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USS Arizona Memorial
26,365 reviews
#1 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"Missed this trip the first time we went to Oahu, so made sure we visited this time; the USS Arizona Memorial and the
museums
at Pearl Harbour are a must see, the memorial provides a respectful and sobering tribute..."
"Spent the entire day at Pearl Harbor taking in everything there, the USS Bowfin submarine and its
museum
, USS Missouri and aviation
museum
, it is an amazing place with so much history there."
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial
13,308 reviews
#2 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"You can also visit both the World War II submarine, USS Bowfin and it's accompanying
memorial
to lost submariners and the submarine museum; next you can visit the battleship USS Missouri and excellent museum and w..."
"The USS Missouri was a highlight with so much to see! Free guided tours there are fantastic and help you cover the important parts quickly, The
aviation museum
was a nice bonus and EMPTY!"
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Shangri La
930 reviews
#3 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"Formerly the summer home of American heiress Doris Duke, this
mansion
overlooking the Pacific hosts the second largest collection of islamic art in the US, only surpassed by the Met, and ahead of the Smithsonian."
"It is a spectacular
collection
of Islamic art incorporated into an beautiful and eclectic home and gardens on a fabulous piece of land overlooking the Pacific."
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Iolani Palace
6,389 reviews
#4 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"Highly knowledgeable docents lead the tour, explaining the Hawaiian royal tradition and history, and pointing out the significance of the
artifacts
throughout the palace (as well as the palace's place in Hawaiian..."
"The Iolani Palace
docent
tour is led by well trained volunteers who provided a real slice of Hawaii’s rich cultural history to include the Royal Family as well as the political influences behind Hawaii becoming ou..."
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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
3,892 reviews
#5 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"Pro: amazing submarine and lots to see,
audio tour
was amazing and a must have (it comes automatically with admission cost) Con: small and may be tight at times, the staff was waxing the floor and had to take alte..."
"Since 1981, she has been open to public tours at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, next to the USS
Arizona Memorial
Visitor Center."
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Bishop Museum
2,768 reviews
#6 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"Located in a former royal palace, with wonderful woodwork, this
museum
offers a very comprehensive and detailed introduction to the traditional Hawaiian culture, especially around ancient navigation techniques."
"Beautiful examples of pacific art and life through mats, clubs weaving and history...the childrens
interactive displays
on the 2nd floor were excellent and really helped to understand the lives which were lived so..."
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Honolulu Museum of Art
1,260 reviews
#7 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"The
museum
has a wonderful oriental collection, contemporary work, fun family/children activities, fabulous restaurant, and two incredible and breath taking off-site venues - the Spalding House and the Shangri La..."
"This museum has a
wonderful collection
which includes Japanese, Chinese, Indonesian, Indian, Hawaiian, American and European galleries as well as Modern and Abstract Art."
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US Army Museum of Hawaii
2,090 reviews
#8 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"Outstanding... history explained throughout this very enjoyable
museum
.A short walk from our hotel we found a
museum
that detailed events of various wars .Excellent gift shop"
"My wife and I went to the Army Museum which was situated north of our hotel in Waikiki it was very interesting and informative of the strategic
military history
Hawaii has.To gain entry is just a donation"
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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
2,292 reviews
#9 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"We purchased the 90-minute
guided tour
, and our docent, Gerry, was extremely knowledgeable and shared a wealth of background history as well as technological knowledge of the airplanes present."
"Outstanding work restoring our
history
here, very historic location and it is obvious that the staff understands and is dedicating their special talent preserving this site and its inventory for future generations..."
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Queen Emma Summer Palace
364 reviews
#10 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"This is a very pleasant 19th century house with some interesting contemporary
artifacts
, but what makes it really worth visiting are the stories of Queen Emma and her family; tales which very much make the house a..."
"The Summer Palace's
gift shop
is the most affordable museum
gift shop
on the island and is well-curated with a wide variety of locally made goods in all of Oahu."
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Aloha Pearl Harbor Tours
371 reviews
#11 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"Matt was an excellent tour guide, extremely knowledgeable & informative of the history of Pearl harbour, we visited the USS
Arizona Memorial
, USS Missouri, the Aviation Museum & the USS Bowfin Submarine."
"
Pearl harbor tour
was great, the pick up ride was convenient,the tour guide Julie was amazing , we really enjoyed it"
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Honolulu's Police Department Museum
96 reviews
#12 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"His intriguing stories about the Honolulu Police Department's history, dedicated service members, and unique
memorabilia
make this museum experience both educational and entertaining."
"A very big heart felt thank you to Officer L. Fatu for an hour long very interesting and informative tour of this fabulous
museum
."
