Bishop Museum is a very beautiful and peaceful museum... It is great for quiet reflection. I was often the only person on the entire floor and took my time with the exhibits. I like the room with all the paintings and the big open center gallery was very Night at the Museum cool.There was so much to take in that I know that I have to visit again.Expect a temperature check and masks are required. Social distancing wasnt really an issue because there were only a handful of people there when I went. It is a ghost town right now. I highly recommend it if youre a local like me and have never gone.

Half closed. I like touching things and none of those exhibits are open. They also have fancy thermometers for entry. Full mask enforcement. Basically it is open, there is stuff to look at, and it is one of the safer places to visit right now.

Absolutely beautiful place! There were so many artifacts and so much to learn there about Hawaiian culture. I highly recommend you make this your first visit on the island to get a better understanding of its culture and people.

This was such a great adventure! I learned so much about the history of Hawaii! The displays were beautiful. The volunteers were so kind and informative. I recommend this to everyone.

Too much info about my ancestry. A bit overwhelming and emotional. Allow at least four hours, take breaks and bring snacks. I wouldnt recommend the indoor exhibits for children under three.Im definitely coming back since they have many special features and activities on the weekends so that you can learn from local crafts people and artisans.

Its an old-fashioned provincial museum that is worth seeing for that reason alone. Its the kind of place that has a couple of chicken bones on display that are labeled chicken bones directly under a suspended skeleton of a sperm whale. You gotta love it.

Really amazing and breathtakingly beautiful. Loved the entire campus even with the restrictions to keep us all safe. Ill look forward to a return visit once we can enjoy the planetarium.

This place is so awesome. Not very cheap as far as mainland museums go, but still very cool. Lots of hawaiian history to see and learn. Would recommend for any tourist

Outstanding! Beautifully restored and kept. Worth to go thas often a one can.

With the $2 planetarium ticket, it cost about $28 total. It was worth the money; I loved the exhibits and planetarium show. All of the staff were super friendly and knowledgeable with all of my questions. My only negative feedback is that one of buildings clearly labeled on the map as a part of the museum was not open to the public. Even without exploring that building, I spent four hours here so youll get your moneys worth. The gift shop also has some unique, locally made items crafted in old Hawaiian tradition. Definitely much better souvenir or gift that youll get in a shop at Waikiki.

The place was very big. It had a lot of exhibits. Definitely would take the whole day to finish if you would really like to read and learn everything. The people were friendly. There were max capacity signs pero room and available hand sanitizers throughout and all of the interactive areas were closed due to the the ongoing pandemic. I cant fault them for something they cant control, I think they still did a good job making sure everyone can enjoy the available exhibits.

Very pleasant visit. This is one of kind Museum. Historical building with many educational exhibition. Even a volcano model and formation of it. Good to bring whole family over. If you coming from Canada, make sure you have Telus world of science membership card with you for the whole family and show at entrance, then your visit is free. Cheers

The artifacts in the main attraction are definitely worth the visit, it is very hot and stuffy inside the great hall so dress accordingly. Awesome experience and would highly recommend.

Excellent chronological walk through time. Starting from when the ancient Hawaiians believed the gods to have created heaven and earth, up until today. Many fascinating artifacts and recreations to piece together life in Hawaii through the course of hundreds of years. Kudos for good museum flow and good COVID-19 precautions!

Interesting place. An amazing exhibit of the Hawaiian culture. The science center is designed more for kids. There are even activities on the volcano science discovery building, and the planetarium. Everywhere in the museums tells a story about the traditional Hawaii and Polynesian culture. That was an incredible visit, lots of information and learning.

Lovely place. Lots of interesting information on Hawaii and Oceania. Museums arent exactly top on the Hawaii visit list, but this an excellent museum and youd be missing out. Good place to learn about the culture and history of Hawaii.

