Arts + Culture
10 Hawaiʻi Museums to Visit on Your Next Trip to the Islands
From unearthing the stories behind Polynesian artifacts to spotlighting the Islands’ contemporary art scene, these museums are a portal to a colorful history and culture.
5 Surprising Facts About These Popular Hawaiʻi Landmarks
Learn more about some of Hawaiʻi's most iconic landmarks.
Mālama: Restoring Maui’s Olowalu Valley
Not far from the busy streets of Lahaina, cultural practitioners, botanists and others are preserving traditional Hawaiian farming practices and values.
The 7 Biggest Things to Happen in Hawaiʻi in 2022
From Mauna Loa erupting to the end of domestic travel restrictions and more, here are some of the biggest headlines of the year.
Our 10 Most Popular Stories of 2022
Here are the stories HAWAIʻI Magazine readers got the most out of in 2022.
10 Reasons Why Hawai‘i Locals Love Pearlridge Center
Who can forget the beautiful fragrance from the Cinnabon in the food court?
The 38th Honolulu City Lights Flips the Switch on the Holiday Season this Weekend
Mark your calendars for the comeback of the popular light parade.
10 Things That Mean It’s Winter Time in Hawaiʻi
From surfing Santa to the appearance of the once-a-year jacket, here are a few things that mark the beginning of winter in Hawaiʻi.
You Need to See Wailuku’s “Small Town Big Art” Initiative
Celebrating art and the messages it can convey, "Small Town Big Art" brings even more life the to bohemian streets of Wailuku.
7 Artsy Towns in Hawaiʻi You’ll Love
These colorful neighborhoods are filled with offbeat charm, personality and plenty of galleries.
13 Terrifying Things that Give Hawaiʻi Locals Chicken Skin
From sketchy 7-11 visits at 2 a.m. to getting called uncle for the first time, these 13 things will freak you out.
Your Favorite Chocolate Macadamia Nut Candy Turns 95
Open a box of Hawaiian Host and cherish sweet memories.
Hawaiian History Lives On in this Maui Museum
Located at the base of ʻĪao Valley, Hale Hōʻikeʻike paints a vivid idea of what Hawaiian civilization once was in the minds of its visitors.
Surprise! 10 Activities You Didn’t Know You Could do in Hawaiʻi
Planning a trip to the Islands? These activities will get you thinking out of the box.
The Power of Plumeria Blossoms at this Oʻahu Lei Stand
The plumeria isn’t native to Hawai‘i—but it’s still iconic and prominent at the Kaimukī Lei Stand.