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Expedition Dinosaur

Into the Deep

Journey beneath the waves and back in time at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum’s newest exhibit, Expedition Dinosaur: Into the Deep. This expansive 7,000-square-foot exhibit highlights fascinating parallels between prehistoric marine ecosystems and the diverse aquatic habitats surrounding our islands today.

Logo featuring a dinosaur-like marine creature emerging from water, with the text "Expedition: Dinosaur" and "Into the Deep.

Discover ancient marine worlds from the Jurassic period…Illustration of an ichthyosaur skeleton, showing the elongated body, tail, and paddles.

On View

May 24, 2025 – Jan. 25, 2026

Museum Hours

Open Every Day
9 am – 5 pm

Ages

All Ages

Location

Castle Memorial Building

Admission

Included with General Admission

Adults: $38.95
Seniors (65+): $35.95
Youth (4–17): $30.95
Children (3 and under): Free
Children age 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

A large prehistoric aquatic creature with sharp teeth swims swiftly underwater with a blurred forest visible in the background.A large prehistoric aquatic creature with sharp teeth swims swiftly underwater with a blurred forest visible in the background.
Fossilized skulls of two prehistoric creatures, one inside the other's mouth, displayed in a dark exhibition area.Fossilized skulls of two prehistoric creatures, one inside the other's mouth, displayed in a dark exhibition area.
Museum exhibit featuring dinosaur skeletons and informational displays, including Ichthyornis and Parasaurolophus, with blue lighting creating an oceanic atmosphere.Museum exhibit featuring dinosaur skeletons and informational displays, including Ichthyornis and Parasaurolophus, with blue lighting creating an oceanic atmosphere.
A museum exhibit featuring models and information displays about prehistoric marine life, including a giant coelacanth and other ancient sea creatures.A museum exhibit featuring models and information displays about prehistoric marine life, including a giant coelacanth and other ancient sea creatures.
A life-sized model of a prehistoric marine reptile, Dakosaurus, displayed in a museum setting with informational signage and decorative elements nearby.A life-sized model of a prehistoric marine reptile, Dakosaurus, displayed in a museum setting with informational signage and decorative elements nearby.
Museum display of an ichthyosaur model on a rocky base, surrounded by a rope barrier, with informational signs and dim lighting.Museum display of an ichthyosaur model on a rocky base, surrounded by a rope barrier, with informational signs and dim lighting.

Visitors of all ages will delight in interactive and engaging activities, including fossil digs, augmented reality sandboxes that explore volcanic island formation, dinosaur-themed animation studios, and the immersive “Journey to the Deep Theater.” Connect with Earth’s ancient past, fostering a deeper appreciation for our islands’ natural history and the ocean life that continues to define our home.

Major Sponsor

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Contributing Sponsor

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Illustration of a prehistoric reptile skeleton, showing a long tail, ribcage, and elongated snout, similar to a crocodile's anatomy.

Explore Jurassic seas, encounter lifelike dinosaurs, engage in interactive fossil digs, and experience immersive adventures that celebrate our oceans!

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