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September sees the Grand Opening of our newest exhibition, Explore EXCORE: The Art of Underwater Science, at Museum After Hours, where guests can meet the Museum researchers pioneering the latest advancements in marine imaging.
Explore EXCORE: The Art of Underwater Science transforms the Museum’s J. M. Long Gallery into a theater of crystal-clear underwater videos, originally captured in 8K resolution, showcasing some of the world’s most unexplored oceanic regions and unencountered aquatic creatures.
Bishop Museum, the State of Hawai‘i Museum of Natural and Cultural History, announces a new, original exhibition opening to the public on Sunday, Aug. 24: Explore EXCORE: The Art of Underwater Science dives into a vivid world of revolutionary underwater exploration.
Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design is proud to announce a new tour partnership with Bishop Museum, expanding access to one of Hawaiʻi’s most unique cultural destinations.
Bishop Museum, the State of Hawai‘i Museum of Natural and Cultural History, will once again hold its popular online auction, E Ulu a Paʻa. Bids will start at 9 a.m. HST Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 and run until 9 p.m. HST Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. Shoppers can register now and preview the more than 90 one-of-a-kind treasures and exlusive Bishop Museum Experiences available at bishopmuseum.cbo.io.
Beginning in August 2025, Bishop Museum, the State of Hawai‘i Museum of Natural and Cultural History, will initiate a phased return of more than 10,000 pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection to the Mariana Islands, including the latte stones currently on display in front of Hawaiian Hall.
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