Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House
5 expert reviews
“Formerly known as The Contemporary Art Museum, this is the only place in Hawaii devoted exclusively to contemporary art.”
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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."
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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."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Set on 3.5 acres of sculpture and meditation gardens, it's worthwhile taking one of the docent-led tours."
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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.