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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

Featured Exhibits & Events

Expedition Dinosaur: Into The Deep

Wayfinders

Kū a Lanakila!

J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Grow Aloha
A vibrant tropical landscape is showcased with majestic mountains, a radiant rainbow, lush flora, and a vivid bird. People are seen joyfully gardening and relaxing, reminiscent of a scene you'd discover at the Bishop Museum's enchanting exhibits.
Grow Aloha is a hui of plant adoption partners working together to restore Hawaiian plants and our relationships with them in urban areas. Bishop Museum is a proud partner and plant adoption site on Oʻahu.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Navigating by the Stars
A group of people standing on the deck of a sailboat.
Join Bishop Museum Planetarium educators and Hōkūleʻa navigator and Honolulu Community College Hoʻokele Instructor Kaʻiulani Murphy for Navigating by the Stars! Each talk will include an introduction to the night sky and celestial navigation and will feature the Hawaiian star line most prominent that month.
Friday, May 23, 2025
Dinosaurs Member Preview
A large fossilized skull of a prehistoric crocodile, displayed in a dark museum setting with some illuminated background screens.

Join us for an exclusive, immersive evening exploring the prehistoric wonders of “Expedition Dinosaur: Into the Deep” at Bishop Museum! Step back in time and dive into ancient oceans teeming with marine dinosaurs and other extraordinary prehistoric creatures.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Science & Sustainability Festival
Two people standing and pointing at a display case filled with various natural specimens, including jars and a coral branch, in a museum setting.
Bishop Museum’s Science & Sustainability Festival brings together Museum scientists, educators, cultural practitioners, and community partners to highlight the ongoing work needed to protect biodiversity and build a sustainable future in Hawaiʻi.

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, May 17th, Bishop Museum will close at 3:00 pm for the
Summer Sizzle Music Festival. Mahalo ā nui!

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