Very cool museum that shows a lot of history of Hawaii. Definitely a cool spot to visit for visitors or locals. The Planetarium show Wayfinders is worth going to. Everything here is very interesting and very educational.

It is a very educational museum with a wealth of collection. The exhibits are maintained in good shape. There are a diverse content for everyone covering culture, arts, history, science and society. There are definitely something for everyone.Remember to join their guided tour and special programmes (additional payment needed).

I love the education, and fun filled discoveries. The planetarium is one of my favorite things. Was totally blown away by the traveling Bricks exhibit.

A very wide collection that traces the history of the people of Hawaii. The artifacts are incredible and docents extremely helpful. Make sure to allow time for all the buildings on site and bring the kids for the lava flow in the science building. Lots of information packed into a small campus. It is a must visit on Oahu.

The Bishop Museum is one of my favorite things on the island. I always learn something new when we go. The kids never get bored of the lava pour so we see that every time. The planetarium has some great shows including a really interesting one about how the Hawaiians used the stars to navigate their way across the Pacific. Theres always something new in a couple of different galleries, so youve never really seen it all.

Its a really beautiful museum. Theres 3 parts to the museum. Theres the main bishop museum which includes hawaiis history and culture. Theres a planetarium where you can pay a couple dollars more for a short film. Theres also a science center which i think kids will enjoy. There was also a surf exhibition running til May 2020 I believe.

Rich in Hawaiian culture and history. Beautiful presentation of artifacts and cultural representations. I highly recommend

I don’t know why I never went before but I’m glad I went. You could easily spend half a day here. The exhibits are amazing and Hawaiian hall is a must visit for all Hawaiians and Hawaiians at heart.

Monarchs Tour: Bishop Museum & Iolani Palace Combo TourPerfect Combo Tour to Learn about Hawaiian History!!For anyone that appreciates history and would like to know more about how Hawaii came to be i would strongly encourage checking it out! This being the only Royal Palace in the US i was very intrigued to see what it was all about. We did a guided group tour and we pretty much went from room to room to look at all of the beautiful artifacts that have been recovered over the years. They do a good job of explaining what life was like then and what the royal family was like by providing ample context.After a lunch of Kalua Pork we went over to Bishop Museum.An Absolute Jewel of Hawaii!! Where we saw hundreds of artifacts that detail the life and history of ancient Hawaiians. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable and definitely was a major part of what made the tour go smoothly!

My wife chose this museum on a whim and I’m really glad that she did. It’s located off of the tourist path and doesn’t look like much when looking in from the roadway. When you get inside though you will be pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it is and how many Polynesian historic items and artifacts you will see. There is also a surfing display in the building next to the main museum. It looks closed from outside but it’s not. As a heads up there’s a $5 parking fee that you pay for at a kiosk.

The museum is a must visit. You can understand the history of the Oceania and how people have traveled to get to Hawaii. The main building is so astonishing. All that wood is so nice. There is a small cafe-restaurant that serves nice Hawaiian food.

Impressive place, everything you need to know about the history of Hawaii is here.

Loved this experience! My three year old had a hard time during the movie so decide if that’s a necessary part. He loved the history of lava and seeing how it forms. Incredibly hands on. You pay for parking at the meter in front so grab your license plate number or you have to run back to it. Picture perfect scenery too.

A wonderful museum that tells the history of Hawaii.

Wonderful museum about the whole Oceania area. The displays area well laid out, informative and beautiful. The building may seem small there is a tremendous amount floor space so be prepared to spend all day there. There are three buildings to see and only saw two and the planetarium in 5 hours.The cafe was a pleasant surprise, the food was good and plentiful, wife and I could have split a meal.

