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State of Hawaiʻi Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Immerse yourself in Hawaiʻi’s rich culture and heritage at the premier natural and cultural history museum in the state.

State of Hawaiʻi Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Masks covering the nose and mouth are optional but encouraged indoors. For more information see our Health and Safety page.

OPEN DAILY
9 AM – 5 PM

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

OPEN DAILY
9 AM – 5 PM

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

1525 BERNICE STREET • HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI 96817

1525 BERNICE STREET HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I 96817

Featured Exhibits & Events

Explore EXCORE

Expedition Dinosaur: Into The Deep

Wayfinders

J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Friday, October 17, 2025
The Stars Tonight
a group of people sitting in front of a projection screen.
Join us for the Stars Tonight at Bishop Museum! Examine the skies with a presenter in our planetarium, featuring the stars, planets, astronomical highlights, and other stories of the current season.

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Holo Holo Music Festival
Colorful graphic poster for the 2023 HoLoHoLo Music Festival in Honolulu featuring artist lineup, event dates, and location details, with a stylized woman wearing large sunglasses in the foreground.
The Holo Holo Music Festival returns to Oʻahu for a two-day celebration of music, culture, and aloha spirit. Bishop Museum is not the producer of this event.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Kāhuli Festival 2025
A black-and-white sketch of a house labeled "King's Summer House" on the left; a circular necklace made of small blue and white seashells on the right.
The 4th Annual Kāhuli Festival’s theme focuses on renewing and restoring cultural connections for conservation and is titled Ke Kani Nei Ka Pūpū – The Land Snails Sing.
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Sounds of the Ocean
Two whales swimming in deep blue water with text promoting an immersive ocean experience titled "Sounds of the Ocean." Several award icons are displayed at the bottom.
Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey that will immerse you in the wonders of the deep blue.

Be a Part of Our Story

Celebrate the extraordinary history, culture, and environment of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific with a gift to Bishop Museum. As a partner in the Museum’s work, you can help to sustain vital collections, research, and knowledge, and inspire exploration and discovery with a tax-deductible donation.

Notice: On Saturday, October 18th, and Sunday, October 19th,
the Museum will close at 3:00 p.m. for private events.
Mahalo nui loa for your understanding and support!

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