The Honolulu Museum of Art is at 900 South Beretania Street in Honolulu and offers an arts outing from Waikīkī. Its regular schedule includes a late opening on Fridays, with several admission options for Hawai‘i residents, students, children, and members.
- Location: 900 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814.
- Regular hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10am–6pm; Friday, 10am–9pm.
- Admission: $25 for adults; free for children 18 and under and museum members.
- Parking: Available behind the Honolulu Museum of Art School on Victoria Street.
Where is the Honolulu Museum of Art, and what can you see?
The Honolulu Museum of Art is at 900 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814. Its exhibitions and collection displays change, so check the museum’s current listings if you have a particular show in mind.
The outdoor courtyards and grounds are part of the museum setting. Video recording is permitted only outdoors; photography in the galleries is allowed for personal, non-commercial use, subject to artwork-specific restrictions. Flash, tripods, and selfie sticks are prohibited. Outside food and drinks are not permitted, including in the courtyards and Doris Duke Theatre.
What are the Honolulu Museum of Art hours and ticket prices?
The museum is open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am to 6pm, and Friday from 10am to 9pm; it is closed Monday and Tuesday. It closes at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and is closed on New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
General admission costs $25 for adults and $15 for Hawai‘i residents. Admission is free for children 18 and under and for members. Hawai‘i residents also receive free admission on the third Sunday of each month.
College students currently enrolled at a Hawai‘i state university or college receive free admission with a valid school ID. Docent-led tours are free with museum admission.
Parking is available behind the Honolulu Museum of Art School at 1111 Victoria Street. Payment is by credit card only, at $3 per hour or $8 for all day. You can visit the HoMA Café or Shop without paying museum admission.
Every Friday, HoMA Nights accompanies the later closing with gallery visits, courtyard stargazing, live art experiences, and music. Hours, prices, and programming can change, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to the museum from Waikīkī?
Routes 2, 2L on weekdays, 8, 13, 42, E westbound only, and W board on Kuhio Avenue. If you plan to take a bus, confirm current route and service details with TheBus before setting out. The Halekulani - NO RESORT FEE is a Waikīkī resort, so you can plan the museum as an outing from that neighborhood.
If you drive, the museum’s parking area is behind the Honolulu Museum of Art School at 1111 Victoria Street. It accepts credit cards only; the rate is $3 per hour or $8 for all day.
Which other Honolulu arts stops can you pair with a visit?
The John Young Museum of Art is an art museum at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, another Honolulu arts stop. You can plan it as a separate visit and check its own visitor details before you go.
FAQs
Is the Honolulu Museum of Art open on Mondays?
No. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Can you enter the café or shop without a museum ticket?
Yes. Admission is not required to visit the HoMA Café or Shop.
Can you take photos inside the museum?
Personal, non-commercial photography is permitted in the galleries, subject to artwork-specific restrictions. Flash, tripods, and selfie sticks are prohibited.