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Wayfinders: Waves, Winds, and Stars

Fisheye view of a starry night sky from a boat, with silhouettes of people and sails, overlaid with the "Wayfinders: Waves Winds & Stars" logo.

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This live-action fulldome program puts you on the deck of the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa as you explore traditional Polynesian navigation. Learn how to read the stars and interpret the winds and waves to navigate without modern instruments. The film tells the story of the Polynesian Voyaging Society and the recovery of the nearly lost art and science of traditional, non-instrument navigation in Hawaii.

The film stands on its own as a 25-minute show but can be extended to an hour by integrating live, instructor-led elements to immerse the audience in an interactive learning experience. The first two live segments build to the third: a virtual trip from Hawaii to Tahiti and back with the audience determining when they have returned to Hawaii.

This film was produced in Hawaii by Bishop Museum and 1001 Stories in collaboration with the Polynesian Voyaging Society. A fulldome show for planetariums and digital dome theatres.

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If you are interested in bringing this captivating full-dome program to your own planetarium or venue, Bishop Museum offers licensing opportunities in partnership with the Polynesian Voyaging Society and 1001 Stories. Step aboard the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa and experience the nearly lost art and science of non-instrument navigation across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific, in a stunning 45-minute presentation designed for audiences ages 8 and up. For more information, technical details, and licensing inquiries, please contact our Planetarium Manager, Romee Gaoiran, at romee.gaoiran@bishopmuseum.org, or fill out the form below.

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