Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum | Natural and Cultural History

The Bishop Museum, founded in 1889 in Honolulu, is Hawaiʻi’s premier institution for natural and cultural history. It houses the world’s largest collection of Polynesian cultural artifacts and over 24 million natural specimens—including 13.5 million insects and extensive botanical archives—with a mission to preserve and share Hawaiʻi and Pacific heritage. The museum campus spans 15 acres and includes signature galleries (Hawaiian Hall, Pacific Hall, Kahili Room), the Science Adventure Center (complete with erupting volcano simulations), the planetarium, a native Hawaiian garden, and educational buildings.

After Hours | Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum

Bishop Museum’s “Museum After Hours” offers a unique opportunity for students and families to explore Hawai‘i’s natural and cultural history outside of traditional school hours. The program allows access to museum exhibits in a more relaxed, less crowded setting and often features special programming or interactive displays.