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USS Arizona Memorial
26,366 reviews
#1 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Missed this trip the first time we went to Oahu, so made sure we visited this time; the USS Arizona Memorial and the
museums
at Pearl Harbour are a must see, the memorial provides a respectful and sobering tribute..."
"Spent the entire day at Pearl Harbor taking in everything there, the USS Bowfin submarine and its
museum
, USS Missouri and aviation
museum
, it is an amazing place with so much history there."
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial
13,309 reviews
#2 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"You can also visit both the World War II submarine, USS Bowfin and it's accompanying
memorial
to lost submariners and the submarine museum; next you can visit the battleship USS Missouri and excellent museum and w..."
"The USS Missouri was a highlight with so much to see! Free guided tours there are fantastic and help you cover the important parts quickly, The
aviation museum
was a nice bonus and EMPTY!"
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Shangri La
930 reviews
#3 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Formerly the summer home of American heiress Doris Duke, this
mansion
overlooking the Pacific hosts the second largest collection of islamic art in the US, only surpassed by the Met, and ahead of the Smithsonian."
"It is a spectacular
collection
of Islamic art incorporated into an beautiful and eclectic home and gardens on a fabulous piece of land overlooking the Pacific."
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Iolani Palace
6,391 reviews
#4 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Highly knowledgeable docents lead the tour, explaining the Hawaiian royal tradition and history, and pointing out the significance of the
artifacts
throughout the palace (as well as the palace's place in Hawaiian..."
"The Iolani Palace
docent
tour is led by well trained volunteers who provided a real slice of Hawaii’s rich cultural history to include the Royal Family as well as the political influences behind Hawaii becoming ou..."
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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
3,892 reviews
#5 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Pro: amazing submarine and lots to see, audio tour was amazing and a must have (it comes automatically with
admission
cost) Con: small and may be tight at times, the staff was waxing the floor and had to take alte..."
"The guided
audio tour
gives a good and interesting insight about the live on a submarine with interesting interviews of the captain and other members of the crew."
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Bishop Museum
2,768 reviews
#6 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Located in a former royal palace, with wonderful woodwork, this
museum
offers a very comprehensive and detailed introduction to the traditional Hawaiian culture, especially around ancient navigation techniques."
"Beautiful examples of pacific art and life through mats, clubs weaving and history...the childrens
interactive displays
on the 2nd floor were excellent and really helped to understand the lives which were lived so..."
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Honolulu Museum of Art
1,260 reviews
#7 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"The
museum
has a wonderful oriental collection, contemporary work, fun family/children activities, fabulous restaurant, and two incredible and breath taking off-site venues - the Spalding House and the Shangri La..."
"This museum has a wonderful collection which includes Japanese, Chinese, Indonesian, Indian, Hawaiian, American and European
galleries
as well as Modern and Abstract Art."
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US Army Museum of Hawaii
2,091 reviews
#8 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Outstanding... history explained throughout this very enjoyable museum.A short walk from our hotel we found a museum that detailed events of various wars .Excellent
gift shop
"
"Excellent
museum
with a lot of info has also small giftshop Great exhibits from USA and Japans perspective And it is Free (donation is appreciated)"
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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
2,292 reviews
#9 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"We purchased the 90-minute
guided tour
, and our docent, Gerry, was extremely knowledgeable and shared a wealth of background history as well as technological knowledge of the airplanes present."
"Outstanding work restoring our
history
here, very historic location and it is obvious that the staff understands and is dedicating their special talent preserving this site and its inventory for future generations..."
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Queen Emma Summer Palace
364 reviews
#10 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"This is a very pleasant 19th century house with some interesting contemporary artifacts, but what makes it really worth visiting are the
stories
of Queen Emma and her family; tales which very much make the house a..."
"The Summer Palace's
gift shop
is the most affordable museum
gift shop
on the island and is well-curated with a wide variety of locally made goods in all of Oahu."
