Is Honolulu Museum of Art worth it?
Worth itUnderrated · +40Hawaiʻi's largest art museum: Asian, European and Hawaiian art around tranquil courtyards
Worth it. 4.6 on Google across 1,958 reviews; consistently praised for curation and calm, with minor wishes for more Hawaiian art.
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Quiet galleries, courtyards and a good café make an easy, unhurried half-day in town.
Why Reality is 70
Lives up to its fame4/54.6 on Google across 1,958 reviews; consistently praised for curation and calm, with minor wishes for more Hawaiian art.
Value for money4/5$25 per adult with free entry for 18 and under and cheap $3/hour parking, for a collection reviewers rate highly.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5The courtyard architecture and Asian collection stand out, but European masterworks can be seen at many mainland museums.
Easy to do4/510–15 minutes from Waikīkī with no timed entry; closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and street parking can be tight.
What people loved
Strong, varied collection: Asian art, European masters like Monet and van Gogh, and Hawaiian worksPeaceful open-air courtyards and gardens break up the galleries; rarely crowdedFree for anyone 18 and under, so families pay only for adultsWell-liked courtyard café and cold air-conditioning on hot daysWhat wore them down
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, which trips up short itinerariesHawaiian collection is smaller than some visitors hope; Bishop Museum is the place for Hawaiian cultureStreet parking can be busy; the lot is a block away and card-onlyAt $25 for adults, it's a fairly compact museum you can see in 1–2 hoursKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: General admission can be booked online or bought on arrival; Shangri La tours are booked through HoMA; a recent reviewer got same-day museum entry with a Shangri La ticket.
Entry$25 adult (non-resident); $15 kamaʻāina; 18 and under freeSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
ClosedMondays and Tuesdays, plus New Year's, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and ChristmasSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursWed, Thu, Sat, Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.–9 p.m.Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
ParkingLot behind the HoMA School, 1111 Victoria St: $3/hour or $8 all day, credit card onlySource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Free daysFree for kamaʻāina on Community Sundays (third Sunday of each month)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
CollectionOver 50,000 works, including Hokusai, van Gogh, Gauguin, Monet and Warhol; opened in 1927Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
From Waikīkīabout 10–15 min by car, depending on trafficSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
In their words
“The Hawaiian collection was also nice, although I wish there was a little bit more.”
“Street parking can be busy so plan ahead.”
“Allowing approximately one to two hours is sufficient to explore the main exhibits comfortably.”
“What I loved most is the layout with quiet open courtyards and green plants everywhere”
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Questions people ask
How much is admission to the Honolulu Museum of Art?
$25 for adults, $15 for kamaʻāina, and free for anyone 18 and under and for members.
What days is the Honolulu Museum of Art closed?
Mondays and Tuesdays, plus New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Where do you park for the Honolulu Museum of Art?
In the lot behind the HoMA School at 1111 Victoria Street: $3 per hour or $8 all day, credit card only.
How long do you need at the Honolulu Museum of Art?
Most visitors spend about 1–2 hours on the main galleries; longer with the café.
Is there a free day at HoMA?
Hawaiʻi residents get free admission on Community Sundays, the third Sunday of each month. Visitors 18 and under are always free.
Better fits, according to people who went
Sources
- Honolulu Museum of Art — official site
- Honolulu Museum of Art — Visit HoMA (admission, hours, parking)
- Hawaii-Guide.com — Honolulu Museum of Art
- Real Journey Travels — About Honolulu Museum of Art
- Google Maps — Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)