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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

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 1, 2025
May Day 2025
Performers on stage at the Hawaiian Airlines May Day event, with bright lighting and a colorful backdrop.
The live concert will be on Thursday, May 1, from 5-9 p.m. at the Great Lawn of Bishop Museum. Concert tickets are available for purchase at mele.com. Audiences around the world can enjoy the live broadcast on May 1 at 7pm, exclusively on mele.com.
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Celebrate Micronesia
A group of women in traditional Polynesian attire perform a dance outdoors on grass, with blurred people and tents in the background.
Join us for an unforgettable day of cultural exchange and celebration at the 2025 Celebrate Micronesia Festival! Now in its annual tradition, this vibrant festival brings together Micronesian voices and communities from across the Pacific for a day of music, dance, art, food, and storytelling.
Friday, May 9, 2025
Ke kāhuli leo leʻa o ka nahele
Two women engaged in conversation in a room with tribal masks and a sign reading "Dancing and Music". One is standing with a ruffled top and the other is seated wearing a floral dress and necklace.

In partnership with the Mary Kawena Pukui Cultural Preservation Society, Bishop Museum invites you to celebrate the life, work, and enduring legacy of Mary Kawena Pukui, a foundational pillar of Hawaiian knowledge and cultural revitalization.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

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.

Notice: On Thursday, May 1st, Bishop Museum will close at 3:00 pm for
Hawaiian Airlines May Day 2025. Mahalo ā nui!

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