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

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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

Sunday, September 13, 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.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Hōkūle’a in the Chesapeake
A group of people, some in traditional attire, stand outdoors near water. Two individuals in the center are shaking hands, surrounded by others observing the interaction.

This panel commemorates Hōkūleʻa’s voyage to Piscataway Country in 2016 and is part of a three-day convening titled “Tidewater Travelers and Wa‘a Voyagers: A Piskatàwe/Kānaka ‘Ōiwi Story.”

Friday, September 18, 2026

The Stars Tonight: Trivia Dome

A group of people in a movie theater.
Join us for the Stars Tonight at Bishop Museum! Examine the skies with a presenter in our planetarium, featuring the stars, planets, astronomical highlights, and other stories of the current season.

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.

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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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