Guests of Halepuna Waikiki are invited not just to visit Hawaiʻi—but to truly experience it. Guided by a commitment to “travel pono,” or traveling with care, the hotel encourages meaningful engagement with the art, culture and stories that shape the islands.
Through the exclusive Halepuna Access program, guests enjoy complimentary admission to two of Oʻahu’s most iconic cultural institutions: the Bishop Museum and the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA).
A Halepuna room key opens more than just doors—it unlocks free access to these premier museums, offering a unique opportunity to deepen the connection to Hawaiʻi’s people, history and creative expression.
Distance From Halepuna: 20 Minute Drive
Established in 1889 by Charles Bishop in honor of his wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the Bishop Museum is a revered institution that brings Hawaiʻi’s royal legacy and rich natural history to life. As the home of the world’s largest Asia-Pacific natural history collection, it offers a deeply immersive look into the heritage of the Hawaiian Islands and beyond.
On View Now:
Wayfinders (Ongoing)
Located in the J. Watumull Planetarium Lobby, this captivating exhibition celebrates the resurgence of traditional Hawaiian wayfinding—a vital cultural practice that connects the people of Hawaiʻi with the stars, the sea and their voyaging canoes. Wayfinders honors the growing community of navigators and the environmental and cultural stewardship that guides their journeys, inspiring future generations to carry forward this ancestral knowledge.
Distance From Halepuna: 15 Minute Drive
Founded in 1927, the Honolulu Museum of Art is Hawaiʻi’s oldest and largest art museum, home to more than 50,000 works of art. Spanning Asian, European, Pacific, American and African traditions, the museum’s diverse collection is displayed across over 30 thoughtfully curated galleries and six tranquil garden courts.
On View Now:
Past-Forward (November 9, 2024–July 19, 2026)
This dynamic exhibition reimagines one of HoMA’s largest galleries as a space for modern and contemporary works drawn from the museum’s own collection. Featuring over seventy years of painting, sculpture and photography, Past-Forward offers a captivating journey through artistic evolution and cultural shifts.
Stay With Intention
By participating in the Halepuna Access program, guests are encouraged to travel with respect and intention—supporting local institutions and experiencing Hawaiʻi through a lens of cultural understanding. These immersive visits not only enrich a stay but contribute to the preservation and celebration of Hawai’i’s stories.
Discover the deeper layers of Hawaiʻi.
Learn more or book your next journey at Halepuna.com.
