🏛️ 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