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Hawaii Plantation Village
195 reviews
#13 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"... such interesting stories... Our tour had just 4 people, so we were able to enjoy a leisurely narration and personal sharing from our
tour guide
, a wonderful volunteer with great stories and personal insights."
"Yes there are examples of various ethnic camp homes from the work camps, but for us, this was just a small part of the experience as the highlight was the
history
and knowledge we gained from our guide - Uncle Ken."
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Hawaii State Art Museum
142 reviews
#14 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"We got picked up on curtesy bus right out our hotel and the art
museum
is fantastic, really good collection set out fantastically great mix of ancient , renaissance, impressionist and modern We had a lovely lunch..."
"The building is lovely and within easy walking distance of
Iolani Palace
, the Mission Houses, St Andrews Church and the oldest church in Honolulu."
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Haleiwa Art Gallery
65 reviews
#15 of 60 Museums in Oahu
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Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
95 reviews
#16 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"She provided a great overview, as well as
stories
and anecdotes of Hiram Bingham and the other missionaries, and answered all our questions about the furniture/artifacts on display in the Mission House."
"The tour guide was very knowledgeable and really helped me see the work of the missionaries in the context of the rest of
Hawaiian history
and culture."
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Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House
62 reviews
#17 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"The home is beautiful, the gardens are outstanding, the collection of
contemporary art
is small but enough to make a visit worthwhile, there is a cafe onsite which looked quite popular"
"I visited The Honolulu
Museum
of Art Spalding House in a beautiful October afternoon."
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Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
41 reviews
#18 of 60 Museums in Oahu
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Children's Discovery Center
77 reviews
#19 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"My daughter was bowled over by the mock-airplane, complete with
costumes
and an opportunity to 'fly' the plane in the cockpit."
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Clark Little Gallery
27 reviews
#20 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"I’ve followed Clark Little on Instagram for awhile and just love his
art
and have so much respect for what he does."
"Clark's work is mind blowing, and this comes through in the
art
of how much he has a connection with Hawaii."
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Wys Galleries
16 reviews
#21 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"The
art
was very cool I really liked the Artist that depicted bright colors and hippy type scenes."
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Island Treasures
25 reviews
#22 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"Local handmade jewelry and
art
."
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Tropic Lightning Museum
29 reviews
#23 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"This
museum
at the Army's Schofield Barracks provides insights into the growth of the U.S. military presence on Oahu, the history of the famed 25th "Tropic Lightning" Infantry Division stationed here, and the stor..."
"A small intimate museum with lots of information about the 25th Infantry Division, lots of
photos
& memorabilia."
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Naval Air Museum Barbers Point
14 reviews
#24 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"This
museum
was hard to find but it is definitely worth the detour!! Thanks again Brad for all the great stories and taking the time to answer all of our questions!"
"One of many amazing
museums
in Pearl Harbor!"
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Peter Lik Gallery
21 reviews
#25 of 60 Museums in Oahu
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Lucoral Museum
18 reviews
#26 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"Rich in
culture
, a place to see beautiful stones, gems, carvings, ancient aritfacts and to learn about gems and coral from the area."
"You can experience a casual, self-guided tour through the gallery and view tons of
gemstones
, pearls, coral, rocks etc!"
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National Geographic Fine Art Galleries
11 reviews
#27 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"The
photos
are beautiful and often thought provoking leaving one with the pleasure one feels after going to an art museum exhibit."
"It was like being on a true life safari, the
artists
really captured the moments and then some."
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Nohea Gallery
14 reviews
#28 of 60 Museums in Oahu
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Sunshine Art Gallery
7 reviews
#29 of 60 Museums in Oahu
"They have original paintings and high quality prints,
pottery
and other unique pieces."
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King's Guard Museum
32 reviews
#30 of 60 Museums in Oahu
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oahu
Which experiences are best for museums in Oahu?
These experiences are best for museums in Oahu:
Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket
Pearl Harbor Ultimate Passport
USS Arizona Memorial & City Tour
USS Arizona Memorial & USS Missouri
Family-Friendly Pearl Harbor Tour with Private Transportation
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What are the best places for museums in Oahu?
These places are best for museums in Oahu:
Hawaii Plantation Village
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Iolani Palace
USS Arizona Memorial
Bishop Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Oahu for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Oahu:
USS Arizona Memorial
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Bishop Museum
US Army Museum of Hawaii
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Oahu for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking museums in Oahu:
USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Shangri La
Iolani Palace
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
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Which places provide the best museums in Oahu for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking museums in Oahu:
USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Iolani Palace
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Bishop Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Oahu for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Oahu:
USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Shangri La
Iolani Palace
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
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