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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, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years

OPEN DAILY
9 AM – 5 PM

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

1525 BERNICE STREET • HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI 96817

1525 BERNICE STREET HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I 96817

Featured Exhibits & Events

Explore EXCORE

Expedition Dinosaur

Wayfinders

J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

November 21 – 23, 2025
ʻUkulele Experience
Five ukuleles of different sizes and wood tones are displayed upright on stands outdoors, with greenery and the ocean in the background.
Join the ʻUkulele Guild of Hawaiʻi for the Hawaiian ʻUkulele Experience, an international event featuring an exhibition of an incredible array of one-of-a-kind custom ʻukulele and workshops on ʻukulele building techniques.
Sunday, November 23, 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. Sounds of the Ocean, the award-winning immersive experience, invites you and your family to a captivating fusion of art, music and mindfulness that will transport you to the heart of the ocean’s embrace.
Friday, November 28, 2025
Lā Kūʻokoʻa
A historical document featuring the Hawaiian flag, titled "La Kuokoa o Hawaii Nei," dated November 28, 1843, and November 28, 1873, with text in Hawaiian.
In partnership with Hui Aloha ʻĀina o Honolulu, Bishop Museum invites you to celebrate Lā Kūʻokoʻa – a historic holiday of the Hawaiian Kingdom – and the continuing kūʻokoʻa of the lāhui Hawaiʻi. Join us for a discussion with Hui Aloha ʻĀina o Honolulu, mele, mea ʻai provided by Hale Kealoha, and more.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
KAPU: Sacred Hawaiian Burials
A person stands on a rock by the ocean at sunset, holding a leafy branch with outstretched arms, silhouetted against the colorful sky.

More than 20 years ago, Keoni Kealoha Alvarez found his calling when he stumbled upon a secret cave in the forest near his ancestral home of Puna on Hawai‘i Island. Inside this cave were iwi, the sacred bones of Kānaka maoli (Native Hawaiians) from generations past.

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