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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

Saturday, December 6, 2025

EXCORE Ichthyology Collection Tours

A person examines photographic slides on a light table, featuring images of various fish and other subjects.

Inspired by our newest exhibition Explore EXCORE: The Art of Underwater Science, get a behind-the-scenes look at Bishop Museum’s fish collection with Richard Pyle, senior curator of Ichthyology and director of EXCORE.

Saturday, December 13, 2025

FIFO Hawaiʻi 2025
A person in a colorful outfit and floral headpiece stands on a hilltop, overlooking mountains and the ocean under a partly cloudy sky.
Created in 2004 in Tahiti, French Polynesia, FIFO: The International Oceanian Documentary Film Festival aims to promote Oceania and make it visible through documentary films.
Friday, December 12, 2025
The Stars Tonight: Trivia Dome
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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, December 13, 2025
Kanikapila ma Kaiwiʻula
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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.

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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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