Best Museums in Oahu

"As most travelers know, December 7, 1941 was a fateful day for the island of Oahu and the United States of America. The USS Arizona Memorial seeks to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives for our country. As one of the most popular things to do in Honolulu, a visit to the USS Arizona Memorial must be part of your itinerary."

"1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818, USA+1 808-422-3399. The Pearl Harbor National Memorial tops this list for it’s historical ties and importance. And, because even though you can pay to visit Pearl Harbor on a tour, it’s actually free to visit on your own!"

"Parks1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI 96818MoreLess Info. The USS Arizona Memorial has 184 feet in length and is dedicated to all those who died in the attack. Most of the ship's crew, which listed 1,177, was killed."

"Located on Ford Island at Pearl Harbor, this museum takes visitors back in time to Pearl Harbor in the 1940s. The tour of the museum starts at Hangar 37, a former seaplane hangar that survived the attack on Pearl Harbor."

"Central Oahu: Battleship Missouri, USS Arizona, Pacific Aviation Museum, & more Windward Coast: Hanauma Bay Snorkeling, Sea Life Park, Kualoa Ranch & more"

"The colorful facade of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, with a distinctive mosaic tile Rainbow Mural spanning the height of the structure, can be seen far and wide in Waikiki. The resort opened in 1955 and is currently one of the largest hotels in the United States outside of Las Vegas, with 3,386 rooms and suites. This iconic resort sits on the widest stretch of the beach on 22 acres, featuring five sparkling pools, including the largest, a beachfront Super Pool, and the Paradise Pool with a waterslide, as well as the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon for kayaking and paddleboarding."

"Located on Kaneohe Bay, the Paradise Bay Resort offers views of the Koolau Mountain Range an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. A complimentary daily deluxe breakfast is offered. Each room and suite is furnished with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, seating area and an electronics docking station."

"And at a sprawling 22 acres, the name village, doesn't quite do it justice. The resort has seven towers (some are exclusively timeshare). The Rainbow Tower is the closest to the beach and the aptly named Alii Tower has the best rooms and most exclusive services."

"2 km from city center 50 out of 58 places to visit in Honolulu. Nestled in Hawaii’s Waterfront park near Honolulu, Hawaii Children’s Discovery Centre is an educational museum dedicated to children’s exhibits and colourful collections. Hawaii Children’s Discovery Centre is a 1989 museum that still enthralls 2, 00,000 visitors of all ages annually with a mission of inspiring children to dream big."

"The Hawaii Children's Discovery Center is an exiting children's museum that teaches through interactive displays and games of make-believe. The building encompasses 38,000 square feet of interactive fun."

"4 km from city center 49 out of 58 places to visit in Honolulu. Sprawled over 5 acres on the Pali Highway of Honolulu, Queen Emma Summer Palace was built in 1848 and served Queen Emma of Hawaii as their summer retreat. Known as a historic landmark, Queen Emma Summer Palace is an aesthetic museum displaying the ancestral possessions of Queen Emma and the Hawaiian royal family."

"Built in 1847, the summer palace and home of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV has been restored and offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Hawaiian monarchy."

"The “I Love Art” room is temporarily closed (the hands-on exploration with blocks, puzzles, magnetic tiles, a felt board and magnetic bulletin board, PVC pipes, books and stations are off-limits as part of enhanced safety measures) but the museum is still always free. Keiki can visit the galleries or take a walk through the sculpture garden outside to find Mr. Chickenpants and other friends. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m."

"With its vibrant, thought-provoking collections, this public art museum brings together traditional and contemporary art from Hawaii’s multiethnic communities. The museum inhabits a grand 1928 Spanish Mission Revival–style building, formerly a YMCA and today a nationally registered historic site. The museum is also home to a lovely gift shop and an excellent cafe, Artizen by MW."

"The Hawaii State Art Museum has three galleries along with an outdoor exhibition space that showcases temporary as well as permanent art selection. The permanent collection consists of 132 art pieces made by 105 artists. The collection dates from the 1960’s and includes the art-work of some of the most popular sculptors, ceramicists and print makers."

"I can literally spend hours in the Nohea Gallery, perusing the endless creations made by over 400  Hawaiian community artist being represented in this special Oahu shopping gallery. I’ve personally taken a liking to the Norfolk Pine wood bowls that illuminate beautifully in the light. I personally bought a few of these wooden bowls for my own home."

"San Gabriel Valley import Chengdu Taste helped bring Sichuan cuisine to Honolulu. Between the boiled fish with green peppers and the chilled mung bean noodles, it’s all about Sichuan classics executed with finesse. Meanwhile, its sister restaurant downstairs, Mian, specializes in noodles and meaty wontons in pork bone broth or hot chile oil."

"Just before dusk at the Trump International Hotel’s sixth floor lounge, with the silhouette of palm trees against the horizon and twinkling cityscape, it almost feels as though you’re in a different city -- if not for the ocean view. Sliding, cherrywood-paneled doors separate the indoor bar from the open-air lanai, where white-cushioned sectionals and sleek café tables line the balcony. Inside, recessed lighting highlights the interior’s leather seats and black marble bar, where the backlit liquor collection features drips of absinthe."

"Besuchen Sie die Ocean View Lounge in Wai'olu für eine Einführung in die „flüssige Kunst“. Entdecken Sie kreative Getränkespezialitäten aus den besten und frischesten Zutaten und genießen Sie köstliche Tapas aus allen Regionen unter freiem Himmel."

"San Gabriel Valley import Chengdu Taste helped bring Sichuan cuisine to Honolulu. Between the boiled fish with green peppers and the chilled mung bean noodles, it’s all about Sichuan classics executed with finesse. Meanwhile, its sister restaurant downstairs, Mian, specializes in noodles and meaty wontons in pork bone broth or hot chile oil."