Oahu Travel Planner 2008 - (Page 29) MUSEUMS FROM ROYAL RICHES TO MILITARY ARTS & CULTURE O‘AHU OFFERS A MULTITUDE OF CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS and events suitable for even the most discriminating tastes. Whether your tastes are classical or contemporary, sophisticated or down to earth, world-renowned or culturally local, O‘ahu’s arts and culture rivals the best in the country. For those who enjoy classical music and dance, some of the more popular O‘ahu venues include the Hawai‘i Opera Theatre, Hawai‘i Ballet Theatre, Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, the Hawai‘i State Ballet, and the Honolulu Dance Theatre. For visitors interested in fine arts, O‘ahu boasts a number of mainstream and avante garde galleries, including the Nohea Gallery, Wyland Galleries Hawai‘i, Livingston Galleries, David Lee Studio, Island Art Gallery, and many others. Theatre-goers can enjoy a wide variety of both local and touring theatrical companies at the Blaisdell Concert Hall or at the fantastic Hawai‘i Theatre. MONUMENTS, O‘ahu’s museums offer a tantalizing window through time. NORTH SHORE SURF & CULTURAL MUSEUM Promotes appreciation and preservation of surfing. 808-637-8888 HAWAI‘I MARITIME CENTER The center commemorates Hawai‘i’s maritime history back to the first Polynesian settlers. 808-536-6373 ‘IOLANI PALACE This historic landmark in downtown Honolulu is one of the most precise historic restorations about Hawaiian history and heritage and remains the only royal palace on American soil. 808-552-0832 www.iolanipalace.org HAWAI‘I’S PLANTATION VILLAGE The village offers a glimpse of the time when sugar cane transformed Hawai‘i. 808-677-0110 www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org QUEEN EMMA SUMMER PALACE Was once the country home of King Kamehameha IV and his wife, Queen Emma. 808-595-3167 www.daughtersofhawaii.org HAWAI‘I STATE ART MUSEUM One of only a few state sponsored art museums in the country, this museum presents the largest and finest collection of work by Hawai‘i’s artists. photo courtesy of Polynesian Cultural Center 808-536-0300 www.state.hi.us/sfca THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM Displays imaginative works of art by celebrated international and local artists. 808-526-0232 www.tcmhi.org THE BISHOP MUSEUM The principal museum of the Pacific and one of the world’s leading scientific O‘ahu also boasts some of the finest contemporary dance performers in North America. The IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre is dedicated to the creation and performance of innovative dance and theatre works that provide transformational imagery and messages. The Tau Dance Theater explores traditional Hawaiian themes in a stunning contemporary format. Hawaii’s unique and rich multi-cultural heritage coupled with a sophisticated draw of the arts from around the world culminates during the Hawai‘i Arts Season. The 2008 Hawai‘i Arts Season will run from February through May, and promises to offer an outstanding array of traditional and contemporary programs. Immerse yourself in the arts and culture of O‘ahu during your visit. Explore our Calendar of Events in the back of this Travel Planner for a listing of events throughout the year, or visit www.gohawaii.com institutions. 808-847-3511 www.bishopmuseum.org THE MISSION HOUSES MUSEUM Includes the oldest existing house in Hawai‘i, plus a Living History Program. 808-531-0481 www.missionhouses.org HONOLULU ACADEMY OF ARTS The academy has outstanding collections of Asian, European, Pacific, American, and African art. 808-532-8700 www.honoluluacademy.org THE DAMIEN MUSEUM A fascinating memorial to Father Damien de Veuster, the “Martyr of Moloka‘i.” 808-923-7024 THE H E A RT OF HAWAI‘I® 29 http://www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org http://www.iolanipalace.org http://www.daughtersofhawaii.org http://www.state.hi.us/sfca http://www.tcmhi.org http://www.bishopmuseum.org http://www.missionhouses.org http://www.honoluluacademy.org http://www.gohawaii.com
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