Honolulu Museum of Art
8.6Friend Score / 10#2 of 8 Museums in Honolulu
Known forart museumasian artjapanese printshokusai
A gorgeous, calm art museum built around open-air courtyards — strong Asian art, Hokusai and Hiroshige prints, European names, and Hawaii's own painters, all in perfect post-beach air conditioning. $25 for adults, everyone 18 and under free, and Friday nights it stays open to 9 with live music. Closed Monday-Tuesday.
Key facts
| Hours | Wed–Sun 10:00–18:00 Fri–Fri 10:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | TheBus routes 2 and 13 along Beretania St from Waikiki, about 20 minutes; stop is steps from the door |
| Time needed | 2 to 3 hours |
| Best time to go | Friday evenings for HoMA Nights, or weekday afternoons for near-empty galleries |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.6/10- Value8.5
- iconic7.0
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level8.5
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility8.0
Frequently asked questions
- Where do I park for HoMA?
- The museum's art school lot across Beretania on Victoria St offers flat-rate validated parking, and street parking exists nearby. Honestly the number 2 bus from Waikiki drops you at the door — easier than driving.
- How long do you need at HoMA?
- Two hours covers the highlights at a relaxed pace; three with lunch at the cafe. It's a medium-sized museum that rewards slowness rather than a checklist sprint.
- What are HoMA Nights?
- Friday evenings the museum stays open until 9pm with live music, food, drinks, and a younger local crowd — it's one of Honolulu's better date nights. Same admission; arrive by 7 to actually see art before socializing.
- How much does the Honolulu Museum of Art cost?
- $25 general admission, and everyone 18 and under gets in free — which makes it a surprisingly good family stop. Hawaii residents get discounted and periodic free days; check the site.
- Is HoMA worth it compared to Bishop Museum?
- They're different animals: HoMA is a fine-arts museum with global scope; Bishop is Hawaiian and Pacific culture and history. Art lover with one afternoon? HoMA. Want to understand Hawaii? Bishop.
- What is HoMA known for?
- One of the best Asian art collections in the country — including famed Japanese woodblock prints — plus solid European works (Monet, van Gogh, Gauguin) and a strong Hawaii-focused collection. The building itself, courtyards open to the sky, is half the pleasure.
- What are HoMA's hours?
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 10am-6pm; Friday 10am-9pm; closed Monday and Tuesday. Also closed New Year's, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- Is there food at the Honolulu Museum of Art?
- Yes, the HoMA Cafe serves lunch in a leafy courtyard setting and it's genuinely good — locals come for the cafe alone. Reservations are smart on weekends.
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