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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

Aloha Bricks ’26: Stories of Hawaiʻi

Wayfinders

J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 4, 2026
Shells, Wings & Wonder
A young boy looks up at a large LEGO sculpture in a museum exhibit, with other visitors and artwork visible in the background.
In collaboration with Bishop Museum, the American Institute of Architects, Hawaiʻi chapter (AIA Hawaiʻi) invites you to a hands-on architectural workshop celebrating the Museum’s newest exhibit, Aloha Bricks LEGO®. Led by local architects, this interactive session draws from the Museum’s collections to explore how nature informs the built environment.
Friday, April 10, 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.

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Kalihi Ahupuaʻa Ride
Aerial view of a residential neighborhood on the left; on the right, a man addresses a seated crowd under a large, open structure.
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum is honored to welcome our Kalihi neighbors participating in the 2026 Kalihi Ahupuaʻa Ride.

Saturday, April 11, 2026

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.

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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