State of Hawaiʻi Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Immerse yourself in Hawaiʻi’s rich culture and heritage at the premier natural and cultural history museum in the state.

State of Hawaiʻi Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Masks covering the nose and mouth are optional but encouraged indoors. For more information see our Health and Safety page.

OPEN DAILY
9 AM – 5 PM

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years

OPEN DAILY
9 AM – 5 PM

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years

1525 BERNICE STREET • HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI 96817

1525 BERNICE STREET HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I 96817

Featured Exhibits & Events

Experience Ea Mai ʻEiwa

Aloha Bricks ’26: Stories of Hawaiʻi

Wayfinders

J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Laʻa: Consecration of Aloha ʻĀina in ʻAha

People stand in shallow water near a rocky shoreline at sunset, with a sailboat and a mountain visible in the background.

Bishop Museum is honored to partner with the Protect Kahoʻolawe ʻOhana in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the landing of the Kahoʻolawe Nine.

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Kāhuli Celebration Day
Three snails with multicolored shells crawl in a row on a white background. National Geographic Photo Ark and photographer credit are visible in the lower left corner.

We celebrate Kāhuli in 2026 with a day of live music, hula, puppetry, educational presentations, and activity booths in Hawaiian Hall.

Sunday, September 27, 2026
T. REX: Extended Cut Screenings
A Tyrannosaurus rex stands on a rocky outcrop at sunset, with the sun shining behind it and the text "T-REX" in the lower right corner.

Chronicling the true story of three boys’ discovery of a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex fossil in July 2022 in North Dakota, T. REX takes you through. the life and times of this iconic dinosaur.

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Kanikapila ma Kaiwiʻula

A group of people sitting in chairs and listening to music.

E hoʻokani pila pū kākou! Bring your ʻukulele, or borrow one of ours! Join in to learn some new techniques, share moʻolelo or just enjoy the music with members of the ʻUkulele Guild of Hawaiʻi.

Be a Part of Our Story

Celebrate the extraordinary history, culture, and environment of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific with a gift to Bishop Museum. As a partner in the Museum’s work, you can help to sustain vital collections, research, and knowledge, and inspire exploration and discovery with a tax-deductible donation.

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