A beautiful museum located on the top of Makiki. The views are stunning and the artwork here is great as well. When you’re here, it feels like you’re in another world because you’re surrounded by nature and lush greenery. It’s $10 to get in with a local id other wise it’s $20, but I do think it’s worth a visit.
Didnt go into the museum. You can go to the cafe without paying the entry fee. The cafe is cozy. What I had was so-so. Service is good.The grounds are beautiful. We walked around part of the property after lunch and its very lush as well as peaceful and serene. I enjoyed spending some time there very much.
This small but mighty museum is one of the most charming places on Oahu. You get well curated exhibits at a spectacular property. You could take a quick break up here and feel instantly transported or languish here for hours for a mindful retreat.I recommend checking it out first on the Bank of Hawaii Family Sunday’s (the 3rd Sunday each Month) when admission to this museum and its sister, the Honolulu Museum of Art on S. Beretania are completely free. While it’s typically crowded on those days; you can at least get a sense of the space. If you enjoy it, then come back another day and take advantage of the tours. The volunteer docents are extremely friendly and approachable. They know how to coax great conversations out of you even if you feel like you don’t know anything about art.One of my absolute favorite places in the world!!
Great location for a quick picnic in the “country” and seeing the city spread out before you. The outdoor space has usually outshined most the the art exhibits (tough act to best).Now closed and on the market. We will see who buys this fabulous white elephant and then donates it back to HoMA again. Might make a great embassy site (one that does not need a lot of foot traffic).
This place is great - come to see it while you still can! There is still a great selection of sculptures and art around the house and grounds. The outdoor paths are a lot of fun with terrific views - just dont forget bug spray. The museum, cafe, and shop all have excellent service.
This is a beautiful location. Highly recommend walking the entire grounds. We had lunch there and the food and service was excellent. Enjoy it before it closes!
So sad this place is now closed to the public. Such a hidden gem. Beautiful views of Honolulu.
Our favorite weekend spot. Love getting a picnic from the case and eating it out on the lawn under the huge tree. The grounds are super fun for kids - easy jungle climbing paths and lots of space for them to run around. Inside had a small but nice at collection.
Great art museum! Their galleries are quite fascinating. The different mediums throughout the museum is terrific.The local art is amazing and the different galleries that they change out every few months are very interesting and unique. The 3rd Sunday of each month is Family Day with arts and crafts for the kids,family films and usually live music and dancing. Its a super fun event!
This place is AMAZING. If you visit, walk the entirety of the garden. Theres the most beautiful view of Honolulu framed by all the trees.
I love it at the Spalding house cafe. What can be any better then looking out at the city on a nice beautiful sunny day, with a wonderful picnic basket prepared by the wonderful people in the cafe. Celebrating how lucky we live Hawaii with a bottle a wine that I brought to relax and enjoy with friends. With the picnic basket had the Classic panini and the Chicken Reuben Sandwiches. It also came with salad, dessert, and drinks. They also provided us with a blanket, umbrella, and chirping bird of paradise...I would recommend this experience to anyone who has never seen the city through in this kind of sunlight.
We went for a school field trip with 3rd graders. The students were able to draw in their journals in and around the museum. The docents were knowledgeable and kept the childrens interest the whole time. Beautiful and peaceful garden home with intriguing artwork indoors and out.
Beautifully maintained landscape estate with beautiful views. Sad that museum closed.
The grounds are lovely. And the view of the city from this height is amazing. Its not the biggest museum but if you have some spare time its worth it to stroll the gardens and enjoy the nature. Quite serene. I wouldnt say its a must do if youre strapped for time. If you pay for the other museum this ones free admission though so something to keep in mind. We took the bus there transit is great.
Best place for a picnic. This museum will be sorely missed.
Amazing place to enjoy leisurely lunch! Highly recommend the picnic option!
Beautiful place. Sad its doors closed at the end of 2019.
