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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

Kū a Lanakila!

Ka ‘Ula Wena: Oceanic Red

J. Watumull Planetarium

Science Adventure Center

Hawaiian Hall

Upcoming Events

Thursday Through Tuesday

Daily Planetarium Shows
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Explore the Hawaiian night sky in our planetarium with a presenter, featuring the stars, planets, and stories rooted in Hawaiian traditions and celestial navigation.

Saturday Through Monday

Meet Me at the Hot Spot
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Join us in our Hot Spot Theater to learn about volcanoes and the creation of the Hawaiian Islands. Don’t miss your chance to touch different lava rocks and explore the natural wonder of volcanoes in this unique show.
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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