🏛️ Shangri La Tour Guide | Honolulu Museum of Art

Two years ago at the **Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)**, I spotted a sign for the **Shangri La exhibition** and wondered why reservations were required. Later, I learned it’s actually the **private estate of Doris Duke**—the wealthiest woman of the 20th century! 💎 If you’ve stayed in Waikiki, you’ve heard the **Duke name** (like **Duke’s Restaurant** 🍹). Shangri La is her **Hawaiian mansion**, filled with **global antiques & Islamic art** she collected worldwide. **🎫 Booking Tips:** • Tickets ($25, $20 for locals) sell **FAST**—book on **shangrilahawaii.org** (linked to HoMA’s site). • Tours aren’t daily—**plan ahead!** **🚌 Tour Day:** • Arrive **15min early** at HoMA (no direct access—mandatory shuttle! 🚫🚗). • Parking: Use **HoMA’s lot** (downtown street parking is tough!). • Staff check tickets + give ID badges. **🏡 The Experience:** • 20min shuttle ride + intro to Duke’s life. • **1hr free exploration** (perfect for photos 📸). • Guides are **super helpful**—post-tour treats: **water + ice cream!** 🍦 #ShangriLaHawaii #ArtLovers #HiddenGems