Playing With Light
October 7, 2023 - March 24, 2024
Playing With Light, created by Scitech in Perth, Australia and produced by Imagine Exhibitions, combines LIGHT, a fundamental element in our everyday lives, and PLAY, a means to ignite the imagination, in this fun exploration into light technology.
Coming Soon
October 7, 2023 -
March 24, 2024
Museum Hours
Open Daily
9 am – 5 pm
Closed Thanksgiving
& Christmas Day
Ages
All Ages
Location
Castle Memorial Building
Image Credit: Banaba/ Ocean Island, central Pacific, early 1900s, British Phosphate Commissioners, National Archives of Australia.
The exhibit’s full-body interactive displays will invite visitors to immerse themselves in the technology and wonders of light.
Picture walking through a tunnel, illuminated by 20,000 individual LED lights. Now imagine being able to manipulate those lights to follow your every movement! Keiki and ʻohana will also be able to see their shadows come to life with computer vision technology; explore a walk-in kaleidoscope; and be challenged to dodge lasers as they try to get to their next destination. The exhibit will emphasize the importance of play as a means to learning.
Don't Miss Our Member's Preview!
Before the general public sets foot into a new exhibit, members have the privilege to explore it. This means fewer crowds, a more intimate experience, and the opportunity to fully immerse oneself in the exhibit without feeling rushed. Not a member yet? Become a member today!
Playing With Light Member Preview


Organizer
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Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum
Friday, Oct. 6, 2023
5:30–8:00 p.m.
Castle Memorial Building & Gallery Lawns
Bishop Museum presents Playing With Light, an exhibit that combines LIGHT, a fundamental element in our everyday lives, and PLAY, a means to ignite the imagination, in this fun exploration into light technology. Come experience the exhibit before it opens to the public!
The evening will be hosted by Justin Cruz of KHON2 Honolulu and will include a variety of family friendly activities.
- Exhibition preview: See Playing With Light before it opens to the public
- Stargazing and sky explorations with the Hawaiian Astronomical Society
- Craft a souvenir medallion to take home
- Face painting and food trucks
Pre-registration ends Thurs. October 5, at 5 p.m.
- After the conclusion of pre-registration, Bishop Museum Members can register as walk-in registrants starting at 5:30 p.m. Fri. October 6.
This event is exclusive to Bishop Museum Members and their guests. Number of event registrations permitted by membership level:
- Student, Senior, Friend: 3 per membership (including member)
- Dual/Family: 8 per membership (including members)
- Patron, Benefactor, Visionary, Stewardship Circle: 10 per membership (including members)
Registered guests of members will not be admitted into Bishop Museum until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6 for the Membership Preview event.
- Bishop Museum Members must be present with their guests during check in for the event and have their digital membership card and photo ID available.
- Guests of members that sign up for Bishop Museum Membership on site with the Membership Team during the event receive 10% off any membership level and a limited-edition tote bag.
- Members that refer their guest to purchase a membership on site receive Two (2) One Day Passes as a mahalo for the referral and a limited-edition tote bag.
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