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Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands with a general admission ticket to the Bishop Museum. Explore the extensive natural science and cultural collections.

Highlights

• Visit Bishop Museum, the State Museum of Natural and Cultural History of Hawaii
• Marvel at the magnificent interior of the Hawaiian and Pacific Hall Complex
• Explore the Science and Adventure Center with lava pour demos and geology shows

Description

Experience Bishop Museum. Discover the 25 million stories within the collections, spanning from Hawaiian cultural objects and royal family heirlooms to native species from the islands to the oceans. Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop in honor of his late wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha family, the museum was established to house the extensive collection of Hawaiian objects and royal family heirlooms of the Princess. The museum has expanded to include millions of objects, documents, and photographs about Hawaii and other Pacific Island cultures. Today, Bishop Museum is the largest museum in the state and the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific. Recognized throughout the world for its cultural collections, research projects, consulting services, and public educational programs, it also has one of the largest natural history specimen collections in the world. Serving and representing the interests of Native Hawaiians is a primary purpose of the museum.

Includes

Admission to Bishop Museum Access to all exhibits in the following locations: Hawaiian and Pacific Hall Science and Adventure Center Planetarium lobby Public guided tours inside Hawaiian Hall at 10am and 11am (subject to docent availability)

Important Information

• Please Note: October 18th-19th, the Museum will only operate from 9am - 3pm due to private events taking place on campus. Mahalo Nui for your understanding. The museum is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, seven days a week. Last admission is at 4:00 PM. Photography is allowed, but flash photography is not permitted inside the museum. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum exhibits. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking involved. Official Closure Days: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Years Day.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund