John Young Museum of Art

John Young Museum of Art is an arts center on the University of Hawaii at Manoa campus with two galleries displaying Asian and Pacific artworks. The exhibition spaces showcase a collection primarily assembled by Hawaiian artist John Chin Young.

The museum opened in 1999 inside Krauss Hall, a former research building used for pineapple industry work on campus grounds. The space was transformed into an arts venue and has since housed growing Asian and Pacific art collections.

The museum displays works by Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific artists that reflect artistic traditions rooted in this region. Visitors encounter art forms deeply connected to local communities and their heritage.

The museum is open Tuesday through Friday and Sundays during fall and spring semesters with no admission charge. Visitors should confirm opening times in advance since hours vary depending on the university semester schedule.

Artist John Chin Young, who donated most of the works, was himself a significant Hawaiian artist whose personal eye shaped what visitors see today. His legacy makes the museum reflect the artistic vision of a single collector with deep roots in the islands.

Phone: +18089567198

Email: mcadora@hawaii.edu

Website: https://hawaii.edu/johnyoung-museum

GPS coordinates: 21.29773,-157.81784

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:09