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Immerse yourself in Hawaiʻi’s rich culture and heritage at the premier natural and cultural history museum in the state.

Welcome to Hawaiʻi’s Museum

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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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Friday, June 9, 2023

Bishop Museum After Hours

Need a place to pau hana? We’ve got you covered! Explore Historic Hawaiian Hall, experience unique changing exhibitions, hear about the latest scientific discoveries, and engage with Hawaiian cultural practitioners all at Bishop Museum’s After Hours events.

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Pahi Kaua Workshop with ʻUmi Kai

Learn to make a pahi kaua (war knife) with ‘Ōlohe ʻUmi Kai. Learn about traditional design and function with ʻaha cordage on the handle.

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Hiʻipoi I Ka ʻĀina Aloha

Hālau o Kekuhi from Hilo, Hawaiʻi under the direction of Kumu Hula Nālani Kanakaʻole and the Kanakaʻole ʻOhana, leads a hula and oli workshop in tribute to the traditions of Aunty Edith Kanakaʻole.

Sunday, July 23, 2023

Niho ʻOki Workshop with ʻUmi Kai

Learn to make a niho ʻoki (utility knife) with ‘Ōlohe ʻUmi Kai. Niho ʻoki are Hawaiian shark tooth knives that were traditionally used for wood carving, hair cutting, stripping bark for kapa, food preparation, and self-defense by makaʻāinana. This workshop is approximately three hours long.

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