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Discover Hawai‘i’s history and living culture, learn about Polynesian wayfinding, and experience the thrill of an erupting volcano—only at Bishop Museum.

Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop, in honor of his wife Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop—the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha dynasty—Bishop Museum houses the largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific cultural artifacts and natural history specimens in the world.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years

Daily Programs

Discover rich history, living cultures, and natural wonders through daily programs.

Current Exhibits

Experience Hawaiʻi’s stories in dynamic current exhibits.

QUESTIONS?

Have questions about visiting Bishop Museum?
We can kōkua (help)!
Call 808.847.3511 or message

visitorexperience@bishopmuseum.org.

Suggested Itineraries

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Tūtū's Place

Tūtū's Place by Highway Inn is a kama‘āina favorite!

Group Visits

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Facility Rentals

The Museum is an ideal setting for private or corporate functions.

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.

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