J. Watumull Planetarium
Hawaiʻi’s Gateway to the Stars
Bishop Museum’s Planetarium shows are a must-see for all Museum visitors! Immerse yourself in the night sky, travel from Hawai‘i to Tahiti by the stars, and more. Tickets may be purchased at the Admission Desk, or you may purchase your tickets online today if you know when you plan to visit!
11:00 am
In My Backyard – Planetarium
(25 min — Tickets $2.95)
A tour of the night sky with cartoons and song. Recommended for ages 8 years old and younger, and any adults in tow.
11:30 am
Wayfinders – Planetarium
(25 min — Tickets $2.95)
This fulldome program puts you on the deck of the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa as you explore traditional Polynesian navigation and find your own way to Tahiti from Hawaiʻi. Produced by Bishop Museum in collaboration with Polynesian Voyaging Society and 1001 Stories. The shorter version of our signature show.
12:30 pm
The Sky Tonight – Planetarium
(25 min — Tickets $2.95)
In this live program you’ll explore the current evening sky in Hawai’i under the guidance of one of our planetarium presenters, enhanced with our new fulldome Digistar 4 system. You’ll get a star map (yours to take home!) to help find tonight’s constellations and planets.
1:30 pm
Wayfinders – Planetarium
(50 min — Tickets $2.95)
This fulldome program puts you on the deck of the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa as you explore traditional Polynesian navigation and find your own way to Tahiti from Hawaiʻi. Produced by Bishop Museum in collaboration with Polynesian Voyaging Society and 1001 Stories. The longer version of our signature show.
3:30 pm
The Sky Tonight – Planetarium
(25 min — Tickets $2.95)
In this live program you’ll explore the current evening sky in Hawai’i under the guidance of one of our planetarium presenters, enhanced with our new fulldome Digistar 4 system. You’ll get a star map (yours to take home!) to help find tonight’s constellations and planets.
Skywatch – Monthly Astronomy Article & Map
Each month our planetarium staff compiles your guide to the sky.
NASA’s Earth Observing Mission
Experience NASA's satellites, in our newest exhibition, at the J. Watumull Planetarium!
There is an additional $2.95 fee per person for each daytime Planetarium show.
Bishop Museum members will continue to enjoy FREE admission to the daily Planetarium shows; members who wish to attend a Planetarium show just need to pick up a planetarium show ticket first at the Museum Ticket Box.
Tickets are for a specific show and are available onsite from 9 a.m. on the day of the show.
NOTE for ASTC Passport Program members, Planetarium admission is not an included benefit.