Past Exhibits

Tatau: Marks of Polynesia
November 13, 2021 -
  July 4, 2022
The "Tatau: Marks of Polynesia" exhibition at Bishop Museum explored the rich tradition of Samoan tattooing. This event showcased the artistry and cultural significance of tatau, highlighting the work of renowned tattoo masters and their role in preserving Samoan identity and heritage. The exhibitio...
The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu
June 18, 2022 -
  October 16, 2022
Our "The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu" exhibition delved into the cultural and spiritual significance of four ancient stones on Waikīkī Beach, associated with māhū healers who brought their arts from Tahiti. The exhibit featured multimedia presentations, including an animated film and projections, to ...
Taxonomy: Our Lives Depend On It 
July 23, 2022 -
  February 19, 2023
Taxonomy: Our Lives Depend On It featured a variety of media including images, video, and interactives to tell our visitors stories of taxonomy and the people who do taxonomic work. Taxonomy also showcased one of the largest displays of plants and animals representative of Bishop Museum’s natural sc...
a museum with a bunch of glass cases in it.

Taxonomy

Our Lives Depend On It

July 23 – February 19, 2023

a group of people standing in front of large rocks.

The Healer Stones

Of Kapaemahu

a group of people standing in front of large rocks.

The Healer Stones

Of Kapaemahu

June 18 – October 16, 2022

a man with a tattoo on his arm.

Tatau

Marks of Polynesia

November 13, 2021–July 4, 2022

a woman and a child looking at a dinosaur exhibit.

Expedition Dinosaur

Rise of the Mammals

October 2, 2021 – January 23, 2022

a large mural of a man's face on the side of a building.

Pow Wow

The First Decade: From Hawaiʻi to the World

May 15 to September 19, 2021

a museum with a bunch of pictures on the wall.

(Re)Generations

Challenging Scientific Racism in Hawaiʻi

February 20 – October 24, 2021

a black and white photo of a group of men with guitars.

Kaula Piko

The Source Of Strings

July 18, 2020 — January 31, 2021

a woman in an apron is making art work.

Honolulu Printmakers

Where Art & Science Meet

February 1 - May 3, 2020

a man riding a surfboard on top of a wave.

Mai Kinohi Mai

Surfing In Hawaiʻi

December 14, 2019 – March 28, 2021

a close up of an octopus on a white background.

Spineless Wonders

Rising From The Deep

September 21, 2019 — June 28, 2020

a group of children standing in front of a display of a ship.

Travelling Bricks

An Exhibition
Made of LEGO® Bricks

May 25 - October 27, 2020

a close up of an octopus on a white background.

Spineless Wonders

Rising From The Deep

September 21, 2019 — June 28, 2020

a group of children standing in front of a display of a ship.

Travelling Bricks

An Exhibition
Made of LEGO® Bricks

May 25 - October 27, 2020

a wooden statue of a man with an angry face.

Kini Ke Kua

Transformative Images

February 1 – May 3, 2020

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