Shangri La Tours
Doris Duke Foundation
October tours are sold out.
Tickets for November will be released on October 2, 2025.
In collaboration with the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design, Bishop Museum is proud to launch a new tour offering. Museum guests will have the opportunity to visit Shangri La’s world-renowned collection of Islamic art on select Saturdays.
Visit Shangri La Through Bishop Museum
Tour Schedule
Saturdays
- 9:00 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
Tours begin and end at Bishop Museum and include:
- A 75-minute visit to Shangri La with controlled access to the grounds and galleries.
- Same-day admission to Bishop Museum
- Roundtrip shuttle transportation between the two museums.
Ticket Sales
- Launch Sale: September 4, 2025 at 10 a.m. HST
- Monthly Releases: First Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. HST
Pricing
- General Admission: $45 per person
- Kamaʻāina (Hawaiʻi residents): $25 per person
What to Expect During Your Visit
Reserve your spot online. Space is limited—book early!
Arrive 15 minutes before your tour time. Look for the Shangri La check-in desk near the main entrance.
Enjoy a 20-minute shuttle ride through Honolulu’s neighborhoods before arriving at Shangri La.
Wander at your own pace through the gallery spaces as you enjoy the historic art collection and the unmatched views of Le’ahi and the surrounding environment. Shangri La tour staff will be on hand to answer questions and give ‘art talk’ presentations.
Board the shuttle back to Bishop Museum and use your same-day admission to explore our exhibitions and collections.
About Shangri La
Itself a work of art, Shangri La is a center of the Doris Duke Foundation that convenes conversations of local and global significance through its residencies, exhibitions and community programs. Shangri La’s approach to art reflects the organization’s commitment to building a more creative, equitable and sustainable future as ongoing active engagements represented in all that we do. For more information, visit www.shangrilahawaii.org or @hi_shangrila on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
Doris Duke Foundation
The Doris Duke Foundation (DDF) supports the well-being of people and the planet through grantmaking and cultural institutions that advance the arts, environmental conservation, medical research, and indigenous communities. Guided by the mission to build a more creative, equitable, and sustainable future, DDF funds and operates programs that foster diversity, inclusion, and social justice across its focus areas.