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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 and Christmas Day

OPEN DAILY
9 AM – 5 PM

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

1525 BERNICE STREET • HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI 96817

1525 BERNICE STREET HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I 96817

Featured Exhibits & Events

Explore EXCORE

Expedition Dinosaur: Into The Deep

Wayfinders

J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Friday, November 14, 2025
Ka’ū nui hiehie i ka makani
An older woman and a young man stand by a sign reading "Byron Ledge" with a volcanic crater and plume in the background.
Kaʻū Nui Hiehie i ka Makani pays tribute to Mary Kawena Pukui’s beloved homeland of Kaʻū—the place that formed her understanding of the world, her knowledge of our customs and practices, and her deep awareness of both the natural and spiritual realms.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Navigating by the Stars

A group of people standing on the deck of a sailboat.
Join Bishop Museum Planetarium educators and Hōkūleʻa navigator and Honolulu Community College Hoʻokele Instructor Kaʻiulani Murphy for Navigating by the Stars!

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.

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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