This Saturday, Sept. 26, brings Museum Day 2009, and several Hawaii museums are among the over 1,200 museums participating nationwide. The event, which is expected to draw over 200,000 people, is now in its fourth year and sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine. To take advantage of the free admission offer, visit the Museum Day website to [...]
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Hawaiian Hall Grand Reopening
August 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Events, Family, Hawaii
The historic Hawaiian Hall at Bishop Museum celebrated its grand reopening this weekend, after the 120-year-old building finally saw its first-ever renovation. The work took over three years and $21 million, but the time, money, and thought spent in Hawaiian Hall’s renewal shines through. Filled with priceless artifacts, the hall is now air conditioned. Rich [...]
Saturday is Museum Day
September 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Art, Events, Family, Hawaii, Science
There’s only one thing better than getting into several island museums for the price of one: when the price of admission is free. This Saturday, Sept. 27 brings “Museum Day,” sponsored by Smithsonian magazine. That means free admission at ten participating museums in Hawaii (and dozens of museums across the country). On Oahu, you can [...]
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Mermaids and More at Art Spree
July 7th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Art, Events, Family
This Saturday brings the “Art Spree” at The Contemporary Museum” in Makiki. In addition to great art, demonstrations, and hands-on crafts for kids, there’ll be live performances… including two shows by Mermaids Hawaii in the museum’s reflecting pool. Other performers include Ringmaster-MC See of Ong King Arts Center, Wally Amos (storytelling), Samadhi (aerial acrobatics), Giinko [...]
