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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

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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

Featured Exhibits & Events

Explore EXCORE

Expedition Dinosaur: Into The Deep

Wayfinders

J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Beneath 20,000 Feet
A control room with multiple large monitors displaying underwater scenes, sonar data, and technical readouts; several people are working at computer stations.
At depths of nearly 20,000 feet, the abyssal plains cover nearly 70% of the ocean floor, making them the largest habitat on Earth—and one of the least understood.
Friday, September 26, 2025
SHELL SONG
A woman with long dark hair and glasses smiles beside the cover of a children's book titled "Shell Song" featuring a girl on a beach.
Based on the author’s true family history, Shell Song is a picture book about Japanese American incarceration in Hawai‘i during World War II and is a moving tribute to the importance of finding and collecting pieces of hope, big or small, even in the darkest of times.
Friday, September 26, 2025
Nānā i ke Kumu Series
Two women in an office; one is looking through a file cabinet, while the other sits at a desk with a typewriter and open file folders.
In partnership with the Mary Kawena Pukui Cultural Preservation Society, Bishop Museum invites you to celebrate the life, work and legacy of our hero of cultural preservation, Mary Kawena Pukui.
Sunday, September 28, 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.

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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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