Hawai'i State Art Museum (HiSAM)
Art Museum and Outdoor Sculpture
Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu
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- ELS Language CentersMay 29, 2012The State Art Museum and Contemporary Gallery inside the First Hawaiian Bank (tallest building of the state) are free whenever they're open. Both can be accessed with a 5 minute walk from ELS.
Go downstairs for lunch at Downtown and pick up one of their delicious to-go panini or quiche and salad combos at the counter. Consume with pomegranate italian soda. Prepare to become addicted.
Hawai'i State Art Museum (HiSAM)July 10, 2017Free, family-friendly First Fridays - an evening of art and live music, every first Friday of the month!- Hawai'i State Art Museum (HiSAM)July 10, 2017Free all-ages make-and-take art activities every second Saturday of the month!
Check out the "I Heart Art" room upstairs for some interactive exhibits. My toddlers love it there.
Esme Infante NiiFebruary 29, 2012Three words for you: Pancetta. Eggplant. Linguine. If it's on the special menu, it's a must have. Nom!
Nico V.March 12, 2012Wonderful art from local artists. Terrific respite from hustle and bustle of downtown.
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Hawai'i State Art Museum (HiSAM)
250 S Hotel St (No. 1 Capitol District Building)
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
See Hawaii through the eyes of local artists! Free admission. Free, family-friendly First Fridays, free all-ages art activities on Second Saturdays.
Closed until 10:00 AM Tuesday (Show more)
- Tue–Sat
- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
(808) 586-0300
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