Reasonable parking at $5 for the whole day. Their exhibit on sea life was very interesting & artistic.Highly recommend for family with kids & nerds~

The science hall room was my favourite section of the museum! The exploding volcano was very fascinating and the land slide and tsunami examples were very creative and fun to watch! This museum is very good to visit with kids because there is a slide in the volcano :)

Wow,Been to Hawaii 10 times now and have never had so much phenomenal Hawaiian Culture and history shown to me ever.Please Visit, and the Lego Exhibit, a must see.Great Customer Service

Incredible experience with lots of information about Hawaii, past, present, and future. Science center, planetarium, and main hall are all informative, beautifully laid out, and thoughtful. There are many hands on activities throughout each exhibit. My one worry was that, as of the date of this review, there were many activities down or temporarily inoperable. Getting a membership is worth it if youre local as it helps get parking, discounts, and more information.

The museum has a ton of things to look at and read about. There is a small interactive area for children. It is really interesting, and was worth the military/local price. However, I dont think its worth paying over $20 per person. Planetarium shows are an extra cost.

Very nice, well kept museum. Beautiful exhibits showing the history of Hawaii. Highly recommend one of the Planetary shows, theyre fabulous!

Great museum to learn about Hawaii History. I would wait for the guided tour. The guide gives a great introduction and overall history background to better understand the exhibits in the museum

This Smithsonian grade museum that focuses on the Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures is well worth a visit. I will definitely be back next time I visit Honolulu.

Its a great, smaller scale experience. It has some ok interactive stuff for kids in the planetarium and the science adventure center. Unfortunately they didnt do the lava flow at the science adventure center while we were there but the demonstration and speaker about volcanoes was super excellent.The main museum part was what you would expect from a museum. All about the Oahu island and surrounding Hawaii islands. Some interactive stuff was here but the best part was the guided tour. The tour guide dude really knew his stuff.

A great museum whether you have kids or not. Very well maintained with a lot of different exhibits to see. Quiet and cold, its a great relief to come here on very hot days. They also have a great science center that has a lot for kids to explore.

Great experience! Most complete collection of Hawaiian cultural items. Will definitely come again in the future!

If you love history you will certainly enjoy the Bishop museum. Lots of interesting artifacts of the Hawaiian and Polynesian culture. The docents are very friendly and informative. I would recommend anyone who visits or lives on the island see the place.

Authentic, academically supported, thorough homage to the Pacifica Island ancient to modern day peoples. This is so inspiringly presented and in a museum that itself has a beautiful legacy. The docent we got to have was I self proclaimed museum junkie and it showed. She clearly has much pride and knowledge of local history. I highly recommend this museum to any history buff, Pacific Island interested, sociologist, psychologist or any earth related scientist people and to anyone else with the slightest inclination.

Very interesting and informative

I highly recommend this museum. I felt like I didnt have enough time in the day to explore all it had to offer. There are so many exhibits served up with such a beautiful backdrop, youll never want to leave.

Beautiful building- excellent historical and other exhibits. Many hands on displays. Loved the volcano exhibit. Very good casual snack shop/cafe.

One of the most amazing natural and cultural history museums in the country. If youre visiting Honolulu, you must visit this historical treasure. The extensive collections of art and artifacts on display are as impressive as the architecture of the 19th century main hall. Youll also get to learn the history of Hawaii and its native culture that you dont get taught in school.

Awesome history lesson and experience. Not much to do with keiki but it did have a few interactive features. I really like the surfboard area that tells the history of the boards and the different shapes.

Very interesting place, and you can spend hours inside. However I feel that is a little bit overpriced. And you if you are from the mainland they do not accept student IDs. Meaning you can only get the student discount if you are a student from Hawaii. I thought that was kind of unfair. You can get military discounts though. Regardless the museum is really good. So after a while I did not care about paying almost 25 bucks. By the way the science museum also they have a show about the lava and volcanoes. I would really recommend you to watch. I believe the show time is 10: 30 a. M. And 2: 30 p. M.. but I would confirm with the front desk.

A decent museum to learn more about the history of Hawaii and Polynesian culture. It was a good place to wander around on a rainy day. We missed all the Planetarium shows (an additional cost above regular ticket entry fee) so that was a bit disappointing. Parking is $5 at a pay machine. I would say it was interesting but I dont feel inspired to revisit it again.

