|  | From Hawaii's capital city comes a rich tapestry, threaded with diverse Pacific cultures... | | | As you might expect from any world-class city, the Honolulu area offers a wide range of things to see and do. Explore museums that house ancient Hawaiian artifacts and Royal feather cloaks, in addition to Chinese treasures from the Ming Dynasty and original masterpieces by Van Gogh, Gauguin and Warhol. You can also reflect on Hawaii's pivotal role in American history as you peruse the WWII archives at the Pearl Harbor Memorial. Best of all, Halekulani makes it incredibly easy to do it all. Halekulani's "For you, Everything" program invites hotel guests to enjoy many of Honolulu's top cultural offerings with complimentary tickets. Included in the program are the Honolulu Symphony, the Honolulu Academy of Arts, Bishop Museum, The Contemporary Museum, Iolani Palace and Doris Duke's Shangri La. Tickets can be arranged through the concierge. |
| | | Bishop Museum | | The Bishop Museum was built in 1889 by Charles Bishop as a tribute to his wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, who was a member of Hawaii's royal family. The museum features the largest Asia/Pacific natural history collection in the world, along with displays of ancient Hawaiian crafts and exquisite royal artifacts.
Complimentary tickets provided to Halekulani guests
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| | | Contemporary Museum | | Located in Honolulu's scenic Makiki Heights, this cultural oasis combines exhibitions of contemporary arts with the natural beauty of Hawaii. The museum features seven galleries with rotating exhibits by celebrated international and local contemporary artists.
Complimentary tickets provided to Halekulani guests.
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| | | Honolulu Academy of Arts | | Hawaii's oldest and largest art museum was founded in 1927. It is recognized for its outstanding collection of Asian, European, Pacific, American and African art, showcased in some 30 galleries surrounding six garden courts.
Complimentary tickets provided to Halekulani guests. |
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| | | Honolulu Symphony | | As the oldest American orchestra west of the Rocky Mountains, the Honolulu Symphony has been committed to artistic excellence for more than 100 years. Presenting three major concert series annually, the symphony offers a range of exciting musical experiences in paradise, including Halekulani's Classic Masterworks series that opens each season.
Complimentary tickets provided to Halekulani guests. |
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| | | Iolani Palace | | Built in 1822, this Renaissance-style mansion is the only royal palace in the United States. It was once the official residence of Hawaii's last monarchs, King Kalakaua and Queen LiliÃuokalani. Painstakingly restored, the Palace today is a monument to the Hawaiian monarchy's grandeur.
Complimentary tickets provided to Halekulani guests. |
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| | | Hawaii Maritime Center | | | Hawaii's rich maritime heritage is told with artifacts and exhibits that extend from the journey of early Polynesian voyagers to the nostalgic "Boat Days" that brought visitors from San Francisco on a 4-day cruise, to the romantic days of the "Waikiki Beach Boy" and today's windsurf fanatic. The Falls of Clyde, a schooner that once ran tea from China to the West Coast, is moored next door. |
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| | | Hawaii Opera Theatre | | With its reputation of artistic excellence, Hawaii Opera Theatre attracts principal singers, stage directors and conductors from the mainland, Europe and Asia. Accompanied by the Honolulu Symphony, talented local singers fill smaller roles and comprise the chorus. Each season, a six-week period from January through March features three grand operas.
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