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MUSEUMS / GALLERIES
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MUSEUMS EAST HAWAII CULTURAL CENTER141 Kalakaua Hilo, HI 96720 (Downtown Hilo District) Tel. (808) 961-5711 A non-profit organization that showcases the work of local artists in the old police station. Free admission. Photo HILO ART MUSEUM Hilo Iron Works 1266 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 961-1426 The museum is a Hawaii non-profit corporation with offices on the Big Island of Hawaii. The museum was founded April 15, 2007. HULIHEE PALACE MUSEUM 75-5718 Alii Drive Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (North Kona District) Tel. (808) 329-1877 A two-story Victorian structure built in 1838 for Hawaii's first governor - great koa wood furnishings. Entry charge. Photo IMILOA ASTRONOMY CENTER OF HAWAII Science & Technology Park University of Hawaii at Hilo 600 Imiloa Place Hilo, HI 96720 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 969-9700 Hawaii's new astronomy center bridges culture with the cosmos, featuring interactive exhibits and a state-of-the-art 120 seat planetarium that makes the connection between Hawaiian voyages of discovery and the discoveries made daily by astronomers on Maunakea. The Center has the largest collection of Hawaiian plants anywhere - a 72,000 square-foot-gardenscape. Admission charge. Photo JAGGAR MUSEUM Hawaii Volcanoes National Park P.O. Box 52 Hawaii National Park, HI 96718-0052 (Volcano District) Tel. (808) 985-6049 The Thomas A. Jaggar Museum, located about three miles from the park entrance, offers earth science displays and features murals depicting Hawaiian culture. An adjacent overlook offers a panoramic view of Kilauea Caldera and Mauna Loa. Photo KAMUELA MUSEUM Junction of Highways 19 and 250 Kamuela, HI 96743 (South Kohala District) Tel. (808) 885-4724 An eclectic collection of artifacts from the Hawaiian Islands, Japan, and China. Entry charge. Photo KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 81-6551 Mamalahoa Highway Kealakekua, HI 96750 (North Kona District) Tel. (808) 323-3222 As at June, 2006, the Society's living museum exhibit, the H. N. Greenwell Store, is under restoration. It is scheduled to re-open in January 2007 as a museum exhibit of a general store in the year 1890 Kona. An exciting interpretive program is planned for this exhibit. Photo LAUPAHOEHOE TRAIN MUSEUM 36-2377 Mamalahoa Highway Laupahoehoe, HI 96764 (Hilo District) Tel. (808) 962-6300 A restored 1900's station agent's house and train landing in the "old town" of Laupahoehoe offers visitors a look back at a unique railroad heritage. A narrow gauge, diesel switch engine has been made to run again. A narrow gauge box car awaits restoration and a standard gauge caboose has been built, similar to those that ran down the line of the Hilo railroad. Entry charge. Photo LYMAN HOUSE MEMORIAL MUSEUM 276 Haili Street Hilo, HI 96720 (Downtown Hilo District) Tel. (808) 935-5021 Original missionary home - ethnic heritage exhibits, rock and mineral collection from around the world. Entry charge. Photo MOKUPAPAPA: DISCOVERY CENTER FOR HAWAII'S REMOTE CORAL REEFS 308 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 (Downtown Hilo District) Tel. (808) 933-8195 The Center interprets the natural science, culture, and history of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and surrounding marine environment. Photo NAALEHU THEATRE P. O. Box 284 Naalehu, HI 96722 (Kau District) Tel. (808) 929-9133 The rural communities of the Big Island in the early to mid-20th century were full of people who worked on the sugar plantations. When silent movies became available, the plantation management provided each town with its own movie theatre. As few remain, the Naalehu Theatre is being preserved as a historic relic of this swiftly passing era. Photo PACIFIC TSUNAMI MUSEUM 130 Kamehameha Avenue Hilo, HI 96720 (South Hilo District) Tel. (808) 935-0921 Interactive exhibits feature the science and stories of tsunamis. Docents provide insight and historic information. Photo PARKER RANCH HISTORIC HOMES Kamuela (Waimea), HI 96743 (South Kohala District) Tel. (808) 885-5433 Koa wood house (Mana Hale) built in 1847 by ranch founder John Parker. Puuopelu, ranch home of Richard Smart sixth generation Parker, exhibits extraordinary paintings and art. Entry charge. Photo PARKER RANCH MUSEUM Parker Ranch Center Kamuela (Waimea), HI 96743 (South Kohala District) Tel. (808) 885-7655 Offers a self-guided tour that takes you through the evolution of the Hawaiian cowboy - the paniolo. View a video about ranch history and browse antique ranching tools, historic photos and furnishings. Entry charge. Photo PLANTATION MUSEUM 301 Keawe Street Hilo, HI 96720 (Downtown Hilo District) Tel. (808) 961-0024 Exhibits of the plantation era. Photo VOLCANO ART CENTER GALLERY P. O. Box 104 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718 (Volcano District) Tel. (808) 967-7565 A non-profit educational and cultural organization that exhibits the work of over 250 local artisans - the best the Islands have to offer. Photo WAILOA CULTURAL CENTER P. O. Box 936 Hilo, HI 96720 (South Hilo District) Tel. (808) 933-0416 A non-profit organization that presents local art and cultural exhibits. Free admission. Photo Top ART GALLERIES SPONSOR |
