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Sept. 1, 2026

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HONOLULU MUSEUM OF ART AND HAWAIIAN AIRLINES^® BANK OF HAWAII WORLD ELITE MASTERCARD^® PARTNER TO PROVIDE FREE COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARTS 

Sept. 20 Community Sunday celebrates Hawaiian History Month with performances, art-making, and gallery experiences  

HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I—The Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) today announced a new partnership with the Hawaiian Airlines^® Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard^®. The new presenting sponsor of Community Sunday allows the museum to offer free admission for kama‘āina and engaging programming on the third Sunday of every month. 

Together, the organizations are investing in one of HoMA’s longest-running community programs, helping more residents to experience art, enjoy live performances, participate in art-making activities, and spend time together at a beautiful museum that has been a place of learning and discovery for the people of Hawai‘i for almost 100 years.

“Community Sunday reflects our belief that everyone in Hawai‘i deserves opportunities to pause, reconnect, and find inspiration through art,” said David Odo, director and CEO of HoMA. “We are grateful for partners who share our commitment to creating welcoming spaces where families, friends, and neighbors can come together and recharge through meaningful encounters with art at a true gathering place for this community.”

“The arts have the power to strengthen our sense of community and spark new perspectives, said Joy Ishiara, EVP and Executive Director Brand & Integrated Marketing at Bank of Hawai‘i. “We’re honored to partner with the Honolulu Museum of Art to support Community Sunday and help ensure that more Hawaiʻi residents have access to inspiring cultural experiences in a welcoming environment. This partnership reflects our promise to invest in programs that enrich the lives of our customers and communities.”

September Community Sunday Celebrates Hawaiian History Month
Beginning in September, Community Sunday presented by Hawaiian Airlines^® Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard^® will offer robust programming every month. On Sunday, September 20, the event celebrates Hawaiian culture, history and artistic traditions with music and hula performances, art-making activities, and experiences in the galleries, such as a self-guided tour that highlights the arts of Hawai‘i, in honor of Hawaiian History Month. See the lineup and schedule.

Community Sunday is held on the third Sunday of every month and is free for Hawai‘i residents with valid ID. Museum hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with activities running 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hawaiian Airlines^® Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard^® cardmembers can get a complimentary cookie at the HoMA Coffee Bar during Community Sundays, and a 10% discount on purchases at the HoMA Shop when paying with the Hawaiian Airlines^® Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard^®.

About Community Sunday Sponsor
Community Sunday at the Honolulu Museum of Art is presented by the Hawaiian Airlines^® Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard^®. The card combines everyday rewards earning with travel-focused benefits, giving cardmembers a convenient way to earn Atmos™ Rewards points and enjoy added value when traveling. To learn more, visit boh.com/halcc.

Through this generous support, Community Sunday, held on the third Sunday of every month, provides free admission for Hawai‘i residents with valid ID and a full day of engaging arts experiences for visitors of all ages, including exploring the galleries, hands-on art activities, live performances, films in the Museum’s theater and opportunities to connect through art. 

About the Honolulu Museum of Art
The Honolulu Museum of Art is Hawai‘iʻs premier art institution, inspiring and uplifting the community through transformative art experiences. Founded in 1927 to reflect Hawai‘iʻs multicultural makeup, today HoMA’s extraordinary collection of more than 55,000 works of art from across the globe spans 5,000 years.

Through its collection, innovative exhibitions, and programs, the museum is able to tell stories relevant to Hawai‘i and the world at large. It serves as a gathering place of learning and discovery, where visitors can encounter new ideas, explore diverse perspectives, develop empathy, and contribute to their well-being through art. Home to an art school, Honolulu’s last art house theater, two cafés, and a shop—15 minutes from Waikīkī—HoMA is a vital part of Hawai‘iʻs cultural landscape committed to access for all.

Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Admission: Adults $25; residents $15; free for youth 18 and under; free for SNAP beneficiaries and college students enrolled at any Hawai‘i state university or college.

For more information, visit www.honolulumuseum.org

Communications: 808-532-8712

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