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The Contemporary Museum

2411 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96822
808 526 0232
Ranked #67 of 173 attractions in Honolulu
4.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Museums
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Victoria, Canada
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85 reviews 85 reviews
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159 helpful votes 159 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

While I ahve given this site a very good it is a limited very good. The setting on the hilltop is magnificent and the building and grounds are beautiful. This is a very small gallery and takes perhaps 30 minutes. So its out of the way location needs to be blanced with your desire to see art. I loved it... More

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Sacramento
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

This is now a combined admission with the Honolulu Art Academy and Shangri La.We were not able to see Shangri La, since there were no openings, but we did have the afternoon to see the 2 museums. I grew up in Honolulu and this is a new museum for me. It is like visiting someone's home in a lovely neighborhood,... More

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San Diego
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

Nice collection of art. Interesting nighborhood. Good cafe for lunch. More

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San Francisco, California
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401 reviews 401 reviews
Reviews in 74 cities Reviews in 74 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

I love the Contemporary Museum; there's nothing not to like about it (except maybe the really dismal and overpriced cafe) Great location, great views, great exhibits, and great place to have a picnic or stroll around the grounds. Definitely recommend it for visitors or locals More

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Keaau, Hawaii
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011
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I believe that this museum specializes in temporary exhibits, so check what's showing before going. There is a delightful permanent Hockney installation in a building in the sculpture garden. This museum is a great place to visit if you want to have a break from the intensity of Waikiki or Honolulu in general. Buy a picnic basket from the cafe,... More

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Jersey City, New Jersey
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2007
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I took my grand parents and my mother while my father and bros went for golfing. The view on the way to get here was really amazing. The museum is located on the top of the hill with beautiful garden(it looked a bit wild more than very designed). Yes. They don't have huge collection but quite enjoyable. We spend nice... More

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Kailua, HI
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
104 helpful votes 104 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2004
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The collection rotates frequently, but the entire museum can be covered in less than an hour. A nice diversion, but don't plan your day around it. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2010
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Kobe, Japan
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2009
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