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, August 14, 2026
Mele After Hours
Experience the magic of Hawaiian music under the stars at Bishop Museum’s Mele After Hours, returning Friday, August 14, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the Great Lawn.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
T. REX: Extended Cut Screenings
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.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Navigating by the Stars
Join Hōkūleʻa navigator and Honolulu Community College Hoʻokele Instructor Kaʻiulani Murphy for Navigating by the Stars! Each talk will include an introduction to the night sky and celestial navigation, and will feature the Hawaiian star line most prominent in August.
Friday, August 28, 2026
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.
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.