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Bishop Museum vs Honolulu Museum of Art
Bishop Museum and Honolulu Museum of Art are both rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Bishop Museum scores slightly better than Honolulu Museum of Art. Bishop Museum ranks #9 in Hawaii with praise from 4 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Bishop Museum
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1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817
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Travel + Leisure
"Probably the best museum complex in the world for everything Polynesian (as well as Melanesian and Micronesian), the Bishop is Hawaii’s most famous museum."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Its collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts is regarded as one of the best in the world."
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Frommer's
"Even if you do not have kids, this is a must-see on your vacation."
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It's a great rainy-day diversion; plan to spend at least half a day here.
Condé Nast Traveler
"The longest running collection of Hawaiian artifacts on the islands—and a planetarium that brings you full circle to the future."
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"Exhibits include a planetarium and science center, the storied Hawaiian Hall, and precious artifacts from precontact times."
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Honolulu Museum of Art
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900 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96814
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"The academy is housed in a maze of courtyards, cloistered walkways, and quiet, low-ceilinged spaces... there's an impressive permanent collection."
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Travel + Leisure
"Home to a 60,000-piece collection of art, with an emphasis on Asian works, including Buddhist and Shinto sculptures and Korean ceramics."
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Hosts concerts, lectures, and films
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"Hawaii’s fine arts museum with a collection of 50,000 works."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This world-class museum... is considered one of the finest in the country. Housed in an award-winning Mediterranean-style building."
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U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"In 2011, the Honolulu Academy of Arts joined forces with the Contemporary Museum to create the Honolulu Museum of Art. Together, this museum and its sister property, Spalding House,..."
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