Donkey Mill Art Center
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Big Island
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- Recommended stay 1-3 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-16:00 · Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00; some Saturday workshops
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Exhibitions free; workshops and classes priced
- Coordinates
- 19.9190, -155.8880
Introduction
The Donkey Mill Art Center sits in Holualoa on the Big Island's Kona coffee belt, housed in a former coffee mill and serving as one of Hawaii's most important community art education and exhibition spaces. Operated by the Holualoa Foundation, it runs year-round workshops in ceramics, printmaking, painting, fiber arts, and traditional Hawaiian crafts, with local and visiting artists in residence. The gallery rotates contemporary Big Island art and Hawaiian native cultural themes, from lauhala weaving and kapa bark cloth to modern installation. The building retains the old mill's wooden trusses and stone base, with vintage coffee trees and art installations in the courtyard. It is both an incubator for artists and a quiet corner for visitors to experience Hawaiian creativity and community spirit away from the coastal resorts.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-16:00 |
Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00; some Saturday workshops
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Exhibitions free; workshops and classes priced
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Donkey Mill Art Center?
Monday: 10:00-16:00; Tuesday: 10:00-16:00; Wednesday: 10:00-16:00; Thursday: 10:00-16:00; Friday: 10:00-16:00; Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00; some Saturday workshops
How much is the admission for Donkey Mill Art Center?
Adult: Free; Exhibitions free; workshops and classes priced
Any practical tips for visiting Donkey Mill Art Center?
Add Holualoa galleries and Kona coffee farms Workshops fill fast; sign up two weeks ahead
How long should I spend at Donkey Mill Art Center?
A typical visit takes Recommended stay 1-3 hours.
