This year, in celebration of the City Nature Challenge (CNC) on O‘ahu, Bishop Museum will host a meet-and-greet gathering for CNC participants, nature nerds, and anyone who wants to learn more about biodiversity to connect in person and share stories over food, drink, fun activities, and a special presentation. All ages are welcome! …

Friday, May 10, 2024 5 – 9 p.m. In collaboration with the Bishop Museum Association Council, Museum After Hours brings back the beloved program series Traditions of the Pacific – featuring Nā Akua Ākea: The Vast and Numerous Deities: Traditional and Contemporary Expressions of Ulana ʻIeʻie. Join us for a spotlight exhibit and panel discussion […] …

Join Bishop Museum Planetarium educators and Hōkūleʻa navigator and Honolulu Community College Hoʻokele Instructor Kaʻiulani Murphy for Navigating by the Stars! Each talk will include an introduction to the night sky and celestial navigation, and will feature the Hawaiian star line most prominent that month. This month’s featured Hawaiian star line is Ke Kā o Makaliʻi. …

Returning by popular demand, ‘Ōlohe Umi Kai will lead participants in creating kōkō pūʻalu, knotted net carriers. Kōkō pūʻalu, lit. slack net carrier, are used for carrying a wide variety of items, including ʻumeke and ipu wai in both tradional and contemporary contexts. This Living Culture workshop is approximately three hours long. …