Bishop Museum
Arts & Culture · Honolulu, HI
About
Open daily from 9am to 5pm, Bishop Museum fits easily into a Waikiki day trip. Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop in honor of his late wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, it's the largest museum in Hawaii and a cornerstone of Polynesian cultural preservation. The museum's Hawaiian Hall explores old Hawaiian gods and legends, while exhibits range from Hawaiian quilts to artifacts of the royal Kamehameha family. It also includes a planetarium for a broader experience.
Inside, you'll find millions of artifacts, documents, and photographs that tell the story of Hawaii's indigenous culture. The museum is quite large, so plan for a few hours. For a deeper dive into Polynesian heritage, consider a visit to the nearby Iolani Palace , another historic site.
Features
- ✓View artifacts of the Kamehameha royal family
- ✓Explore Hawaiian Hall with gods and legends
- ✓Visit the on-site planetarium
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What people say
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From the community
“Hawaiian culture best displayed in museum form”
This is an excellent site for visitors to Honolulu. The collection of Hawaiian cultural items is impressive, and you gain a deeper appreciation for the culture, especially learning about their overthrow by the US government. This was the actual royal family. The museum is spacious and filled with many beautiful objects.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Museum Dedicated to Polynesian Culture”
The Bishop Museum, focused on Oceanic culture and artifacts, is the largest museum in the state. It features displays of regional quilts, along with traditional artifacts, carvings, and costumes. The main hall covers ancient gods and legends, while another section showcases the local environment. It's worth seeing if you're interested in regional artifacts and Oceanic culture.
A guest · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours? +
Open daily from 9am to 5pm.
Is the museum LGBTQ+ focused? +
Bishop Museum is a general cultural museum that welcomes all visitors. It is not specifically LGBTQ+ focused but is inclusive.
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