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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

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Hawaiʻi Triennial 2025

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J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Friday, April 18, 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, April 19, 2025
Drawing Workshop
Various seashells are organized in divided sections within a drawer, showcasing different shapes, sizes, and colors. A person's arm is partially visible on the right side.
Bring your sketch book or journal, spend time in the Malacology collection, and draw whatever the collection inspires in you. This drawing workshop will be led by artist Hayv Kahraman in collaboration with Norine Yeung, Curator of Malacology, and Kenneth Hayes, Curator of Marine Malacology and Director of The Pacific Center for Molecular Biodiversity.
Thursday, May 1, 2025

May Day 2025

Performers on stage at the Hawaiian Airlines May Day event, with bright lighting and a colorful backdrop.

The live concert will be on Thursday, May 1, from 5-9 p.m. at the Great Lawn of Bishop Museum. Concert tickets are available for purchase at mele.com. Audiences around the world can enjoy the live broadcast on May 1 at 7pm, exclusively on mele.com.

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Celebrate Micronesia

A group of women in traditional Polynesian attire perform a dance outdoors on grass, with blurred people and tents in the background.

Join us for an unforgettable day of cultural exchange and celebration at the 2025 Celebrate Micronesia Festival! Now in its annual tradition, this vibrant festival brings together Micronesian voices and communities from across the Pacific for a day of music, dance, art, food, and storytelling.

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, April 19th, Bishop Museum will close at 3:00 pm for the
Boots and Beer Festival. Mahalo ā nui!

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