Wonderful gallery (got mixed up with The Gallery which plays aggressive rap music loudly pre coffee…read morewhich worked on my nerves. But SIGNATURE GALLERY is is wonderful!

We went in here on vacation in May. My husband likes glass-blown objects, so we were checking out…read moresome glow-in-the-dark jellyfish glass blown art. We were quoted $600 but they offered a 10% discount because we would have to ship it back to Canada. They didn't tell us the artist, but said the pieces were very intricate because of the 'bubbles' captured inside the glass. We didn't buy. Good thing because we found the exact same thing at several tourist gift shops for $50-60.

Awesome opportunity to see various types of art and photography by local artists with varying…read moredegrees of talent. The artists are friendly, love talking about their various techniques, and are fairly affordable. I love that they're it here every weekend,

Inspiring and Friendly Local Artists! I stumbled on this exhibit today and loved their outdoor…read moregallery that has been going on for decades! Let's keep it going! Buy Local & Support Local Artists!

Do yourself a favor and visit this place that doesn't make all the insta photos. Out guide Mike was…read moresuper knowledgeable and informative, and I am so glad we stopped by this incredible piece of history on Oahu. Street parking right outside, lovely gift shop and clean well maintained bathroom facilities.

Admittedly, over the past 20 years, we've visited these historic structures at least once a year…read moreduring Kawaiaha'o Church's annual pre-Christmas craft fair. As there are only 3 historic structures on this property, this museum is small but worth seeing if you're interested in learning about the impact of these missionaries on the native Hawaiian culture during the reign of King Kamehameha II, Kamehameha III and Queen Kaahumanu in the 19th Century. We were walking in the area when we noticed the banner which announced a Family Day Open House (FREE admission, tours and activities) this past Saturday so we made it a point to check it out. The Hawaiian Mission Houses Historical Site and Archives (HMHHSA) is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. General admission is $10 with discounts for Military, Seniors and Students. Tours are guided with very knowledgeable docents or you can take a self-guided tour. So, what are the Hawaiian Mission Houses? Basically there are 3 main, restored, structures dating back to the early 19th Century. But, there's MORE to just looking at these structures. In 1819, the "First Company" of missionaries (7 couples and 5 children plus 4 native Hawaiian boys) set sail from Boston to the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) and were given direction to "raise the native peoples to an elevated state of Christian civilization" which included the teachings of the Bible and abilities to literacy. They were NOT to meddle in political affairs or other secular matters that were not directly related to religion. This direction was a mixed message and until today, the roles of the missionaries are regarded as somewhat controversial. -1821 Mission House (Ka Hale Lāau) The First Company came with pre-cut lumber and Western living essentials and erected the structure. It was built in typical New England-style, housed the missionaries and became a site where the exchange between Native Hawaiian culture and language and Western cultures and language "began". Native Hawaiians were taught the English language and became literate while the missionaries learned the Hawaiian language and culture. The American missionaries introduced Western medicine, agriculture, laws and democracy and reinforced political and economic ties with the United States. This house originally housed the 7 members of the Daniel Chamberlain family, 5 other missionary families and occasionally ailing sailors and orphans. -1831 The Chamberlain House was built using local coral blocks, lumber from salvaged ships and locally procured supplies. This larger, 2-story structure served as home, gathering place and supply center. It had an attic and cellar like most New England homes have but if you live in or have visited Hawaiian homes built in the late 19th C and 20th C, youd rarely find these features. -1841 Printing House (Ka Hale Pai) Built next to the Mission House out of coral blocks and now adapting to the local climate, the missionaries added this structure originally as an extra bedroom or living quarters. It was soon converted into housing the first printing press which was originally set up in a grass house. The Mission's Print House produced the first materials printed in the Hawaiian language and showed how the native Hawaiians and missionaries worked together. While strolling the grounds of these mission houses and Kawaiaha'o Church, I could feel history come alive and see how much life has changed in Hawaii.

Hidden gem! The second floor is an incredible showcase of a collection from across the world, and…read moredon't miss the full jade Buddha on the first floor. I did significant damage purchasing pearl and angel skin coral jewelry from Flora and they are now some of my favorite pieces in my rotation (and I'm normally a Cartier girl!). Really interesting that they do school field trips here to have students familiarize themselves with all different types of rocks, minerals, and other similar material. Highly recommend for folks stopping by in Waikiki, not a tourist trap for sure!!!!

What a great cause from this small family run business. No admission price. Kids from schools are…read morebrought to see up close gems, stones, corals from all over the world to see and touch first hand. Large intricate sculpted figures on display. There is a wide variety of quality jewelry for purchase. Better priced than many other establishments I've went to. Such as 3 for $20 or 2 for $30 for bracelets, earnings and necklaces. Much better quality too. Very nice people. Parking can be tricky. If you luck out on street parking I suggest Target/international market place perhaps?

