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THE CULTURE GUIDE

More than a postcard.

Art, history and music worth slowing down for.

Choose a few stops on the same island. These are alternatives across Hawaii, not a single-day inter-island itinerary. Confirm opening hours, reservations and current access before leaving.

Capitol Modern — official source imageAn island discovery

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HONOLULU/OʻAHU · ARTSFree admission

Capitol Modern

Discover contemporary Hawaii through galleries and a sculpture garden in the Capitol District.

Wednesday–Saturday 10am–4pm
Royal Hawaiian Center Cultural Lessons — official source imageAn island discovery

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HONOLULU/OʻAHU · ARTSComplimentary lessons · purchases and parking extra

Royal Hawaiian Center Cultural Lessons

Try a cultural lesson in Waikīkī, with hula, ʻukulele, lei and weaving among the center’s offerings.

Check the current class calendar
Kauai-AlbertSpencerWilcox-building-facade.JPGAn island discovery

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KAUAʻI · ARTS$15 adults · $12 seniors · $10 ages 8–17

Kauaʻi Museum

Give the island’s stories a place in your trip.

Plan your visit · check current hours
Highlights tour — organizer imageOn the calendar

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HONOLULU/OʻAHU · ARTSIncluded with admission · adults $25 · residents $15 · ages 18 and under free

Highlights tour

A guided introduction to the museum’s collection.

Wednesdays & Sundays at 11am, Fridays at 2pm
Visitors walk through a dim indoor streetscape lined with painted storefronts, murals and a mural-covered column.On the calendar

Archival Bishop Museum street-art exhibition · opening night not pictured

HONOLULU/OʻAHU · ARTS$10 in advance · $15 at the door · members free

UNDER/GROUND: Opening Night

Meet street art, music and breaking on the museum lawns.

November 20, 2026 · 6–9pm

Updated October 27, 2026. Check dates and prices before making plans.

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