The John Young Museum of Art is a university gallery in Krauss Hall at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in Honolulu. Its collection spans several regions, and the museum’s programming connects art history, artist residencies and student work.
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- Location: Krauss Hall, 2500 Dole Street, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96822.
- Campus: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, in the Mānoa area of Honolulu.
- Typical hours: Open Tuesday to Friday and Sunday; closed Monday and Saturday
- Admission: The university says entry is free.
Where is the John Young Museum of Art on the Mānoa campus?
The John Young Museum of Art is in Krauss Hall at 2500 Dole Street, on the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus. It forms part of the university’s Department of Art and Art History gallery system.
The museum opened to the public in Krauss Hall in 1999. Its 2,000-plus-square-foot complex includes galleries, workshops, a small research library, an office and an outdoor courtyard. The collection includes works from Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, Africa and Mesoamerica; many were given to the university by John Young.
John Chin Young (1909–1997) was born in Honolulu to parents who had immigrated from China and was largely self-taught as an artist. The museum’s namesake collection sits alongside programming that includes Asian-Pacific artist residencies, art-history exhibitions and student-centered activities.
What are the John Young Museum of Art hours and admission arrangements?
Both pages note holiday closures, and the first also notes closures during university breaks. Admission is free.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Friday and Sunday: 12 PM–4 PM
- Monday and Saturday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Because the schedules do not match, confirm the day’s opening details with the university before setting out. Parking fees may apply on weekdays, while parking is free on Sundays. For current hours, parking arrangements and admission information, check the official site before you go.
How do you get from Waikīkī to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa?
UH Mānoa is approximately 2.5 miles from Waikīkī, according to the university. TheBus serves campus, with stops at Sinclair Circle and other nearby locations; use TheBus’s own schedules and fare information to plan your ride.
If you’re driving, the university’s directions from either H-1 East or H-1 West use exit 24B for University Avenue, followed by Maile Way, Farrington Road and Varney Circle. Limited metered parking is available on Varney Circle, though visitors may be directed elsewhere. Campus parking rules and locations can vary, so confirm the current arrangements with the university before driving.
The university also describes paid visitor parking through JustPark, including green-striped stalls in the Visitor lot on weekdays from 6 a.m.–6 p.m. and the Zone 09 Visitor lot, location ID 0900, 24 hours daily.
Exceptions apply on state holidays and during special events. University parking requirements also specify a valid permit or pass, a daily permit or pass, or verified JustPark payment for vehicles parked on university property.
How can you plan a campus-area museum visit?
Start by confirming the museum’s hours, then check your campus transport or parking plan. If you’re taking TheBus, use the campus stops as your arrival points; if driving, check which visitor parking option is operating for your visit.
The university says its regular campus shuttles are ADA-compliant and that the Rainbow Shuttle is free for students, faculty and staff. TheHandi-Van is public transit for people with disabilities who are unable to use TheBus.
For another Honolulu art collection, the Honolulu Museum of Art visit guide covers a separate museum outing.
FAQs
Is admission to the John Young Museum of Art free?
Yes. Admission is free.
Where is the museum located?
It is in Krauss Hall at 2500 Dole Street, on the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa campus.
Are the museum’s opening hours consistent across university pages?
Open Tuesday to Friday and Sunday; closed Monday and Saturday. No. The university pages give different fall and spring semester schedules, so confirm the current hours before visiting.
Does the museum have parking?
Visitor parking options include campus lots and limited metered parking on Varney Circle. Fees and rules vary by location and day, so check current university parking information.