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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

Wayfinders

J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Friday, February 20, 2026
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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Stories of the Southern Skies
Silhouette of a person using a sextant at dusk near the ocean, with a dark sky and a small island visible in the distance.
Join visiting presenter Kaitlyn Martin from Te Ara Whānui ki te Rangi Space Place at Carter Observatory as she shares stories of the southern hemisphere’s skies from Aotearoa New Zealand!

Friday, February 20, 2026

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.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Stories of the Southern Skies

Silhouette of a person using a sextant at dusk near the ocean, with a dark sky and a small island visible in the distance.
Join visiting presenter Kaitlyn Martin from Te Ara Whānui ki te Rangi Space Place at Carter Observatory as she shares stories of the southern hemisphere’s skies from Aotearoa New Zealand!

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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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