Records of Honolulu Museum of Art

Records of Honolulu Museum of Art

The Honolulu Museum of Art is an art museum in Honolulu, Hawaii. Anna Rice Cooke established the state's biggest museum of its kind in 1922. Since its formal launch on April 8, 1927, the museum's holdings have expanded to over 50,000 pieces of art. 

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Hawaii State Art Museum: Convergence of the past and present

Hawaii State Art Museum: Convergence of the past and present

The Hawai'i State Art Museum (HiSAM) is a free public art museum in downtown Honolulu. HiSAM is an educational teaching resource for students, instructors, tourists, and the public. HiSAM includes four galleries, a Sculpture Garden, a classroom, activity, and lecture space, and a front lawn for public and private events.

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The Vestige Of Hawaii’s Monarchs: Iolani Palace

The Vestige Of Hawaii’s Monarchs: Iolani Palace

Built by King David Kalakaua, “The Merrie Monarch,” Iolani Palace was a symbol of hope for the Hawaiian Kingdom. This royal palace included Hawaii's first electric light system, flush toilets, and inter-house telephones, all inspired by European design. Royal gifts and decorations from across the globe are displayed in the lavish interior, which includes a magnificent koa staircase.

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