The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu

The Contemporary Museum is an art museum in Honolulu that displays rotating exhibitions of modern artworks, paintings, and sculptures across multiple gallery spaces. The collection includes works by noted artists such as Susan Rothenberg, Bruce Nauman, and Yoshitomo Nara, presented in an intimate residential setting.

The museum was founded in 1986 and operated independently until 2011, when financial pressures led to a merger with the Honolulu Academy of Art. This merger shaped the organization as it exists today.

The museum displays works by artists from Hawaii and around the world, creating a space where local and international contemporary art movements meet. You can see how artists from different cultures express their ideas through modern art.

The museum is housed in a former residential house, combining a residential setting with art exhibitions. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow enough time to explore the different gallery spaces at a relaxed pace.

The museum is housed in the former Spalding House, a residential building that presents artworks in a personal, intimate setting rather than in sterile exhibition halls. This setup creates a different experience than in typical large museums.

Location: Honolulu

Inception: 1986

GPS coordinates: 21.31194,-157.83277

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07