Nā Ulu Kaiwiʻula, Native Hawaiian Garden Tour
Friday, February 21, 2020
10:30–11:00 am
Included with daily admission

Prior to the coming of human beings, many of the plants and animals living in Hawaiʻi were found nowhere else in the world. With the arrival of Pacific Island peoples and their staple crops, new plants for food, medicines, and materials were brought to Hawaiʻi. Join us on a tour of the Bishop Museum’s ethnobotanical garden to learn about the plants that help to define the uniqueness of Hawaiʻi and connect these special islands to the broader Pacific.

James Hood and Vortex Immersion Media Present: MESMERICA 360: A Visual Music Journey

Friday, February 21: 6pm & 8pm
Saturday, February 22: 8pm
Sunday, February 23: 6pm & 8pm

J. Watumull Planetarium

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist, James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world to create an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and also stimulate your mind and senses.  This family-friendly, mind-expanding projection experience is designed to relieve stress, and is suitable for all ages 6 years and above. Come and leave your troubles at the door as we take you on a fantastic journey into awe-inspiring imaginary landscapes.

Members receive 10% off tickets

James Hood and Vortex Immersion Media Present: MESMERICA 360: A Visual Music Journey

Friday, February 21: 6pm & 8pm
Saturday, February 22: 8pm
Sunday, February 23: 6pm & 8pm

J. Watumull Planetarium

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist, James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world to create an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and also stimulate your mind and senses.  This family-friendly, mind-expanding projection experience is designed to relieve stress, and is suitable for all ages 6 years and above. Come and leave your troubles at the door as we take you on a fantastic journey into awe-inspiring imaginary landscapes.

Members receive 10% off tickets

Living Culture Presentation:
The Art and Significance of Lei
With Kumu Melvin Kahōkūloa Lantaka
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Hawaiian Hall Atrium
10:00 am–2:00 pm
This program is free with paid Museum admission.

In this presentation you’ll see a wide range of materials and techniques used in traditional and modern-era lei making. In addition to flowers, lei can be made from shells, foliage, feathers, and seeds in a variety of styles that are ever-evolving. Learn the continued importance of making, giving, and wearing lei daily and for cultural events.
You’ll also have the opportunity to see traditional Hawaiian lei and other adornments from Bishop Museum’s collections on the second floor of Hawaiian Hall.

The Bishop Museum Living Culture presentations and workshops are supported by Hawai‘i Tourism through the Kūkulu Ola Program.

Banana Slug String Band Bash
Saturday, February 22, 2020
11:00 am–Noon
Flanders Lawn
Included with daily admission

Enjoy a morning concert with the Banana Slug String Band—lovable musicians and songwriters—who blend music, theater, puppetry, and audience participation to create a lively learning environment. Their original songs and catchy musical styles are full of educational, fun, and motivational messages. Come and be inspired to learn more about the Earth.

Learn about the magic of surfing and creatures of the deep in two ocean-themed exhibits:

Mai Kinohi Mai: Surfing in Hawai‘i
Castle Memorial Building
December 14, 2019–May 3, 2020

Surfing is a culture, an art, a science, and a way of life. Enjoy this original exhibit featuring unique treasures from the Museum’s collection of surfing materials and archival surfing photographs. View the greatest assemblage of storied surfboards ever, both from our collection and on loan, spanning surfing’s early history to the present day.

Spineless Wonders: Rising From the Deep
J. M. Long Gallery
September 21, 2019–March 29, 2020

Explore stunning images by acclaimed nature photographer Susan Middleton—who specializes in the portraiture of rare and endangered species—and encounter an array of marine invertebrates from the Museum’s collections, rarely seen on view with such clarity. Get up close and personal with these tiny and curious spineless wonders that are usually hidden below the ocean’s surface.

Make a day of it with these other fun programs!
In My Backyard (25 min.)
J. Watumull Planetarium
10:00 am
Planetarium programs are $2.95 per person.
A tour of the night sky with cartoons and song. Recommended for ages eight years old and younger, and any adults in tow.

Twilight Zone: Life in the Deep Sea (25 min.)
Science Adventure Center, Hot Spot Theater
Noon
Included with daily admission
Join Bishop Museum’s science educators as they explore the ocean’s “Twilight Zone.” Learn about amazing deep-sea discoveries and the mysterious creatures that inhabit this region.

