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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

Friday, November 21, 2025
The Stars Tonight
a group of people sitting in front of a projection screen.
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.
November 21 – 23, 2025
ʻUkulele Experience
Five ukuleles of different sizes and wood tones are displayed upright on stands outdoors, with greenery and the ocean in the background.

Join the ʻUkulele Guild of Hawaiʻi for the Hawaiian ʻUkulele Experience, an international event featuring an exhibition of an incredible array of one-of-a-kind custom ʻukulele and workshops on ʻukulele building techniques.

Sunday, November 23, 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. Sounds of the Ocean, the award-winning immersive experience, invites you and your family to a captivating fusion of art, music and mindfulness that will transport you to the heart of the ocean’s embrace.

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A historical document featuring the Hawaiian flag, titled "La Kuokoa o Hawaii Nei," dated November 28, 1843, and November 28, 1873, with text in Hawaiian.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.

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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