This museum is absolutely gorgeous. Everything inside is so well preserved. The grounds are very well kept. The staff was very polite and knowledgeable when we spoke with them. Whether you are from Hawaii, or just visiting, you should definitely check out this place. The history of Hawaii and the surrounding Polynesian islands is fascinating. We enjoyed learning about the cultures the day we visited. We will definitely visit again multiple times.

Absolutely a wonderful museum with detailed & interactive explanations about the Oceanian Culture & it’s development.The main buildings of the museum are absolutely wonderfully preserved & a rarity!!! Highly recommend it!!!Plan at least half a day or you will regret it!!! ;-)

There is a rice cooker at Ogino-ya, but I got tired.Lets make it please make eel kettle rice, expect.The parking lot is large, but it is crowded as it is a popular rest area. Meals are available, I like meat soba.I like pork cutlet curry but I can share a lot of volume.Starbucks is outside, but not going.group You can buy souvenirs such as Gunmas konjac, soba, etc.Inbound travelers should shop here No, you should. And It is good to do a lot of shopping in Japan. Im glad to go home. I think we can learn from the Kamehameha era.The tools used at that time You can feel the history, the history of yellow feathers, the ray of hair, etc. Exhibitions beyond the time that people who love Hawaii pile up will be waiting on you! た I was able to know the changing times of sad times, and I felt that the more I did not stop my blood, the more I stopped, isnt it the same all over the world?If you like Hawaii, a wonderful place that you cant learn even if you stay there for a day, please come at least once.The whale bones from the beginning have been purchased by mail order and are on display.

So much history.. so beautiful and sad. I love it. Will come back soon.

The bishop museum is a little pricey especially if your not military but I would say its worth it. The exhibits that they have are very well put together and nice and informative. They have multiple buildings of exhibits and a planetarium as well! Parking is $5 all day and the grounds are pretty. Recommend if you have the chance to come and learn more about the history of Hawaii and the other Pacific islands

The Bishop is an absolutely beautiful museum. Its well laid out in the most gorgeous buildings, all air conditioned. The displays themselves are easy to read, and informative. You could easily spend 2 hours here, if you went through everything. This museum is probably best suited for children over the age of 10, but littler ones might enjoy the planetarium. And for people with mobility issues there is elevator access to all levels, as well as lots of places to sit down.I didnt give 5 stars as unfortunately it costs $5 for parking, and on top of the entry fee of $25 for an adult thats a little much.

Pretty pricey but we really liked all the history there! We got some beautiful gifts for family from the gift shop also.

Great for keiki and parents to have an educational day

Unique museum in its class. It has the Hawaiian history in totality greatly. has since the beginning of hawai since the first kamea mea king I. Culture is rich anthropology. Farming. Dynasty of Kings is an extensive presentation. I love history. The person who wants to know the history of Hawaii is the perfect place to learn everything. The cost is $ 24.00 regular adult. It is impressive the mantle of feathers of King Kamea mea his dynasty extended for several long centuries.

I really enjoyed the experience. The museum had a ton of interesting history of Hawaii. It was really great to see okf photos of the island to compare how they look now. I didnt get a chance to finish the whole museum but I definitely enjoyed myself.

Im the type of person who genuinely loves a good museum, to the point where I refuse to view them as rainy day activities. The Bishop Museum has some interesting items but I couldnt help but feel there was a lack of narrative to tie everything together. Many of the items were poorly lit and one of them also had a dead bug in the display case. I was really expecting more for the entry price ($25). Definitely not worth the distance I travelled to get to this place from Waikiki.

An excellent place to learn more about the history and culture of Hawaii and its people. You can easily spend 3-4 hours here and still not see everything they have on display. Well worth the admission price and a great experience.