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HAWAIIAN ART NETWORK P. O. Box 829 Kealakekua, HI 96750 (South Kona District) Tel. 1-800-780-0805 Fax 1-866-842-4037 Email: art@hawaiiart.com An online art gallery featuring tropical art and Hawaiian art shipped directly to you from the artist's studio. Experience dramatic discounts (up to 70%) on the same art you find in local galleries in Hawaii. Photo |
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DREAMS OF PARADISE S. Hata Building Hilo, HI 96720 (Downtown Hilo) Tel. (808) 935-5670 Nature art of the Big Island. Native gifts from our rain forests. FRAMEPRINTS HAWAII 74-5599 Luhia Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (North Kona District) Tel. (808) 334-0888 Largest Big Island showroom of Hawaiian prints. GALLERY AT BAMBOO Bamboo Restaurant Akoni Pule Highway (Hwy 270) (North Kohala District) Tel. (808) 889-1441 Featuring fine koa furniture as well as local artists, Pacific crafts, aloha shirts and a wide range of unique and affordable gifts. GALLERY OF GREAT THINGS Parker Square Kamuela, HI 96743 (South Kohala District) Tel. (808) 885-7706 Art of Hawaii and the Pacific. HARBOR GALLERY Kawaihae Shopping Center P. O. Box 44554 Kawaihae, HI 96743 (South Kohala District) Tel. (808) 882-1510 Art and koa furniture of the Big Island. HOLUALOA GALLERY 76-5921 Mamalahoa Hwy. 180 P. O. Box 773 Holualoa, HI 96725 (North Kona District) Tel. (808) 322 8484 Located on the slopes of Hualalai Mountain, 10 minutes from the Kailua-Kona coastline. Paintings, Raku ceramic sculptures, collaborative large scale art vessels. Owners / Artists, Matthew & Mary Lovein founded the Holualoa Gallery in January 1990. In addition to the Lovein's work is some of the best contemporary fine art and craftsmanship in the state of Hawaii. KAILUA VILLAGE ARTISTS Kona Beach Hotel 75-5660 Palani Road Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (Kona District) Tel. (808) 329-6653 Co-op of 40 local artists in all media. MAUNA KEA GALLERIES 65-1298 Kawaihae Road Kamuela, HI 96743 (South Kohala District) Tel. (808) 887-2244 Old Hawaiian artifacts. OHANA GALLERY P. O. Box 361 Honomu, HI 96728 (Hamakua District) Tel. (808) 963-5467 Sharing Hawaii's culture, history and beauty through the art of Hawaii's people. Represent 80+ artists and artisans of Hawaii. SHELLY MAUDSLEY WHITE GALLERY 76-5894 Mamalahoa Highway Holualoa, HI 96725 (North Kona District) Tel. (808) 322-5220 Featuring bold and vibrant contemporary watercolors by local artist. Originals, giclees, and fine art S/N prints. SPIRIT ART STUDIO 15-2777 Ahi Street Pahoa, HI 96778 (Puna District) Tel. (808) 965-0747 One-of-a-kind vintage inspired Hawaiian Wood Burned Oil Paintings capturing the hula dance and Hawaiian landscapes. Sculptures carved from Hawaiian wood depicting myths and legends. STUDIO 7 GALLERY P. O. Box 153 Holualoa, HI 96725 (North Kona District) Tel. (808) 324-1335 Works of 20 Big Island artists. VOLCANO GARDEN ARTS 19-3834 Old Volcano Road Volcano, HI 96785 (Volcano District) Tel. (808) 985-8979 Contemporary art and fine crafts housed in a gallery that was once part of the historic 1908 Hopper Estate. Inquire about classes and workshops offered. WAIPIO VALLEY ARTWORKS 48-5416 Kukuihaele Road Honokaa, HI 96727 (Hamakua District) Tel. (808) 775-0958 or 1-800-492-4746 Koa heirloom bowls, furniture, raku, ceramics, handblown glass, jewelry, and a fantastic library. Local art is displayed in original and print form. Top ORGANIZATIONS HAWAII MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION P. O. Box 4125 Honolulu, HI 96812-4125 (Island of Oahu) Email: info@hawaiimuseums.org The Hawaii Museums Association (HMA) is a non-profit corporation founded in 1968 that strives to be a catalyst for the exchange of information and ideas among museums and related institutions in Hawaii; promotes and develops professional standards for Hawaii museums through an ongoing program of professional training and publications; stimulates interest in and promotes information about museums as important educational and cultural centers; conducts and encourages research and disseminates findings related to the museum field. THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS (SFCA) 250 South Hotel Street, 2nd Floor Honolulu, HI 96813 (All Hawaiian Islands) Tel. (808) 586-0300 Headquartered on Oahu, the SFCA is the official arts agency of the State of Hawaii and its duties include the stimulation, guidance and promotion of culture and the arts and history and the humanities throughout the state. For more information please visit their site. Top |
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