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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 and Christmas Day

OPEN DAILY
9 AM – 5 PM

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

1525 BERNICE STREET • HONOLULU, HAWAIʻI 96817

1525 BERNICE STREET HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I 96817

Featured Exhibits & Events

Explore EXCORE

Expedition Dinosaur: Into The Deep

Wayfinders

J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Grow Aloha
A vibrant tropical landscape is showcased with majestic mountains, a radiant rainbow, lush flora, and a vivid bird. People are seen joyfully gardening and relaxing, reminiscent of a scene you'd discover at the Bishop Museum's enchanting exhibits.
Grow Aloha is a hui of plant adoption partners working together to restore Hawaiian plants and our relationships with them in urban areas. Bishop Museum is a proud partner and plant adoption site on Oʻahu.
Friday, September 19, 2025

The Stars Tonight

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.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Beneath 20,000 Feet
A control room with multiple large monitors displaying underwater scenes, sonar data, and technical readouts; several people are working at computer stations.
At depths of nearly 20,000 feet, the abyssal plains cover nearly 70% of the ocean floor, making them the largest habitat on Earth—and one of the least understood.
Friday, September 26, 2025
SHELL SONG
A woman with long dark hair and glasses smiles beside the cover of a children's book titled "Shell Song" featuring a girl on a beach.
Based on the author’s true family history, Shell Song is a picture book about Japanese American incarceration in Hawai‘i during World War II and is a moving tribute to the importance of finding and collecting pieces of hope, big or small, even in the darkest of times.

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.

Notice: On Wednesday, September 17th and Thursday, September 18th, the Hawaiian Hall Complex will be closed for scheduled maintenance. Other areas—including the Dinosaurs exhibit, the Science Adventure Center, and the Planetarium—will remain open. Admission will be free, with Planetarium shows $3 per guest (free for members).
Mahalo nui loa for your understanding and support!

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