Volcano Garden Arts

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park


Do your Big Island art shopping at this gallery and studio in the fern forest. Walls and tables overflow with paintings, handicrafts and jewelry produced by dozens of regional creatives. The space is surrounded by quiet gardens backed by Café Ono. Feeling inspired? Rent the small cottage out back to embark on your own artistic journey.


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