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Lucoral Museum 2414 Kuhio Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815-3310 Exhibits on how natural sea treasures, such as coral and pearls, are made into jewelry and used in other arts, showcases of the island's endangered plants and birds, and an area dedicated to Hawaii's volcanic past are here for you to enjoy. Local arts and crafts can be purchased here as well.

Phone: +1.808.922.1999
Email: lucoral@pixi.com
Hours: 9am-5:30pm Monday - Friday

U.S. Army Museum 100 Saratoga Road, Fort DeRussy, Honolulu, HI 96815

See a shoreline historic battery built in 1911 at For DeRussy. Exhibits include weaponry, uniforms, photos, and other memorabilia.

Phone: +1.808.955.9552
Hours: 10am-4:30pm Tuesday - Sunday

The Damien Museum 130 Ohua Ave (at Kalakaua Avenue), Honolulu, HI 96815-3642

This museum is decided to the priest, Father Damien Joseph De Veuster who worked with the Hansen's disease (leprosy) patients exiled to Kalaupapa on the island of Molokai. The museum, though small, is full of photographs, artifacts, memorabilia, and a 20 minute video on the life of Father Damien. Having contracted the disease himself and passing away, in 1995, he was declared blessed by Pope John Paul II.

Phone: +1.808.923.2690
Hours: 9am-2pm Monday - Friday

Nohea Gallery
2365 Kalakaua Ave, Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel, Honolulu, HI 96815-2946

You will see here beautiful art work by local Hawaiian painters, printmakers, woodworkers, jewelers, and other artisans. Oftentimes you will also be able to see a new creation is process as the gallery's artisans work right there in the gallery and talk to the visitors. These lovely pieces of art can be purchased and prices will vary.

Phone: +1.808.923.6644
Hours: 8am-10pm daily

Tabora Gallery 2005 Kalia Road (Hilton Hawaiian Village), Honolulu, HI 96815-1917

The work of the owner, Roy Gonzales Tabora is mainly shown here with some oils and pastels by his son Rudolf Gonzales and local artist, Juno Galang as well as Hawaiian landscapes by Gary Reed. This friendly little gallery is located in the Hilton Hawaiian Village Rainbow Bazaar. Here, you can acquire serigraphs, laser prints, lithographs, and originals that are on sale.

Phone: +1.808.955.4339
Email: taboragallery@hotmail.com
Hours: 9am-10pm daily

Lassen Gallery 2335 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815-2941

Stop by and visit the only gallery in Oahu with scenescape art pieces by the fa mouse local artist, Christian Reese Lassen's. His paintings are unique with its fantasy element that is always present. His work including originals, bronzes and originals can be purchased here as well.

Phone: +1.808.923.8088
Hours: 9am-11pm daily

Arts of Paradise Gallery 2330 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815-2953
International Marketplace (2nd Level)

Paintings, sculptures, and other crafts are displayed here created by some of the best chain masters in the islands. The participating artists who sell their work here take a shift or two per week and so take this opportunity to talk to them and learn about Hawaiian art.

Phone: +1.808.924.2787
Hours: 9:30am-9:30pm daily