J. Watumull Planetarium
J. Watumull Planetarium
Hawaiʻi’s Gateway to the Stars
To ensure the health and safety of our guests and staff, we’re temporarily suspending guided tours, Hot Spot demonstrations, and Planetarium shows.
To further ensure your safety, we’ve increased our sanitation procedures and have hand sanitizer stations throughout our campus including Hawaiian Hall, the Castle Memorial Building, and the Science Adventure Center. Mahalo and enjoy your visit.
Bishop Museum’s J. Watumull 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 online.
Daily Show Schedules
Click the show title for more information and to purchase tickets.
There is an additional $2.95 fee per person for each daytime Planetarium show.
Bishop Museum members continue to enjoy FREE admission to the daily Planetarium shows; members just need to pick up a Planetarium show ticket first at the Admission Desk.
Tickets are for a specific show and are available onsite from 9 a.m. on the day of the show.
About the J. Watumull Planetarium
Bishop Museum’s Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium was the first planetarium in Polynesia. Originally called the Kilolani Planetarium, the Watumull Planetarium has served over six million visitors and students since it opened its doors on December 11, 1961. Our Chronos II star machine provides one of the most vivid, realistic recreations of the night sky available today, with 8,500 pinpoint stars and realistic, bright planets. Our Digistar full dome video system covers the entire dome in immersive video, allowing us to fly through the rings of Saturn or into the depths of the Orion nebula.
The planetarium has 70 seats and serves 70,000 people a year. The planetarium focuses on programs about Hawai‘i; a hallmark of its programs is the blending of live and prerecorded elements within each program.
