What is the Honolulu Museum of Art website (honolulumuseum.org)?
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honolulumuseum.org is the official website of the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), an art museum in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The site is the museum's main online hub for its collection and exhibitions, film screenings, studio art classes, visiting information, event schedules, and membership. It is useful if you want to plan a visit, check what exhibitions or programs are currently on, sign up for classes, or become a member.
What HoMA is
HoMA describes itself as a gathering place where art, education, and community converge across two iconic buildings in the heart of Honolulu. It presents its collection and exhibitions in the galleries, screens new cinema, and offers a full curriculum of studio art classes. The museum positions itself as a vital part of Hawaiʻi's cultural landscape that is accessible to all.
What you can find on the site
- Current and upcoming exhibitions — the homepage lists exhibitions with their run dates, such as Divine Disruption: The Art of Tsherin Sherpa (May 30, 2026–January 31, 2027), Quiet Luxury: Subversive Fashion in the Edo Period (May 22–October 4, 2026), and Out of the Shadows (May 22–September 27, 2026).
- What's on — a schedule of events including member events, tours, talks, films, and special events, with times and admission notes.
- Tours — guided tours that the museum says deepen your connection to its collection across the galleries and grounds.
- Café and coffee bar — the HoMA Café serves casual, contemporary cuisine and refreshments.
- Art classes — studio art classes guided by practicing artists and educators, with a dedicated Art School section.
- Membership — a "Become a member today" entry point that, per the site, includes free entry all year long.
- News and stories — updates such as HoMA's partnership with the Tokyo National Museum, archival stories about the museum's installation crew, and features on gifts to the collection.
Practical details worth knowing
Some recurring programs are noted as included with admission, for example:
| Program | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Highlights tour | Wednesdays & Sundays at 11am, Fridays at 2pm |
| New Exhibitions Spotlight | Wednesdays & Thursdays at 2pm, Fridays at 11am |
| Courtyards of HoMA | Thursdays and Saturdays at 11am |
Film events, such as the 2026 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour, are listed with a separate "Tickets" note, so not everything on the calendar is covered by general admission. The site does not publish specific prices in the material available here, so check the individual event or visit page for current admission and ticket details.
When it's worth visiting
Use honolulumuseum.org if you want to:
- Decide whether to visit by seeing which exhibitions are on during your dates.
- Plan around a free-with-admission tour or talk.
- Register for a studio art class or look at student work from the Art School.
- Buy tickets for a film screening or special event.
- Join as a member for year-round entry.
If you only need general background on the museum, the homepage and its news section give a quick overview; if you're planning an actual visit, the exhibitions and "what's on" listings are the parts to check first.