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THE RAMSAY MUSEUM

The Ramsay Museum
Historic Tan Sing Building
1128 Smith Street, Honolulu Hawaii 96817

Courtyard Garden

Courtyard Pond
GALLERY COURTYARD
Landscaped by Stephen Haus, author of "Gardens of Hawaii," with exotic bamboo from Japan, the Gallery Courtyard includes tables from The Willows and a pond dedicated to the memory of Peter Smith.


GALLERY ONE
The main gallery fronting Smith Street has hosted famous artists like John Young, who was the first to sign the "Signature Wall" at his opening reception. This 1997 picture shows his last art exhibit prior to his death.


GALLERY TWO
This Gallery is used for shows and performances. Shown here is Herb Kane's most recent Honolulu exhibit, which showcased groundbreaking IRIS reproduction technology.


GALLERY THREE
This is a permanent exhibit of quill and ink drawings by Ramsay, ranging from simple to complex. The series is known as "Opposite Expressions" and includes the famous Plaza Hotel.
UP THE STAIRS
A skylight dominates the stairwell, decorated with Ramsay's drawing tools.




CONFERENCE ROOM
This airy room is equipped for a variety of multipurpose functions. It features a display case showing the evolution of pen and ink. On exhibit is a series of 12 Chinese Zodiac stamps by Hawaii's foremost graphic designer Clarence Lee, commishioned by the U.S. Postal Service.