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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 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

Kū a Lanakila!

Ka ‘Ula Wena: Oceanic Red

J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Friday, October 11, 2024
Museum After Hours
Close-up of the bow of a wooden canoe with a grassy shore and multiple kayaks in the background, along with a blue sky and palm trees.

Experience the interweaving of political and cultural life during the aftermath of the 1893 illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdon depicted in Kū a Lanakila! Expressions of Sovereignty, 1900-1920.

Saturday, November 9, 2024
Kāhuli Festival 2024
Close-up of a small snail with a brown, ridged shell crawling on the edge of a green leaf against a dark background.

The 3rd Annual Kāhuli Festival’s theme is Partnerships for Preserving Biodiversity. Hosted by the Bishop Museum, the festival offers an opportunity for the many partners in research, conservation, education, and natural resource management to showcase how we mālama pū i ka ʻāina, especially through the lens of our endangered Hawaiian land snails.

Saturday, November 9, 2024

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.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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!

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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OPEN DAILY 9 AM – 5 PM

1525 BERNICE STREET
HONOLULU, HAWAI’I 96817

OPEN DAILY 9 AM – 5 PM

1525 BERNICE STREET
HONOLULU, HAWAI’I 96817

Ka ʻUla Wena: Oceanic Red - Temporary Exhibit Closure
Ka ʻUla Wena: Oceanic Red is currently closed for maintenance. We appreciate your understanding and support.

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