Experts' Choice Award Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House
7 expert reviews
“Formerly known as The Contemporary Art Museum, this is the only place in Hawaii devoted exclusively to contemporary art.”
– Where
Fodor's "In the exclusive Makiki Heights neighborhood, just minutes from downtown Honolulu, the Spalding House features an array of artwork with a large contemporary art collection." Full review
Concierge "Hidden away in the tony suburb of Makiki, the Contemporary has an impressive collection of lesser-known works by modern-art masters."
Frommer's "Set on the slopes of Tantalus, one of Honolulu's upscale residential communities, the Contemporary Museum is renowned for its 3 acres of Asian gardens." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Set on 3.5 acres of sculpture and meditation gardens, it's worthwhile taking one of the docent-led tours." Full review
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Don't miss the museum's centerpiece: a creative, environmental installation by David Hockney (1983) based on his sets for L'Enfant et les Sortileges, Ravel's 1925 opera.
Lonely Planet "Embraced by tropical sculpture gardens, this art museum occupies an estate house constructed in 1925 for Oʻahu-born Anna Rice Cooke, a missionary descendant and wealthy arts patron" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Embraced by tropical sculpture gardens, this art museum occupies an estate house constructed in 1925 for Oʻahu-born Anna Rice Cooke, a missionary descendant and wealthy arts patron" Full review
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