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Aloha Pearl Harbor Tours
371 reviews
#11 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Matt was an excellent tour guide, extremely knowledgeable & informative of the history of Pearl harbour, we visited the USS
Arizona Memorial
, USS Missouri, the Aviation Museum & the USS Bowfin Submarine."
"
Pearl harbor tour
was great, the pick up ride was convenient,the tour guide Julie was amazing , we really enjoyed it"
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Honolulu's Police Department Museum
96 reviews
#12 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"His intriguing stories about the Honolulu Police Department's history, dedicated service members, and unique
memorabilia
make this museum experience both educational and entertaining."
"A very big heart felt thank you to Officer L. Fatu for an hour long very interesting and informative tour of this fabulous
museum
."
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Hawaii State Art Museum
142 reviews
#13 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"We got picked up on curtesy bus right out our hotel and the art
museum
is fantastic, really good collection set out fantastically great mix of ancient , renaissance, impressionist and modern We had a lovely lunch..."
"The building is lovely and within easy walking distance of
Iolani Palace
, the Mission Houses, St Andrews Church and the oldest church in Honolulu."
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Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
95 reviews
#14 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"She provided a great overview, as well as stories and anecdotes of Hiram Bingham and the other missionaries, and answered all our questions about the furniture/
artifacts
on display in the Mission House."
"The tour guide was very knowledgeable and really helped me see the work of the missionaries in the context of the rest of
Hawaiian history
and culture."
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Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House
62 reviews
#15 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"The home is beautiful, the gardens are outstanding, the collection of
contemporary art
is small but enough to make a visit worthwhile, there is a cafe onsite which looked quite popular"
"I visited The Honolulu
Museum
of Art Spalding House in a beautiful October afternoon."
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Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
41 reviews
#16 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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Children's Discovery Center
77 reviews
#17 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"My daughter was bowled over by the mock-airplane, complete with
costumes
and an opportunity to 'fly' the plane in the cockpit."
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Peter Lik Gallery
21 reviews
#18 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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Lucoral Museum
18 reviews
#19 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Rich in
culture
, a place to see beautiful stones, gems, carvings, ancient aritfacts and to learn about gems and coral from the area."
"You can experience a casual, self-guided tour through the gallery and view tons of
gemstones
, pearls, coral, rocks etc!"
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National Geographic Fine Art Galleries
11 reviews
#20 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"The
photos
are beautiful and often thought provoking leaving one with the pleasure one feels after going to an art museum exhibit."
"It was like being on a true life safari, the
artists
really captured the moments and then some."
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Nohea Gallery
14 reviews
#21 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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King's Guard Museum
32 reviews
#22 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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Andrew Rose Gallery
7 reviews
#23 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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Chinese Art Exhibition Hall
2 reviews
#24 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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Damien and Marianne Heritage Center
4 reviews
#25 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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Bethel Street Gallery
2 reviews
#26 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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Tabora Gallery
1 review
#27 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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Gallery at Ward Centre
3 reviews
#28 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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Galleria Provenza
1 review
#29 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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Art In Motion
2 reviews
#30 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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Frequently Asked Questions about Honolulu
Which experiences are best for museums in Honolulu?
These experiences are best for museums in Honolulu:
Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket
Pearl Harbor Ultimate Passport
USS Arizona Memorial & City Tour
USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri
Family-Friendly Pearl Harbor Tour with Private Transportation
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What are the best places for museums in Honolulu?
These places are best for museums in Honolulu:
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Iolani Palace
USS Arizona Memorial
Bishop Museum
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Honolulu for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Honolulu:
USS Arizona Memorial
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Bishop Museum
US Army Museum of Hawaii
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Honolulu for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking museums in Honolulu:
USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Shangri La
Iolani Palace
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
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Which places provide the best museums in Honolulu for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking museums in Honolulu:
USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Iolani Palace
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Bishop Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Honolulu for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Honolulu:
USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Shangri La
Iolani Palace
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
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