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Lego model of a traditional Polynesian double-hulled sailing canoe with tan sails and Hawaiian and U.S. flags, displayed on a blue Lego base simulating water.
March 10, 2026
Hawaiʻi Middle School Students Express School Pride Via Newest Bishop Museum Exhibition, Aloha Bricks ’26: Stories of Hawaiʻi

The students’ school mosaics and other LEGO®-inspired creations take over the Castle Memorial Building on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

A brown Sunda slow loris with large eyes climbs on a tree branch in a dry, deforested landscape.
March 5, 2026
Bishop Museum and Australian Museum Scientists Describe Two Species Previously Thought to Be Extinct

The discovery of the live animals in New Guinea, originally known only from fossils, is a story of hope for biodiversity and the importance of conservation across the Pacific.

Person sitting at a table with jars, scissors, and jewelry displays at an outdoor market, interacting with another person across the table.
Feb. 27, 2026
Bishop Museum March 2026 Exhibitions, Public Programs, and Events

March sees the opening of Bishop Museum’s newest exhibition, sharing a look at our islands through the vivid and creative presentation of bricks! Engaging for the whole family, Aloha Bricks ‘26: Stories of Hawaiʻi is a celebration of the people, places, plants, animals, and stories that shape Hawaiʻi.

A man with glasses intently examines a board game on a table, with pieces arranged in front of him and other people nearby.
Feb. 10, 2026
Bishop Museum Hosts First Statewide Kōnane Tournament in Modern History

The Ka Makou Kōnane Invitational Tournament Finals will be held on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 from 4-10 p.m. in historic Hawaiian Hall.

Animated girl with curly hair holds a wooden oar while standing on a raft, with blue water and a waterfall in the background.
Feb. 3, 2026
Bishop Museum Partners With Kūmanu Productions and DTL to Offer Free Screening of “Moana 2” in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

The 2024 Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Moana 2’ animated feature starring Auli‘i Cravalho will be shown on the Museum’s Great Lawn on Feb. 7, 2026.

Blue background with white text reading "Aloha Bricks '26 Stories of Hawai'i" above a pixelated rainbow at the bottom of the image.
Jan. 27, 2026
Bishop Museum Announces New, Original Exhibition: Aloha Bricks ’26: Stories of Hawai’i

LEGO®-inspired constructions take over the Castle Memorial Building on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

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