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.
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
Upcoming Events
Friday, September 18, 2026
The Stars Tonight: Trivia Dome
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.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Laʻa: Consecration of Aloha ʻĀina in ʻAha
Bishop Museum is honored to partner with the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the landing of the Kahoʻolawe Nine.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Kāhuli Celebration Day
We celebrate Kāhuli in 2026 with a day of live music, hula, puppetry, educational presentations, and activity booths in Hawaiian Hall.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Chronicling the true story of three boys’ discovery of a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex fossil in July 2022 in North Dakota, T. REX takes you through. the life and times of this iconic dinosaur.
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.