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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

Friday, November 28, 2025
Lā Kūʻokoʻa
A historical document featuring the Hawaiian flag, titled "La Kuokoa o Hawaii Nei," dated November 28, 1843, and November 28, 1873, with text in Hawaiian.
In partnership with Hui Aloha ʻĀina o Honolulu, Bishop Museum invites you to celebrate Lā Kūʻokoʻa – a historic holiday of the Hawaiian Kingdom – and the continuing kūʻokoʻa of the lāhui Hawaiʻi. Join us for a discussion with Hui Aloha ʻĀina o Honolulu, mele, mea ʻai provided by Hale Kealoha, and more.
Saturday, November 29, 2025
KAPU: Sacred Hawaiian Burials
A person stands on a rock by the ocean at sunset, holding a leafy branch with outstretched arms, silhouetted against the colorful sky.
More than 20 years ago, Keoni Kealoha Alvarez found his calling when he stumbled upon a secret cave in the forest near his ancestral home of Puna on Hawai‘i Island. Inside this cave were iwi, the sacred bones of Kānaka maoli (Native Hawaiians) from generations past.

Friday, December 12, 2025

The Stars Tonight: Trivia Dome

A group of people in a movie theater.
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

A group of people sitting in chairs and listening to music.

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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