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MEGALODON: LARGEST SHARK THAT EVER LIVED
Oct 11, 2008 - January 11, 2009Castle Memorial Building
Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived highlights the evolution, biology and misconceptions regarding giant prehistoric sharks. Megalodon is related to the modern Great White and Mako sharks. Learn more here.
Gift Planning in the Current Economy
How will the changing economy impact your plans for the future, or your ability to make charitable gifts? Learn more at our upcoming seminar.
Hawai‘i Alive - Bringing Hawaiian Culture to Life
The Hawai‘i Alive project shares our collections, library, and archives with the general public, especially teachers gathering resources to teach Hawaiian Language, History, and Culture.
Learn more at www.hawaiialive.org
Traditions of the Pacific 2008: The Year of Hula
We invite you to deepen your understanding of hula by exploring special topics within the discipline from a physical, spiritual, and creative perspective.
Attend our LECTURE AND WORKSHOP SERIES and learn about the words and traditions behind the dance and the true depth of their meaning. Or, join us for our HULA FILM FESTIVAL and celebrate hula’s diversity and continuing impact on both individuals, and societies around the world!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- November 8 Workshop: The Creation of Hula Implements
- November 18, Film Series Double Feature: Kumu Hula: A Tradition of Teachers and Aloha From Paris
Learn more here.
Research Seminar Series Online
If you've not been able to attend or want to hear a seminar again, you're in luck: presentations from our long running monthly Research Seminar series are now available online.
Listen and watch our online seminars here
Ask a Scientist - Online Plant and Animal ID
Have you found a plant or animal in your house or on a hike or swim and would like to know what it is? Ask a scientist from Bishop Museum about the flora and fauna of Hawai‘i.
New Benefits for our Members
Our brand-new Member Benefit of the Month Program strengthens our community ties and offers great savings and special offers at your favorite local businesses. Look for a new partner each month!
October Feature Member Benefit
Great Savings!
Members receive $5 off a check of $25 or more. Not valid with other offers; one discount per table. Valid through December 31, 2008
Bishop Museum Works Toward a Greener Future
Together with Coca Cola, Bishop Museum is working to turn our 100+ year old “brown” facility into a “green” facility, and we are asking for your help to reduce, reuse and recycle whenever you are visiting our campus! Learn more here.
Climate Change & Biodiversity in Melanesia
The Bernice P. Bishop Museum and the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) are undertaking an expert-led study to assess the vulnerability of biodiversity and island ecosystems in Melanesia to climate change.
Hawaiian-language Newspaper Resources
Please join us as we share a glimpse into the firsthand
thoughts, insights, emotions and knowledge of 19th & 20th
century Hawai‘i, from the people who lived it.
Learn more about
the projects here.
A Cinematic Tour of The Mauna Kea Science Reserve
Hawaii Public Television and ECHO, Education through Cultural & Historical Organizations, have produced a fascinating look at the summit area of Mauna Kea.
View the videos here...
Bishop Museum Data for Google Earth
Use Google Earth to explore the Natural History and Cultural Collections of the Bishop Museum.
You'll find links and more information here.
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