"Abstraction allows man to see with his mind what he cannot see physically with his eyes…read more.. Abstract art enables the artist to perceive beyond the tangible, to extract the infinite out of the finite. It is the emancipation of the mind. It is an exploration into unknown areas." - Arshile Gorky After recent visits to the Hawai'i State Art Museum and Honolulu Museum of Art, we were inspired to visit this art museum. This Contemporary Museum at the First Hawaiian Center is an extension of the Honolulu Museum of Art. It features the work by artists of Hawai'i who use a variety of media and displays can be found in the bank's lobby and second floor mezzanine. Exhibits and artistic works are routinely rotated. The museum isn't very large and usually has enough space to feature 3 artists at a time. I can't express how the different artwork affected my senses and emotions as everyone will have their own impression(s). You may or may not feel or see what I have seen or what the artist was trying to express. However, when you come to the First Hawaiian Center, you'll also be impressed with the architecture. The former CEO and Chairman of First Hawaiian Bank, Walter A. Dods, Jr, is responsible for completing and opening Hawai'i's tallest building. Distinctive architectural features bring in as much natural sunlight as possible, views from its mountain-side use vertically-proportioned windows and ocean-facing views can be seen through horizontally framed windows that capture the sea and horizon. The building's shape resembles a knife as it "slashes through" its banking competition, Bank of Hawai'i. If you happen to be in Downtown Honolulu's Financial District, check out this museum. Explore and discover the unknown.

The Contemporary Museum is located inside the main branch of First Hawaiian Bank. It occupies…read moresections of the first and second floors. A person would need to take the stairs to get to the second floor. I'm unsure if the art gallery wing on the second floor can be accessed by the elevators...if they do then a person would have to pass the FHB workers in order to get to the gallery First Hawaiian Bank and Honolulu Museum of Art just had their 20th anniversary of partnership in 2016. Paintings and art sculptures on the two levels are part of the First Hawaiian Bank's art collections. Individuals are able to browse both levels for free. All art in the museum were done by individuals growing up in Hawaii or from transplanted former residents of the island. I recommend everyone to stop by the Contemporary Museum in the Downtown Honolulu location of First Hawaiian Bank. 10/100

Beautiful gallery with high-quality local art. Friendly,…read morecourteous, professional staff of one really nice woman on the day we visited and who we unfortunately never caught the name of. She worked with us patiently on the purchase and the owner of the gallery worked directly with us on getting the purchase shipped to family in Texas in a timely fashion, despite two hurricanes hitting the islands in a span of three weeks. Mahalo Akima and the wonderful woman who works at your gallery.

I fell in love with all the art...to bad I'm not a billionaire to buy it all. Also watch out for…read morethe Oahu chicken security lol

An interesting tour of the history of the Hawaii judicial system. Houses the Hawaii Supreme Court…read moreand a law library. The tour guide has soo much information and it took about 3 hours to really see and read everything. It will feel like you have stepped back into time. Bring as little with u as possible because u need to go through a metal detector. It is just easier when u just carry a small bag like I did into a high security building. Bring quarters for the parking meters. Take a stall with shade so your car won't be too hot when u return to your car.

This was a surprise for the wife and boy was she. The area was very clean and there was an…read moreinformation plaque on the ground explaining about the statue. The building was nice.

Had the opportunity to meet Nick at the Made in Hawaii festival to get a sample of his art. Nick's…read morework primarily consists of vintage surf and travel art inspired from various locations throughout the islands. In addition he has collaborated with Patagonia, Hawaiian Airlines, and Jamba Juice, as well as had his art comissioned for various locations throughout the islands. As it was super crowed, I wasn't able to make a decision. Luckily he invited me to a Pau Hana event at this studio/store in Kailua right next to the Whole Foods store. At the store, it was super easy to visualize the various sizes and different frames available. They had prints as low as $26 for 12 by 18 travel prints, as well as canvas wrap and large prints. A wide variety of frames including wood, whitewash and Monkeypod wood. Ultimately we were able to decide on a few prints with the help of Nick and Dale at the studio, and chose a frame that we found suitable. We can't wait to get these on our walls to show them off.

We had such a great experience at the Waikiki art studio. Paola was truly one of the kindest people…read morewe've met -- so welcoming and thoughtful, which made our visit feel very personal and memorable. We've been longtime fans of Nick's artwork after seeing his pieces at Sunset Provisions Coffee Shop and Ala Moana, and his work continues to amaze us. It's vibrant, joyful, and full of life. Being able to experience it in the studio made it even more special. We recently found our forever home and I was expressing to my family how I wanted to fil it with Nicks art and little did I know my papa was the biggest fan too!!!! Highly recommend this studio and the wonderful people behind it. Put a piece of his work on your wall it will guarantee brighten up the place