Hawai'i State Art Museum

Hawai'i State Art Museum Hawai'i State Art Museum (HiSAM) is dedicated to exhibiting and interpreting the art and culture of Hawai'i. This beautiful, historic Spanish-Mission style building was built in 1928 was the original Royal Hawai'ian Hotel. Later it was run by the YMCA, then a business headquarters, and then a state building used by government workers.Today it's Honolulu's newest museum housing a collection of paintings, prints, photos, sculpture, and mixed media.Honolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish Mission Revival, 1928Lobby off the EntranceHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumEnriched by Diversity, a semi-permanent installation at the Museum reflects Hawai'i's rich ethnic and cultural traditions. With changing exhibition programs, the museum promotes educational enrichment and inspires artistic excellence.Located in the historic No. 1 Capitol District Building, a Spanish-Mission style structure built in 1928, the museum is comprised of three spacious galleries, an outdoor tiled lanai, a 70-seat multi-purpose room and a volunteer resource center.Honolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish Mission Revival, 1928Lobby from a hallwayHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Originally a beautiful hotel, then the the Armed Services Y.M.C.A., and then an office building. It's now Honolulu's newest museum.During the time it was the YMCA, the second floor was the home for a writing room and reading lanai, more game rooms, and auditorium. The rates for a room were 25 to 35 cents per night and a dollar for a room with a bath. The building was renamed the Armed Services YMCA after WW II began.Honolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish Mission Revival, 1928Wrought-iron lighting fixtureHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art Museum Spanish Mission Revival-style with Italian scrollwork built in 1928Honolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928The museum is comprised of three spacious galleries, an outdoor tiled lanai, a 70-seat multi-purpose room and a volunteer resource center.Honolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Ceiling mural and ornate lighting fixture in the porticoHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish Mission Revival-style with Italian scrollwork, 1928Honolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Ceiling mural and ornate wall detail in the porticoHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Honolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Ceiling mural detail in the porticoHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Ceiling mural and ornate lighting fixture in the porticoHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art Museum Spanish Mission Revival-style, 1928Looking up from the main entranceHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art Museum Spanish Mission Revival-style, 1928Architectural detail over the main entranceHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish Mission Revival, 1928 Interesting ceiling mural and ornate wrought-iron lighting fixtures in the main LobbyHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art Museum Spanish Mission Revival-style, 1928Main entranceHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Ceiling mural in the porticoHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art Museum Spanish Mission Revival-style, 1928architectural detailHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Ceiling mural and ornate lighting fixture in the porticoHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art Museum Spanish Mission Revival-style, 1928Architectural detail, ornate painting on eavesHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish Mission Revival, 1928 Lighting fixture in the lobbyHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art Museum Spanish Mission Revival-style, 1928Architectural detailHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Ceiling mural detail in the porticoHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Architectural detailHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art Museum Spanish Mission Revival-style, with Italian scrollwork,1928The Hawai'i State Art Museum (HiSAM) is dedicated to presenting the largest and finest collection of work by artists in Hawai'i.Honolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Architectural detailHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Architectural detailHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Architectural detailHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Architectural detailHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish Mission Revival, 1928Ornate marble and wood tableHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928 Lighting fixture on the exterior of the buildingHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Architectural detail on the large vase near the entranceHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928 Ornate lighting fixtureHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art Museum Spanish Mission Revival, 1928 Ornate wrought-iron table with marble topHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish Mission Revival, 1928 Ornate wood tableHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish Mission Revival, 1928 Detail of an ornate wrought-iron tableHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish Mission Revival, 1928Ornate marble and wood tabelHonolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish Mission Revival, 1928Silver bowl Honolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i State Art MuseumSpanish-Mission Revival-style structure built in 1928Ceiling mural and ornate wall detail in the porticoHonolulu, Hawai'i