One of my favorite places in the entire state! Gorgeous setting, outstanding art -- check out the Hockney exhibit! -- a fantastic indoor/outdoor café, and a not-to-be-missed gift shop. Take a tour of the magnificent grounds when youre done with the museum!
It is a beautiful place to visit and there is very amazing artworks.
Small intimate collection tucked away in the hills. Its a nice place to go for a stroll around the property which is nicely landscaped and dotted with sculptures. Pack a lunch to eat on the lawn to make it worth the trip if youre coming from far.
Serene gardens and great modern art. A Oasis in the city.
We had such a fun time at the museum. Highly recommended. The kids loved it too. :)
A beautiful hidden gem with some really fun and unique exhibits. The cafe downstairs is really cute with some decent fare. Highly recommend, especially if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a while.
Beautiful grounds, lovely small cafe, ever-changing exhibits. Small museum, now part of Honolulu Museum of Art.
Beautiful place with a lot of local artists work. Very pretty walking
It has really great grounds around but the art part just didn’t speak to us when we visited. Kids had little fun getting some activities offered but I don’t think we will be coming back.
Beautiful museum of art
Fun sculpture and a nice restaurant for lunch
We went to the Honolulu Museum for the first time to attend a family day event sponsored by Bank of America each month on the 3rd Sunday. Admission is free during this event. The museum is really nice with great exhibits. The family day event had lots of activities for children. We really enjoyed the free (school bus) ride up to Makiki Heights for more activities at Spalding House. The atmosphere and views from up there are amazing. The art exhibits up there are nice, too. Theres a nice, open grassy hill area to relax and for keiki to play. Theres also a nature trail that leads you all up and through a beautiful jungle like scene. Overall, it was a great first experience at the museum. The only issue was parking. Afterc 20 minutes of circling around the museum area, we finally managed to park in the museum lot off of South Beretania. Cost was $5. Id recommend this museum and especially the free 3rd Sunday event.
Nice Museum with a beautiful garden and great artwork
This my favorite museum. Ideal to bring kids. Lots of open space. Perfect for pics. The cafe is really good. I tried soup, salad and pita and it was delicious. Customer service is excellent. The garden is the gem. I highly recommend to enroll your kids to art class program there. You can go to Honolulu art academy web site and register online or come to admin office on 111 Victoria street to apply in person.
Too bad they are closing its doors permanently.
A nice place to spend an overcast day. Cafe offers a number of sorbetti and gelati.
Fantastic collection and beautiful grounds. We came on a rainy day and it was still very beautiful and moving. One of my favorite experiences while in Oahu.
Beautiful museum and grounds plus a very immersive David Hockney piece!
Not too many bird themed stuff. also, check out the ship they made out of random stuff ;) something about it but I cant quite pin my finger on it...
I will miss this place. Sorry to see it go.
Spaulding House, we’ll miss you.
Beautiful outdoor landscape.
Fresh air spaces
Beautiful location hidden only minutes from the busy city. Cafe has great food.
Great
Wonderful place. The train was an amazing walk. It looks more treacherous than it is.
Not much to see. Nice place for lunch meeting.
The plastics exhibit really brings out how our world is impacted by our careless use of plastics. The garden was outstanding as were the sculptures. A must see in Honolulu.
Just plain gorgeous! Wonderful appetizers as well!
Beautfull ground .love the lunch menus
Great venue, great art, loved the garden
Amazing views, gardens, and art!
Free on 3rd Sundays, free parking too at Spalding House
The art in the museum on our visit was entirely about the dangers of plastic to the world. Outside, the grounds were superb and worth the price of admission.
Nice house ......
Beautiful location
I love this place. The garden is amazing!
Shameful they are selling it
Its smaller, cooler, quiet, peaceful and beautiful.
Interesting show by Eric Swenson
Never been there.
This place is peaceful and serene.
Super grounds, and lovely little restaurant