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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

Expedition Dinosaur: Into The Deep

Wayfinders

Kū a Lanakila!

J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Kōnane at Bishop Museum
Four people play a strategy board game with black and white pieces on a wooden board while sitting closely together.
Kōnane is a Hawaiian game of strategy, critical thinking, and resource management. Join kōnane experts on Kamehameha Day to learn the history, moʻolelo, strategies, and philosophical perspectives of kōnane in honor King Kamehameha ʻEkahi, a legendary strategist and kōnane player.
Friday, June 13, 2025
Mālama Honua Mauka to Makai
Mountain range with sharp ridges and green slopes under a blue sky, partially covered by clouds, viewed across a body of water.
In partnership with Mālama Honua Public Charter School (MHPCS), Bishop Museum invites you to celebrate ten years of collaboration, learning, and mālama ʻāina shared between MHPCS educators, students and their community partners.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Kanikapila ma Kaiwiʻula
A group of people sitting in chairs and listening to music.
E hoʻokani pila pū kākou! Bring your ʻukulele, or borrow one of ours! Join in to learn some new techniques, share moʻolelo or just enjoy the music with members of the ʻUkulele Guild of Hawaiʻi.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Dino Night
A crowd gathers outside Bishop Museum, where a person in a dinosaur costume interacts with visitors during an outdoor event.

Come hang with us on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 5 PM to 8 PM, for a fun night out with the fam. We’re talking giant animatronic dinos, cool deep-sea creatures, themed activities, and the vibrant Kaiwiʻula Night Market featuring delicious local eats and vendors.

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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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