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.
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
Upcoming Events
Celebrate and explore ʻaʻaʻā (lava tube) biodiversity from Hawai‘i! ʻElala ʻAʻaʻā o Hawaiʻi features Bishop Museum’s renewed lava tube “caving” experience that highlights Hawaiian underground biodiversity.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Kanikapila ma Kaiwiʻula
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.
Friday, July 17, 2026
The Stars Tonight
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.
Established on July 31,1843, by Kauikeaouli, King Kamehameha III, Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea became one of the first national holidays of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
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.