Welcome to Hawai‘i’s Museum

Immerse yourself in Hawaiʻi’s rich culture and heritage at the premier natural and cultural history museum in the state.

Welcome to Hawaiʻi’s Museum

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

Saturday, May 7, 2022

The Stars Tonight Online
In May we’ll show you how to find the planets, the Hawaiian star line Kaiwikuamoʻo and learn how to use it to star-hop through six constellations, including the Southern Cross and more!

Friday, May 13, 2022

Bishop Museum’s After Hours
Need a a place to pau hana? We’ve got you covered! Explore Historic Hawaiian Hall, experience unique changing exhibitions, hear about the latest scientific discoveries, and engage with Hawaiian cultural practitioners all at Bishop Museum’s After Hours events.

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Celebrate Micronesia Festival 2022
We celebrate our many rich connections across time, place, and ocean, showing that while the pandemic presents barriers to being together, we continue to maintain connections, share cultural art, performances, poetry, stories, and resources of the islands of Micronesia.

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Experience the Aurora
Over seven months in the Arctic Circle, Evans and Sutherland’s crews captured timelapse images of the Aurora Borealis with high-resolution digital SLR cameras outfitted with fisheye lenses.

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.