Bishop Museum
Discover Hawaiʻi's rich natural and cultural heritage. Explore Pacific wonders, from ancient traditions to scientific marvels, inspiring discovery and understanding.
Bishop Museum is Hawaiʻi's premier institution preserving and sharing the natural and cultural history of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. Explore unique collections, engaging exhibits, and vibrant heritage.
Hawaiʻi residents enjoy discounted general admission with valid ID. Special rates available for seniors (65+), military personnel, and children (4-17 years old).
Welcome to Bishop Museum: Explore Hawaiʻi's Treasures
Dive deep into the rich natural and cultural history of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. Located in Honolulu, our institution is the premier natural and cultural history museum in the Pacific, dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories, traditions, and scientific wonders of this unique region.
What You'll Discover:
- Vast Collections: Home to millions of artifacts, specimens, and documents, including the world's largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific cultural artifacts and extensive natural history holdings.
- Engaging Exhibits: Explore interactive displays on volcanoes, marine life, ancient Hawaiian traditions, celestial navigation, and contemporary Pacific island cultures.
- Immersive Experiences: Attend cultural performances, participate in hands-on workshops, and delve into the science of the Pacific at our planetarium and science adventure center.
Our Mission:
Founded in 1889, Bishop Museum is a place of learning, research, and cultural celebration. We strive to inspire discovery and understanding of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific through our unparalleled collections, research, and educational programs, fostering a deeper appreciation for the region's diverse heritage.
Unparalleled collections of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts and natural history specimens. Offers authentic cultural immersion and educational programs.
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Oct 04, 2025
The best museum on the islands! The buildings were beautiful and full of so much history. We loved all the artifacts, interactive displays, and knowledgeable staff. It’s a great place to walk around and revel in Hawaiian history. There’s also a fun science and dinosaur centers. Don’t forget to stop by the food center to get some truly amazing coffee and food too. Worth every penny!
Philip and Jessica Barrowcliffe
Dec 18, 2025
We enjoyed learning about Hawaiian culture and history at Bishop. Our kids loved the interactive displays including the volcano and dinosaur 🦕 exhibits. We had a quick bite while there and the food at Tutu's Place ( bento box, malasada, shave ice and latte) was great. It was definitely worth the trip.
Raymond J. Morgan
Dec 18, 2025
An amazing experience. Great history, wonderful science exhibitions and fantastic staff. We love how the museum was part of rebuilding Hawaii culture with the traditional sailing canoes. We did two days to soak in all of the details. Volcanos are great! Please fix the lava machine! The planetarium was a hit!
Matthias Schmitt
Jan 05, 2026
The Bishop Museum should be mandatory for all tourists to visit in order to get a sense of the history of Hawai’i. My visit allowed me to look beyond the beauty of Hawai’i and understand the injustice performed on the natives over time. A day earlier, I was at the PCC and I was taken aback by the anesthetized, manufactured and commercialized storytelling. The Bishop offers a more truthful picture. The planetarium show was a nice bonus with some Polynesian star- and way-finding intro.
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