Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum

Snapshot of life on Pacific islands

I've been to several remote Pacific islands -- including Guam, Yap, and Palau. Visiting the museum really took me back there. Unlike a museum such as the Bowers in Santa Ana that has island art object...

What a gem!

This small museum is the only place in the US where I've seen YAP money displayed. So check out the adjacent garden that's included with admission and where you'll also find rare ancestral figures as ...

Wendy

This museum is small but mighty, a true jewel. I was on the last day of an LA trip before returning to my home on the Big Island of Hawaii. My daughter, who now lives in LA, and I were lucky to visit...

Small, But Interesting

Even though the size of the museum makes it seem a bit overpriced, there are many interesting artifacts inside, and don't miss the "backyard" exhibit outside.

A Very Brief Glimpse of Pacific Island Culture

See it all in 15 minutes. You can learn a few things and see some indigenous art. Some pretty hibiscus outside in the sculpture garden.