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Bishop Museum
Type: History Museums, Museums
10Best Says
Want to take a deep dive in Hawaii's rich history, culture and traditions? Then a visit to the Bishop Museum is a must do. It's an authentic education of Hawaii and Pacific island peoples (the museum... Read More
Want to take a deep dive in Hawaii's rich history, culture and traditions? Then a visit to the Bishop Museum is a must do. It's an authentic education of Hawaii and Pacific island peoples (the museum also has traveling exhibitions). In 1889, Charles Reed Bishop founded the museum in honor of his late wife, Princess Pauahi Bishop. It housed her extensive artifact collection. Today, it's the state's largest museum, and is home to millions of Hawaii and Pacific island artifacts, photos and original documents. Exhibitions are made more interactive with friendly, knowledgable docents, multimedia displays and for the keiki, hands-on stations. After you've meandered around the museum, visit the Bishop Museum Cafe by Highway Inn, where you can tuck into Hawaiian food, such as a kalua pig and poi plate lunch.
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Hours:
Due to COVID-19, please check with the attraction for the most recent updates to their opening hours. Admissions:
- Adult $22.95; Senior (65+) $19.95; Military $14.95; Child (4-12) $14.95; Child (3 and under) Free;
Entry Per Vehicle $5
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Tiffany Hill
Honolulu Local Expert
- Best Attractions & Activities: "Be sure to visit the Hawaiian Hall."
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Bishop Museum is the the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jade Eckardt
Honolulu Local Expert
- Family-Friendly Museums: "Make sure you don't the shell collection room, it's amazing."
- Attractions near Cruise Port: "Look online before going and decide which hall to visit, or expect to spend the whole day exploring."
- Outdoor Activities: "Check out the shell jewelry collection."
- Best for Family-Friendly Museums Because: The Bishop Museum is Honolulu's largest and most elaborate museum, and has a wide array of exhibits.
- Best for Attractions near Cruise Port Because: As Hawaii largest and most respected museum, the Bishop Museum is the place to for Hawaiian history, and it's close to the port.
