---
title: Bishop Museum
slug: bishop-museum-honolulu
type: attraction
sub_type: museums
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/bishop-museum-honolulu
city: Honolulu
state: HI
country: US
address: 1525 Bernice Street
geo:
  lat: 21.33302
  lng: -157.86987
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:09:44.030Z
price_from:
  amount: 31.95
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 4.5
  count: 2952
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: General Admission
        price: 35.95
        regular_price: 38.95
        savings: 3
        ticket_types:
          - name: Adult (18+ yrs)
            min_age: 18
          - name: Senior (65+ yrs)
            min_age: 65
          - name: Youth (4-17 yrs)
            min_age: 4
            max_age: 17
          - name: Child (0-3 yrs)
            min_age: 0
            max_age: 3
---
## Overview
Hawaii's museum of natural and cultural history. Experience daily exhibits, garden tours, planetarium shows and interactive exhibits. Shop for authentic Hawaiian and Pacific gifts. Discover the history of Hawaii!

## What's Included
- Admission to the museum
- Public tours included with museum admission

## What's Not Included
- Planetarium and special exhibit cost additional fees.

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## Ticket Options

- **General Admission** — $35.95 (regularly $38.95, save $3.00)
  Step into Hawaii’s largest museum with access to all signature galleries, immersive science exhibits, native gardens, daily cultural programs, and family-friendly weekend shows—all honoring Polynesian history and Hawaiian heritage.
  - Adult (18+ yrs)
  - Senior (65+ yrs)
  - Youth (4-17 yrs)
  - Child (0-3 yrs)

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## Good to Know
- Paid parking is available. $8 for Hawaii residents and $16 for non-residents
- Cafe by Highway Inn and Shop Pacifica are on-site for guests to enjoy.
- Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Last admission is at 4:00 PM.
- Bishop Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

## Cancellation Policy
Free Changes & Cancellations See details upon selection.

## FAQs

### Where is the Bishop Museum located?
It's located at 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817.

### Is there a charge for handicap vehicles?
Bishop Museum has designated convenient parking for its handicapped guests. Vehicles parked in a blue handicap space and displaying a blue handicap placard will not be charged for parking.

### Is there parking available on-site?
The parking fee is $8 for Hawaii residents and $16 for non-residents.

### What hours is the Bishop Museum Cafe?
Operates daily from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please note, food and beverages are not allowed in the gallery spaces.

### Are pets allowed?
Please be aware that animals are not allowed on Bishop Museum premises. Service animals are welcome.

### Are photography and videography allowed inside the museum?
Visitors to the Bishop Museum are permitted to photograph and videotape our exhibits. Flash photography is permitted. Photography and videotaping for commercial use must be coordinated through the museum first.

### What are the daily programs?
For a list of daily programming, visit the Bishop Museum website directly. Please check on-campus signage for changes to the daily schedule during special events. Daily programs are subject to change.

## Description
Bishop Museum is a museum of history and science located in the historic Kalihi district of Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop, in honor of his wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop—the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha dynasty—Bishop Museum houses the largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific cultural artifacts and natural history specimens in the world. The entomological collection alone is estimated to comprise more than 14.7 million specimens.

Bishop Museum has been recognized throughout the world for its cultural collections, research projects, consulting services, and public educational programs. The primary purpose of the museum is to serve and represent the interests of Native Hawaiians.

Discover Hawaii's history and living culture, learn about Polynesian wayfinding, and experience the thrill of an erupting volcano—only at Bishop Museum.

**Signature Galleries:**  
- Campus Murals | Hawaiian Hall | Pacific Hall  
- Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kahili Room | Picture Gallery  
- Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center  
- Na Ulu Kanu O Kaiwi‘ula Native Hawaiian Garden  
- J. Watumull Planetarium - _additional fee_  

## Reviews

> "A Bit Expensive of a museum but with great history of Hawaii and Oceania"
> — rossh31, February 21, 2026

> "ALOHA BRICKS ‘26"
> — ITRT, March 24, 2026