Events

An artist once said “every act of creation is first an act of destruction.” See how artists Ava Fedorov and Janet Tran consider that cyclic relationship as they transform the “library” in The World Reflected. The ...

Directed by Moon Chang-Yong and Jeon Jin. South Korea. 2017. 95 min.  In northern India’s sparsely populated and mountainous Ladakh region, an impoverished young boy is discovered to be the reincarnation of an esteemed, high-...

Join docent Maeona Mendelson for a themed tour, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Directed by Moon Chang-Yong and Jeon Jin. South Korea. 2017. 95 min.  In northern India’s sparsely populated and mountainous Ladakh region, an impoverished young boy is discovered to be the reincarnation of an esteemed, high-...

An artist once said “every act of creation is first an act of destruction.” See how artists Ava Fedorov and Janet Tran consider that cyclic relationship as they transform the “library” in The World Reflected. The ...

Part of Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival 2018  Presented by: Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand Directed by Mikko Makela. 2017. Finland. 107 min. Finnish with English subtitles.Having moved to Paris for university, Leevi returns ...

Part of Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival 2018 Presented by: Hawaii Film Collective Directed by Anne Fontaine. 2017. France. 115 min. French with English subtitles. Martin Clement, born Marvin Bijou, escaped a little village in ...

Part of Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival 2018 Presented by: Honolulu Magazine Closing Night Reception: The festival closes with a relaxing reception in the Luce Pavilion prior to the screening. Doors open at 6pm. Film starts at...

Part of Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival 2018 Presented by: APQFFA, UH Manoa LGBTQ+ Center, UH Manoa Rainbow Alliance Rainbow Reel Tokyo  Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival Shanghai Pride Film Festiv...

Experience all the colors of the rainbow through art, music, and Legos!  Activities end at 2pm, but the museum remains open free of charge until 4:30pm. ART ACTIVITIES • BLKCORAL: Create rainbow wind catchers to de...

Part of Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival 2018 Presented by: Honolulu Museum of Art Directed by Alvaro Delgado Aparicio. 2017. Peru. 95 min. Spanish with English subtitles.Segundo sees silence as his only option for dealing with his ...

Part of Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival 2018 Presented by: Hawaii LGBT Legacy Foundation  Directed by Marcel Gisler. 2018. Switzerland. 2018. Swiss German with English subtitles. There’s a ripple of disquiet in the ...

Part of Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival 2018 Presented by: Honolulu Museum of Art Community partner: Honolulu African-American Film Festival committee Screening followed by Q&A with Luka Kain Directed by Damon Cardasis. ...

Join a docent for a themed tour, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Made possible with the support of Halekulani Hotel. In this special co-presentation with The Merwin Conservancy as part of their Green Room literary and environmental salon series, artist and author Susan Middleton will presen...

Directed by Moon Chang-Yong and Jeon Jin. South Korea. 2017. 95 min.  In northern India’s sparsely populated and mountainous Ladakh region, an impoverished young boy is discovered to be the reincarnation of an esteemed, high-...

Directed by Stephen Nomura Schible. USA. 2017. 102 min. One of the most important artists of our era, Ryuichi Sakamoto has had a prolific career spanning over four decades. From techno-pop stardom to Oscar-winning film composer, the evo...

Join a docent for a themed tour, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Directed by Stephen Nomura Schible. USA. 2017. 102 min. One of the most important artists of our era, Ryuichi Sakamoto has had a prolific career spanning over four decades. From techno-pop stardom to Oscar-winning film composer, the evo...

This juried exhibition encourages participation from artists in all media who wish to explore fiber related work. The juried exhibition sometimes includes a component for traditional ethnic works as well as contemporary styles. This yea...

Docent: Nancy Miwa The Divine Comedy: Infernoby Dante Alighieri Hell is a visually compelling realm of the underworld thanks in large part to Dante Alighieri’s version in the first volume of this epic poem. In Inferno, ...

This event is a Honolulu African American Film Festival program in celebration of Black August. Special thanks to the Honolulu African American Film Festival Committee: Sandra Simms, Daphne Barbee-Wooten, John Nichols, Tadia Rice, A...

Directed by Moon Chang-Yong and Jeon Jin. South Korea. 2017. 95 min.  In northern India’s sparsely populated and mountainous Ladakh region, an impoverished young boy is discovered to be the reincarnation of an esteemed, high-...

