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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, 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

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Kaiwiʻula Night Market x Dino Night

A crowd gathers outside Bishop Museum, where a person in a dinosaur costume interacts with visitors during an outdoor event.
Get ready, the dinosaurs are back, and theyʻre taking over! Come to Bishop Museum on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a blast-from-the-past, family-friendly night.

Wednesday, December 17, 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.
Friday, December 19, 2025
Museum After Hours
An older woman with gray hair sits outside near a stone building with arched doorways, wearing a floral dress and a necklace.
In partnership with the Mary Kawena Pukui Cultural Preservation Society, Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum invites you to celebrate the life, work and legacy of our hero of cultural preservation, Mary Kawena Pukui.
Sunday, December 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.

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.

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