The Hot Spot Rock: Lava Melt Demo for Kids! (25 min.)
Science Adventure Center, Hot Spot Theater
2:30 pm
Included with daily admission
Learn about the formation of the Hawaiian Islands and Hawaiʻi’s volcanoes in this unique volcano show. For children aged 2–10 years.

James Hood and Vortex Immersion Media Present: MESMERICA 360: A Visual Music Journey

Friday, February 21: 6pm & 8pm
Saturday, February 22: 8pm
Sunday, February 23: 6pm & 8pm

J. Watumull Planetarium

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist, James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world to create an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and also stimulate your mind and senses.  This family-friendly, mind-expanding projection experience is designed to relieve stress, and is suitable for all ages 6 years and above. Come and leave your troubles at the door as we take you on a fantastic journey into awe-inspiring imaginary landscapes.

Members receive 10% off tickets

James Hood and Vortex Immersion Media Present: MESMERICA 360: A Visual Music Journey

Friday, February 21: 6pm & 8pm
Saturday, February 22: 8pm
Sunday, February 23: 6pm & 8pm

J. Watumull Planetarium

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist, James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world to create an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and also stimulate your mind and senses.  This family-friendly, mind-expanding projection experience is designed to relieve stress, and is suitable for all ages 6 years and above. Come and leave your troubles at the door as we take you on a fantastic journey into awe-inspiring imaginary landscapes.

Members receive 10% off tickets

James Hood and Vortex Immersion Media Present: MESMERICA 360: A Visual Music Journey

Friday, February 21: 6pm & 8pm
Saturday, February 22: 8pm
Sunday, February 23: 6pm & 8pm

J. Watumull Planetarium

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist, James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world to create an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and also stimulate your mind and senses.  This family-friendly, mind-expanding projection experience is designed to relieve stress, and is suitable for all ages 6 years and above. Come and leave your troubles at the door as we take you on a fantastic journey into awe-inspiring imaginary landscapes.

Members receive 10% off tickets

Nā Ulu Kaiwiʻula, Native Hawaiian Garden Tour
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
10:30–11:00 am
Included with daily admission

Prior to the coming of human beings, many of the plants and animals living in Hawaiʻi were found nowhere else in the world. With the arrival of Pacific Island peoples and their staple crops, new plants for food, medicines, and materials were brought to Hawaiʻi. Join us on a tour of the Bishop Museum’s ethnobotanical garden to learn about the plants that help to define the uniqueness of Hawaiʻi and connect these special islands to the broader Pacific.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Snug as a Bug

February 28, 2020

5-7 PM

$10 per adult, $15 per child

Wear your pj’s, bring a stuffed friend, and experience a fun-filled evening at Bishop Museum! Enjoy two bug-themed programs before tucking your friend in for the night and going home to sleep in your own bed. Come back to the Museum on Saturday (or Sunday!) morning to pick up your friend and hear all about their overnight adventures. All participants will be sent five digital photos of their Museum experience.

Living Culture Workshop:
Ka Lei—Wearable Art
With Kumu Melvin Kahōkūloa Lantaka
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Pākī 2
10:00 am–1:00 pm

Registration: $25 per person; online pre-registration is required. Museum admission is included with workshop registration.
Bishop Museum members receive 10% off registration.
Register online today; space is limited.

In this three-hour, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to appreciate the cultural connections, history, and value associated with the lei-making art form as well as learn the practical skills to fashion a lei from different kinds of foliage. And after the workshop, you can continue to make lei on your own for future occasions.

The Bishop Museum Living Culture presentations and workshops are supported by Hawai‘i Tourism through the Kūkulu Ola Program.

Living Culture Presentation:
ʻOhe Kāpala (Bamboo Stamp Patterns)
With Nalu Andrade of Nā Maka Kahiko
Saturday, February 29, March 7, 14 & 21, 2020
10:00 am–2:00 pm
Hawaiian Hall Atrium
This program is free with paid Museum admission.

ʻOhe kāpala are bamboo stamps that were traditionally used to print designs on kapa (barkcloth). Today, bamboo stamp designs grace stationery, jewelry, and many other adornments. In this program, Andrade will present the detailed process of carving bamboo stamps. His intricately carved designs are inspired both by nature and his research at Bishop Museum.

The presentation will also allow you an opportunity to see traditional Hawaiian ‘ohe kāpala, and kapa with stamp-pattern designs from Bishop Museum’s collections on the second floor of Hawaiian Hall.

The Bishop Museum Living Culture presentations and workshops are supported by the Hawai‘i Tourism through the Kūkulu Ola Program.