Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design Tours and Tickets

The Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design is the only standalone museum of Islamic art in the United States. Here, you can see Doris Duke's collection of over 4,500 pieces of art and cultural resources. The museum is only open to visitors who pre-purchase tickets and arrive via a shuttle.

Tickets to visit the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design are US$25, including admission to the Honolulu Museum of Art. Discounted tickets for Hawaii residents are available for US$20. On the first Saturday of the month, US$5 tickets are available for Hawaii residents, students, and active-duty military.

No, you cannot visit the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design without purchasing a ticket for a self-guided tour in advance. Tickets are released quarterly on the first Saturday of September, December, March, and June at 10am HT. Tours begin and end at the Honolulu Museum of Art, and a shuttle ride from HoMa is included in the ticket price.

Tours are offered on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, beginning at HoMa. All tickets are available online in advance, and include 75 minutes of self-guided viewing at Shangri La.

Yes, the museum is suitable for families, though it is best appreciated by older children. The experience includes a 20-minute shuttle ride, followed by exploring the museum and its works of art from countries including Morocco, Egypt, and India, before returning to HoMa. School field trips are frequently hosted here.

No, there is no parking at the museum. Instead, visitors park at the Honolulu Museum of Art and are shuttled to the Shangri La Museum. Parking is available behind the Honolulu Museum of Art School for US$12 for the first three hours for non-residents (US$6 per hour thereafter) and US$6 for the first three hours for residents (US$4 per hour thereafter).