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  • Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - JUNE 2025 - Night//Shift: Summer Rising at Capitol Modern’s First Friday - New Exhibit - BOTANICAL RHAPSODY: A FLORAL ODYSSEY

  • Type: Exhibit / Entertainment
    Date: Friday - 6/6/2025
    Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
    Location:
    250 South Hotel Street, 2nd Floor
    Honolulu, HI 96813
    Phone: (808) 586-0307 or
    586-0900
    View Map
    Cost: Free
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FIRST FRIDAY MAY 2025

ABOUT THE EVENT
In the Hawaiian moon calendar (Kaulana Mahina), the Muku (new) moon marks the end of one lunar cycle—a time for quiet reflection and spiritual renewal. As the first sliver of moonlight (Hilo) prepares to rise, so do we—welcoming the turning of the season.

Join us for Night//Shift: Summer Rising, a evening of live music, food, art, and local vendors at Capitol Modern.

Featuring performances by Irie Love, Johnny Suite, The Issentials, and 2nd Nature (Gnarly + DJ Tom). This latest installment of Shangri La’s Night//Shift event series invites you to rise into summer with joy, connection, and creative energy.

Come gather under the night sky as we shift into summer—together. Free to attend—registration is requested.

Highlights

•   Sculpture Garden: Dance under the stars to Live sets by Irie Love + Johnny Suite

•   Grand Lanai: Shop nearly 20+ incredible vendors with Art+Flea, Hawai‘i’s iconic urban market celebrating fashion, art, and locally made goods.

•   Nui Kealoha: Savor a flavorful menu by Chef Kealoha Domingo, who brings heart and heritage to every dish.





CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITS

HAWAIʻI TRIENNIAL
THROUGH DECEMBER 12, 2025
The Hawaiʻi Triennial exhibit at Capitol Modern will be on view through December 12, 2025.
Supported in part by public funding from the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
HAWAIʻI TRIENNIAL 2025



BOTANICAL RHAPSODY
THROUGH JUNE 21, 2025

A selection of works by local fashion designers featured in The Mod Gala 2025: Botanical Rhapsody fundraiser for the Hawai’i State Art Museum (Capitol Modern).

Featuring Crystal Lee, Mapis Bernal, Christopher Ching, Rumi Murakami, Ryan Whittaker, Amos Kotomori, Kini Zamora, Samson Lee.

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
Public Transportation

•   TheBus – many bus routes stop directly in front of or very close to the museum. For routes and schedules, call TheBus at (808) 848-5555 or check online at www.thebus.org.

•   The Waikiki Trolley – the Red Line State Capitol/Iolani Palace Stop is a short walk from HiSAM. For more information, call the Waikiki Trolley at (808) 591-2561, or check online at www.waikikitrolley.com.

•   Biki Bikeshare – the closest Biki racks are directly in front of the building on South Hotel St. (120 Chinatown/DT – Hotel & Richards), and at the corner of Richards and South Beretania St (121 Chinatown/DT – Beretania & Richards).

•   Bicycle Racks – nearby Honolulu City & County bike racks are on South Hotel St. near Alakea St., on Richards St. near South Hotel St., and on the lawn between the Hawai‘i State Capitol building and Iolani Palace.

PARKING
There is no parking on site. Parking is available at nearby lots, including across Hotel street in the Ali‘i Place building (enter at 1099 Alakea Street, cash only, closes at 8:00PM), across Richards Street at Iolani Palace, the Kalanimoku Building, Kinaʻu Hale/Department of Health, State Capitol basement, Honolulu City Municipal Parking, and metered street parking in the area.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Free accessible parking stalls are available in these locations for persons with disabilities:

•   Iolani Palace grounds (one stall near the Richards Street exit, one stall near the State Archives building, and one stall near the gate leading to the State Capitol)

•   Ali‘i Place building parking structure (vehicle entrance at 1099 Alakea Street, pedestrian entrance/exit on South Hotel Street directly across from the Hawai‘i State Art Museum). 2 hour limit.

•   State parking lots allow metered spaces in those lots to be used as accessible parking, with a 2 hour limit. Nearby state parking lots include the State Capitol (415 South Beretania Street and Punchbowl Street), and the Kalanimoku Building (corner of Beretania Street and 1151 Punchbowl Street). For a full list of state government parking lots and a map, please visit the Automotive Management Division webpage. In order to use the spaces, vehicles must display the appropriate placard issued to individuals.
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VISIT CAPITOL MODERN EXHIBIT WEBSITE
Capitol Modern Exhibits


HAWAI‘I STATE ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS
Artworks on display in the Hawai‘i State Art Museum are from the Art in Public Places Collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, or student art competitions (the Annual Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards and Annual Young Artists of Hawai‘i). Most of the Art in Public Places Collection is on display in public buildings, including schools, libraries, and state offices. The collection can be viewed and searched online: Art in Public Places Catalog.

Click here for current exhibits and more exhibit details


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ABOUT THE HAWAII STATE MUSEUM

The Hawai'i State Art Museum is located in No. 1 Capitol Distric Building at 250 South Hotel Street. The building is situated in the historic Hawaii Capital Cultural District, across from 'Iolani Palace and the State Capitol. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information on the Hawai'i State Art Museum call (808) 586-0900



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Phone: (808) 586-0307
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  • Capitol Modern - The Hawai‘i State Art Museum
    The free, contemporary public art gallery of Hawai‘i has evolved and rebranded, debuting a new name, creative gathering spaces and calendar of events. Formerly called the Hawai‘i State Art Museum (HISAM), the name Capitol Modern is meant to better reflect its location in Honolulu’s historic Capitol District and the vibrant modern art experience people have come to love.

    Capitol Modern is eager for the public to experience this next chapter in their evolution as the people’s museum, and the opportunity to reach diverse audiences in all Hawai‘i communities.
    250 South Hotel Street, 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI (View Map)
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