John Young Museum of Art

John Young Museum of Art highlights

The museum was created when the artist John Young donated his collection of artwork from Asia, the Pacific Islands, and Africa in the hopes of providing art education to students and the community. These are works he collected during his travels, and most of the works on display today are from that collection.

The John Young Museum of Art is overseen and administered by the College of Arts & Humanities and is well integrated into the curriculum and teaching goals of the Department of Art and Art History. The museum supports Asian-Pacific artists-in-residence in and programming centered around students and educational initiatives.

Good to know when visiting the John Young Museum of Art

The John Young Museum of Art is part of the University’s gallery system, which includes the museum and two galleries. The larger gallery, The Art Gallery, hosts traveling exhibitions from around the world, and the smaller, The Commons Gallery, often displays work from the students and faculty. Both are within walking distance of the museum.

The John Young Museum of Art is also just a short drive from Waikiki. It’s a great option if you’re looking for an alternative to the beach or need to pass a rainy afternoon.