Best Arts and Culture Places in Oahu

"Hawaii State Art Museum is a popular museum housed in the Capitol District building of Honolulu and holds the status of Hawaii Capital Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places. With some unique exhibits showcasing contemporary artwork and artifacts, Hawaii State Art Museum allows the visitors to explore various Hawaiian art forms with free admission to the museum. There are three permanent galleries housed in the museum for Hawaiian Art and 132 artistic sculptures created by 105 renowned artists."

"0 km from city center 47 out of 58 places to visit in Honolulu. Hawaii State Art Museum is a popular museum housed in the Capitol District building of Honolulu and holds the status of Hawaii Capital Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places. With some unique exhibits showcasing contemporary artwork and artifacts, Hawaii State Art Museum allows the visitors to explore various Hawaiian art forms with free admission to the museum."

"A short walk downhill from the UH Campus Center, the John Young Museum of Art features 20th-century Hawaii painter John Young’s collection of artifacts from the Pacific islands, Africa, Asia and Mesoamerica, mostly ceramics, pottery and sculpture. The museum has a lovely outdoor courtyard and hosts excellent special exhibitions – often with Hawaii themes."

"4 km from city center 51 out of 58 places to visit in Honolulu. John Young Museum of Art is an exemplary museum for exploring Asian, African, and Mesoamerican artworks. It is located in Krauss Hall of the University of Hawaii and features the art work of John Chin Young who was a famous Chinese sculpture."

"Located at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, this museum features an outstanding collection that includes ceramic sculptures, wood carvings and bronze pieces dating back to ancient times."

"Stepping inside the exclusive Vintage Cave in Honolulu, you’d never know you were on the bottom floor of a bustling shopping mall. With the cavernous stone architecture and an impressive collection of Italian artwork for decor, this is high-end fine dining at its best. Previously only open to those willing to shell out a small fortune on club membership, Vintage Cave recently began offering reservations for their coursed menus to the public as well."

"Located underground, this visionary Honolulu club is the brainchild of Japanese investor Takeshi Sekiguchi. Chef Misao Masuda began his career at the Prince Hotel before mastering local Hawaiian ingredients combined with high-end French fare at Vintage Cave. Make sure to take a tour of the venue’s impressive art collection too, which features ceramics by Fujimoto Yoshimichi, Baccarat crystalware and paintings by Picasso."

"A luxuriant, exclusive wine club rests inside the sprawling Ala Moana Center, the world’s largest open-air shopping mall. The Vintage Cave Club is an extravagant, dimly-lit tasting room with eye-popping local art, colorful chandeliers, and repurposed brick walls. Reservations are a must."

"With rooms showcasing visual arts and new and exciting performance arts in the adjacent rooms, The Arts at Marks Garage has long been the geographical and spiritual center of downtown Honolulu's revived arts scene."

"Robyn Buntin of Honolulu Gallery is proud to be one of Hawaii’s premier art galleries and dealers. They specialize in Pacific and Asian antiques and artwork. Founders Robyn and Judy Buntin opened their gallery 35 years ago following a four-year stay in Japan, where Robyn acquired a number of J..."

"The age-old combination of food, wine, and music finds expression in Formaggio, the enoteca run by owners of an adjoining wine shop. Retaining the feel of an undiscovered gem, the restaurant features a small but distinguished selection of wines that are poured by the glass and by the flight. Dishes like a Cubano roast pork panini, artichoke and chicken sausage pizza, and osso buco are tasty and priced right."

"Piccola Onda by Chef Andrea Onetti is a phenomenal Italian food truck. They make their own pasta and it’s divine!. The gnocchi ragu bolognese is one of their best-sellers, fluffy potato dumplings in a 9-hour tomato sauce with local beef."

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"Waikiki Beach’s legendary gathering place honoring Hawaii’s great ocean sportsman, Duke Kahanamoku. You'll find beach boys and guests alike with local-style comfort food, Hula Pie, and spectacular sunsets with Diamond Head in view."

"Address: (4 locations) 92-1047 Olani Street, KapoleiHours: 7AM-2PM, DailyPrice Range: $$MenuRecommendations: Jalapeño Bacon Fried Rice & Eggs, Strawberry Nutella Crepes, or Rainbow Pancakes (Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Pancakes with Fresh Bananas, Strawberries, Kiwi, Blueberries, Pineapple, and Papaya)."