An architecturally beautiful and meaningful/well curated museum and planetarium. Excellent source of information and exhibits that illustrate the history and significance of Hawaii and her people. A must see for every visitor to Oahu.

Bishop Museum is a superb museum. Worth the visit.

Fantastic museum about Hawaiian history spread across multiple buildings. Helpful, kind docents. They also had a kid-focused science museum and a planetarium (shows were extra). Lovely grounds and plenty of (pay) parking.

Awesome Museum but quite expensive like everything else in Hawaii. Learned a lot about Polynesians as well as the islands of Hawaii. We even got to see lava made in the museum!

This place is amazing! Honestly, everyone needs to go to the bishop house and educate yourself about Hawaiian history. And in fact, you need to go multiple times because there is so much in there and so much to learn. Truly an amazing resource. If you ever have visitors, PLEASE take them here!

Visiting Maui, this along with Diamond Head are must visit locations. The Bishop Museum gives you a good insight into the influences of European and American cultures on the indigenous population. Spent most part of a day looking at displays and reading up on exhibits and still not see everything. This is a jewel of a museum.

Last October I visited my friends in Honolulu . She drivers to every nice place.I asked to her museum hear to know the Hawaiians history.I ready enjoyed and understood very much.I like to visit again. You should go, fined new something.

Such a great, educational museum about the history of the Hawaiian islands and people. Beautifully crafted exhibits and artifacts here, as well as a really cool natural history exhibit for kids, a great amphitheater, and beautiful buildings and campus. The food at the cafe is great and staff seem friendly. Would highly recommend for tourists, families and locals alike. So cool!

This museum has a great history, one of the best attractions you can find in the city, I liked it very much.

This Museum is a great place to learn about history.

Great place to go to learn more about Hawaiian and Polynesian and Pacific cultures. There is a small science activity centre for kids there too. The entry fee is fairly high ($25) but I guess they are not a state institution so need more funding somehow.

Came to visit this museum for the first time to see the Rapa Nui exhibit and made the mistake of thinking I could explore everything in 2 hours - didn’t realize it was a campus with several buildings housing various exhibits! We only got a chance to quickly peruse the Hawaiian Hall Complex - all that gorgeous wood throughout the historic building would have been enough of an attraction, but you could spend an entire morning or afternoon checking out the three floors of Hawaiian artifacts.The Rapa Nui exhibit was very enlightening - thought I had known the island’s history but I learned a lot. I found the modern artists’ exhibit a little puzzling ... not really enough information to tie the space together into the overall exhibit. There was a pile of postcards on the floor with a discarded sign that said Do Not Touch - couldn’t tell if a table had been taken away and the materials left there or if it was an actual art installation.Will have to come back to explore the rest of the campus!

What a pleasant surprise! This is a beautiful museum campus with buildings from the late1800s to just a few years ago. You can learn just about anything about Hawaii: geography, history, culture, plant and animal life. Amazing place.

Good place to visit. Only gave a 3 star because a lot of activities were out of order. Didnt check out the shows but heard they were great.

ITS where you can SEE the old Gods, and WAY of life before WE found the Holies, white people to YOU. Who stole the Kingdom of Hawaii. Love IT Always !!!

Wow! So much history to learn. We only had a couple of hours so we didnt see it all. I think you could spend days here and not see it all. Catch the planetarium show. Its excellent.

The main museum has lots of well-curated historical and cultural material, well laid out and written up. Seems obvious, but the history galleries work better if traversed in the intended direction, which isnt signed.Also an interesting gallery of sea creature photographs, and the exhibition on satellites in the planetarium was surprisingly informative.The only thing that disappointed was the Asian garden, which is tiny.

Lots of great displays of local and Polynesian cultures over the centuries. The displays are informative and well done. I learned many new things about Hawaii and where the original people came from. There is also a small science wing and it would delight any child. Many displays and interactive exhibits. Dont forget to go into the planetarium. There are other displays there as well.Well worth the price of admission. Come early; theres lots to do!And the views of Honolulu are awesome!!