Join a docent for a themed tour, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Directed by Stephen Nomura Schible. USA. 2017. 102 min. One of the most important artists of our era, Ryuichi Sakamoto has had a prolific career spanning over four decades. From techno-pop stardom to Oscar-winning film composer, the evo...

Directed by Moon Chang-Yong and Jeon Jin. South Korea. 2017. 95 min.  In northern India’s sparsely populated and mountainous Ladakh region, an impoverished young boy is discovered to be the reincarnation of an esteemed, high-...

Join docent Marianne Dymond for a themed tour, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Directed by Stephen Nomura Schible. USA. 2017. 102 min. One of the most important artists of our era, Ryuichi Sakamoto has had a prolific career spanning over four decades. From techno-pop stardom to Oscar-winning film composer, the evo...

Docent: Nancy Miwa The Divine Comedy: Infernoby Dante Alighieri Hell is a visually compelling realm of the underworld thanks in large part to Dante Alighieri’s version in the first volume of this epic poem. In Inferno, ...

Directed by Moon Chang-Yong and Jeon Jin. South Korea. 2017. 95 min.  In northern India’s sparsely populated and mountainous Ladakh region, an impoverished young boy is discovered to be the reincarnation of an esteemed, high-...

Join docent Marianne Dymond for a themed tour, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

2018 Fiber Hawaii juror Tom Klobe will share an overview of significant fiber arts exhibits he organized over the years, with a focus on the importance of collaborative efforts. Reflecting on this work Klobe says, “The concept of c...

It's time for some Pride—get ready to let your rainbow flag fly! Presented by Bank of Hawaii.  ADMISSION Museum members: Admission is free for museum members. You do not need a ticket. For a speedy entry, use your digi...

Join docent Marianne Dymond for a themed tour, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Join a docent Karen Ley for a tour featuring the exhibition Islanding: Reuben Tam, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Join a docent Karen Ley for a tour featuring the exhibition Islanding: Reuben Tam, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Join a docent Karen Ley for a tour featuring the exhibition Islanding: Reuben Tam, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Join docent Nancy Whitman for a themed tour, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Ho‘oulu: The King Kalākaua Era considers art and experimentation in the Hawaiian Kingdom during the reign of King David Kalākaua (1874–1891). Cosmopolitanism—the idea that local polities share systemic parallels interna...

Join docent Nancy Whitman for a themed tour, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Part of the 7th Annual Hawaii Burlesque Festival & Revue Presented in collaboration with The Cherry Blossom Cabaret  Superhosts Hunter Down (HI) and Tita Titsling (HI) team up in an unconventional way for an evening full of bi...

Part of the 7th Annual Hawaii Burlesque Festival & Revue Presented in collaboration with The Cherry Blossom Cabaret  Get ready for a super fun slumber party down at Camp BurlyQ! Join our intrepid “Camp Counselors”...

Join docent Susan Palmore for a tour featuring the exhibition Ho‘oulu Hawai‘i: The King Kalākaua Era followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Join docent Susan Palmore for a tour featuring the exhibition Ho‘oulu Hawai‘i: The King Kalākaua Era followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Join docent Susan Palmore for a tour featuring the exhibition Ho‘oulu Hawai‘i: The King Kalākaua Era followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Part of 150th Gannenmono in Concert. In collaboration with Ukwanshin Kabudan, join us for a special performance featuring special guests from Ryūkyū. Kazue Higa—Master Instructor and granddaughter of Kiyoko Higa, founder of Ryusei...

Join a docent for a themed tour, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Docent: Cathy Levinson Ka'a'awa: A Novel About Hawaii in the 1850’s by O.A. Bushnell Bushnell is considered one of the foremost historical novelists of Hawai’i. In Ka’a’awa, the eloquent and emotional narra...

Join a docent for a themed tour, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.

Docent: Cathy Levinson Ka'a'awa: A Novel About Hawaii in the 1850’s by O.A. Bushnell Bushnell is considered one of the foremost historical novelists of Hawai’i. In Ka’a’awa, the eloquent and emotional narra...

Join a docent for a themed tour, followed by an art discussion. Visitors meet the docent at the entrance to the museum. Free with museum admission.