Welcome to The Contemporary Museum Web site.
The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, is the only museum in the state of Hawaii devoted exclusively to contemporary art. TCM provides an accessible forum for provocative, dynamic forms of visual art, offering interaction with art and artists in a unique Island environment. TCM presents its innovative exhibition and educational programs at two venues: in residential Honolulu at the historic Cooke-Spalding house, and downtown at First Hawaiian Center.

TCM's mission is to develop public appreciation and understanding of contemporary art through exhibition and education programs, through the collection and preservation of art since 1940, and to preserve and maintain the historic Cooke-Spalding, Cooke-Petersen, and Cooke-Johnson residences and surrounding gardens for the enjoyment and enrichment of Hawaii's residents and visitors.

Visiting the Contemporary Cafe? Reservations are recommended - (808) 523-3362.

ConTempo 2009 - April 18, 2009

TCM's annual fundraising gala will have a new nautical home this April 18, 2009, aboard Hawaii Superferry and in its Terminal. Join us for a lovely Waikiki sunset cocktail cruise aboard the ship followed by dinner and dancing in the Terminal. Contemporary art sale, silent auction, and a Louis Vuitton luxury luggage raffle are some of the activities planned by co-chairs Cherye Pierce and Tiana Torii. Premium tables from $5,000 to $25,000 now available. Individual tickets are $500 per person. Call Gordon Wong at (808) 237-5210 for more information or to make your reservations. Neiman Marcus will host the Art and Auction Preview Party on April 1, 2009. Bon voyage!

Special Offers:

Twenty x 20 - Free entry for anyone 20-29 years old with ID during our 20th anniversary celebration year, October 1 2008 through September 30, 2009.

Military Appreciation Sundays - December 21, 2008 through February 22, 2009. Free entry for Active Duty, Retired, and Reserve military members and their families with Military ID on Sundays during normal museum hours, Noon to 4 p.m.

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