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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

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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

Kū a Lanakila!

Ka ‘Ula Wena: Oceanic Red

J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Friday, January 10, 2025
Museum After Hours
Various textured and patterned textiles, including stripes and geometric designs, are spread out on a surface with a pair of scissors and some rolls of tape nearby.
In collaboration with the Bishop Museum Association Council, Museum After Hours brings back the beloved program series Traditions of the Pacific. Traditions of the Pacific celebrates the extraordinary history, culture, and environment of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. Enjoy workshops, demos, and talks across the Museum’s gallery lawns.
Saturday, January 11, 2025

Ka ʻUla Wena: Last Chance

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Take advantage of this special opportunity to visit the highly acclaimed original Bishop Museum exhibition, Ka ʻUla Wena: Oceanic Red, right before its closing day! Experience Ka ʻUla Wena: Oceanic Red with exhibition tours and ʻUla Nōweo Reflections, special presentations on the exhibition themes by exhibit curators and community leaders.

Friday, November 15, 2024
The Stars Tonight
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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.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Navigating by the Stars

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Join Bishop Museum Planetarium educators and Hōkūleʻa navigator and Honolulu Community College Hoʻokele Instructor Kaʻiulani Murphy for Navigating by the Stars!

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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