian shows, ukelele playing and culinary lessons so please visit their website for events! Lahaina Galleries was established in 1976 on Front Street, Maui by Jim & Nancy Killett, who never meant to be art dealers. They now run Hawaii's largest art gallery and most well known in America. Please come in and say aloha! :) Are other locations include: Lahaina, HI | Wailea, HI | Newport Beach, CA

The Kahaluu Gallery and Gardens is one of the oldest art galleries in Oahu. The gallery hosts an array of oil paintings, ceramics, and photography made by local artists. There is also a small museum set up in honor of Hiroshi Tagami, the founder of the gallery and gardens. This gallery and gardens is open Mondays starting January 7, 2018 and weekends by appointment.