Doris Duke Mansion Hawaii

Shangri La Museum Of Islamic Art, Culture & Design

www.shangrilahawaii.org
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(953) · Art museum in Honolulu, United States
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Shangri La is a museum for learning about the global cultures of Islamic art and design through exhibitions, digital and educational initiatives, public …

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Dec 19, 2024
The exquisite seaside former home of Doris Dike is the home of her spectacular collection of Islamic art from around the world. So beautiful and historic, the collection is both educational and brea…Full review by Waterloonie
Sep 22, 2024
We were told by several friends to go here.. to view Islamic and Moroccon art. Would usually be a museum goer much on a Hawaiian vacation ..occasionally to Pearl harder or state parks but actual Mu…Full review by drmader
Jun 8, 2024
Shari La is the former home of the fabulously wealthy Doris Duke, who built her dream home on this gorgeous peninsula and filled it with superb Islamic art. Visits start and end at the Hawaii Museum …Full review by patinhongkong
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A Hidden Collection of Striking Islamic Art
Moving from Hinduism to Islam, Shangri La is a hidden collection of striking Islamic art. Situated close to the state capital of Honolulu, the colle…
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Islamic-Style Mansion
Shangri La is an Islamic-style mansion built by Doris Duke near Diamond Head. The home was inspired by the extensive travels of Duke who …
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See the Architecture and Design
Even if you’re not particularly interested in Islamic art, it’s worth visiting Doris Duke’s private Honolulu estate in Diamond Head for t…
ytravelblog.com
Built by the late heiress Doris Duke, this mansion is located in a gorgeous setting near Diamond Head. Influenced by Islam and othe…
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How do you get on a wait list? Can you just show up to the bus stop and pray that there is space?
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We did not know you needed tickets. When we showed up the tour was full and they put us on a wait list. We had a very nice lunch and, because 4 people did not show up on time …
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We did not know you needed tickets. When we showed up the tour was full and they put us on a wait list. We had a very nice lunch and, because 4 people did not show up on time (they are very punctual about the tours), we got to go.
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Can you visit without a tour? As it appears that tickets are sold out for the remainder of the week.
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No. You have to have pre-booked. However, you can visit the museum without a booking.
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Is there a restroom inside?
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We were specifically told that we should use the facilities at the museum, as there were no accommodations at the home.
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Good morning, would you mind letting me know if the renovation/restoration works at Shangri LA are still …
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Good morning, would you mind letting me know if the renovation/restoration works at Shangri LA are still underway and do they have much impact on viewing the property? Thank you
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We visited in March and, at that time, only the pool and one of the garden areas was undergoing renovation -- house tour was great. You could call the museum and see if they are …
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We visited in March and, at that time, only the pool and one of the garden areas was undergoing renovation -- house tour was great. You could call the museum and see if they are removing the harbor/seawall; that appeared to have been approved when we were there.
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