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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

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J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Sunday, March 8, 2026
Mālama Hāloa Kalo Festival
Split image: Left side shows a graphic for the 18th Annual Mālama Hāloa Ka 'Ohe event with taro plants; right side shows green taro plants growing in wet soil.
In partnership with Ka Papa Loʻi ʻo Kānewai and Ka Papa Loʻi ʻo Punaluʻu, Bishop Museum is honored to host the 18th Annual Mālama Hāloa Kalo Festival and Symposium.
Friday, March 13, 2026
Aloha Bricks ’26 Members Preview
Blue background with "Aloha Bricks '26 Stories of Hawai'i" text above a rainbow made of stacked colored bricks.

Bishop Museum is excited to invite our members to an exclusive preview of Aloha Bricks ’26: Stories of Hawaiʻi, a family-friendly exhibition celebrating the people, places, plants, animals, and legends that shape our islands.

Friday, March 13, 2026

Museum After Hours
A stylized rainbow made of bricks on a blue background with text: "Bishop Museum After Hours, Aloha Bricks '26, Stories of Hawai'i.

In collaboration with Bishop Museum, the American Institute of Architects, Hawaii chapter (AIA Hawaii) invites you to a hands-on architectural workshop to celebrate the opening of the Museum’s Aloha Bricks LEGO® exhibit. Led by local architects, this interactive session draws from the Museum’s collections to explore how nature informs the built environment.

Friday, March 13, 2026

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.

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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