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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

Friday, September 20, 2024
The Stars Tonight
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This show will have a quiz format. Families are encouraged at the 6:00 p.m. show. Questions increase in difficulty in the 7:30 p.m. show. All ages welcome.
September 21 – 22, 2024
Honolulu Intertribal Powwow
A person in traditional attire with feathered headgear and a fan, smiling in an outdoor setting with palm trees and a crowd in the background.

The 48th Annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow, presented by the Hoʻopili Tribal Council (formally known as the Oʻahu Intertribal Council), is a vibrant cultural celebration that brings together American Indian, Alaska Native, and First Nations people.

Saturday, October 12, 2024
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.

Saturday, November 9, 2024
Kāhuli Festival 2024
Close-up of a small snail with a brown, ridged shell crawling on the edge of a green leaf against a dark background.

The 3rd Annual Kāhuli Festival’s theme is Partnerships for Preserving Biodiversity. Hosted by the Bishop Museum, the festival offers an opportunity for the many partners in research, conservation, education, and natural resource management to showcase how we mālama pū i ka ʻāina, especially through the lens of our endangered Hawaiian land snails.

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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OPEN DAILY 9 AM – 5 PM

1525 BERNICE STREET
HONOLULU, HAWAI’I 96817

OPEN DAILY 9 AM – 5 PM

1525 BERNICE STREET
HONOLULU, HAWAI’I 96817

Ka ʻUla Wena: Oceanic Red - Temporary Exhibit Closure
Ka ʻUla Wena: Oceanic Red is currently closed for maintenance. We appreciate your understanding and support.

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