Definitely a must see if you want to learn the history. Nice gift shop and cafe on site. Planetarium, surfing exhibit, science and outdoor garden. Main museum is 3 levels including some oil paintings.

Really great place to learn about Hawaiian and Polynesian history. There are many things to see and it’s definitely worth the price. Make sure you check that all three buildings are open prior to going; when we went the Castle Memorial Building was closed.

Two great exhibits, the history of Honolulu/Hawaian Islands and Easter Island. Plan to spend three hours there.

A super neat experience! I loved the pure amount of information on Polynesian culture there was, and the extensive amount of art and artifacts on exhibit. I highly recommend going there, and the price isnt steep at all! Their fishhooks are the best!

Bishop is worth the visit if you are interested in Hawaiian Culture and its Royal family history.

Loved the guided tours very passionate and knowledgeable staff. I learned so much about Hawaiian history. Come early if you love to take your time and explore each nook and cranny of each exhibit.

A good place to spend some time

Fantastic museum that showed some really interesting history to Hawaii.I had struggled to find a proper account of life before western arrival elsewhere and this hit the spot with great artifacts to look at too.

There is a lot to see inside. We spent almost 3 hours just in the Hawaiian hall. There are childrens activities in the volcano science discovery building, and a planetarium on site. The ocean hall also looked extensive. It was a great way to learn about native Hawaiian traditions, and a nice place to spend a rainy afternoon.

Very interesting museum about vulcans and the Polynesian culture. Parking costs 5USD and entrance for adult another 25USD, but it is worth the money. It would have been good to know that there is an App who explains more, so that you could have downloaded it before arrival.

Okay so Ill be honest it was raining, I developed a cold, so we looked for something easy to do today. The main building with all the artifacts is totally worth the cost of admission and can be done in about two and half to three hours if you are taking your time. I would not recommend this part of the museum for kids under like 10. Its a lot of reading to figure out what things are or what they did; probably just not a kid thing. They do have a nice garden to walk through and a science center. The science center is much more for kids, but we adults were bored senseless by it. Not a whole lot to see or do in that building. Bishop Museum also has a planetarium with different shows. To be honest Im sick and I fell asleep--so at least you know its cozy. My husband and best friend said it was good and alright. The show they saw was about wayfinders (watch Moana for a preview). In all it was a nice, low-key kind of place. Not one Id see again, but I do appreciate all the information presented.

Very interesting place. Definitely come here if you wanna know more about Hawaiian culture. A very well preserved museum and a beautiful building all around. Worth the admission price if you like museums.

It’s the only museum of Hawaiian culture that I know of. The first floor is geared to kids or people who are not familiar with Hawaiian culture. Deserves a repeat visit.

A fantastic experience to learn all about Hawaiian history! Explore the planetarium, the science building and the Lego exhibit (while its here on tour).

The ideal place top go if you want to learn about Hawaiian culture and why they do some things and how the islands were formed. They have a beautiful and rich culture, come see what it is and celebrate with them! They are a proud people with good reason.

We always have a fantastic time at the Bishop Museum. Their regular exhibits are interesting and informative both historically and scientifically. We have been to several of the special exhibits and they have been great too, such as the Lego exhibit. We have been several times and still havent seen everything. Be sure to check out the lava show in the science building!

The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, designated the Hawaiʻi State Museum of Natural and Cultural History, is a museum of history and science in the historic Kalihi district of Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Well worth the visit and cultural immersion

A museum of historical accuracy of the Hawaiian peoples life and times. A valuable history lesson of Hawaiian culture. At least 4 hours will be needed to see the whole exhibit.

This museum is a must. I was raised on Maui and have been to this museum at least six times. Every time I go, I learn something new and fascinating. The gentleman who runs the planetarium is so funny and knowledgeable. It is the perfect afternoon adventure. Especially on a rainy day.