Bishop Museum

This past Saturday my fiancé and I came here for the first time. I loved the interior of the main hall and all the wood carvings throughout the interior. I also loved how much information there was to read and learn about. I would definitely like to come back and absorb more information. With the time we spent in Honolulu, we only had 1 day to dedicate to the museum and we had other activities to get to. And after a while I got to a point where I couldn't take in anymore information. One of my favorite rooms was an area off to the side of the Hall where it discusses the other Polynesian groups and how their lifestyles differed (and could be similar) to one another.

aMUSEdI wanted to write a brief review of my October 2024 visit to Bishop Museum. Though I had not been to the museum in many years, it was nice to be reminded that we have a place dedicated to Hawaii's history and culture. 1. Yes, there's parking. I'd recommended parking in the larger lot that's to the right as you enter the driveway to the museum.2. Yes, the parking is costly if you're a non-resident; it's $16. For Hawaii residents, the parking is 50% off the regular rate plus taxes and fees. Scan the QR code and follow the instructions on the vendor site. Residents will have to scan a copy of their Hawaii ID into a verification function. 3. Yes, you can buy your tickets online. Similarly as with the parking fees, there are different price points for non-residents and Hawaii residents. Tickets for residents are around $20, while non-residents will have to pay slightly north of $30. If buying tickets online, residents will have to show their Hawaii ID before entering the museum grounds. 4. Yes, you can view a map of the museum digitally on your phone. 5. Yes, the museum is richly steepd in displaying Hawaii's history prior to statehood, and its place in US history. The exhibit I enjoyed the most was the section about Hawaiian royalty. I loved reading about the life and times of Hawaii's kings and queens. 6. Yes, the museum has a cafe on site. Slightly limited good options, but at least there's a food places. Seating also available, though a section was closed off during our visit. 7. Yes, there is an extra cost to view shows in the planetarium.8. Yes, there is a gift shop.....of course.BOTTOM LINEA memorable visit to the Bishop Museum.

A good rainy activity in Honolulu. Immerse yourself in Hawaii's culture and history at the Bishop Museum. Founded in 1889 in honor of the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha dynasty. There's a great deal to take in at the museum. Take. Your time and enjoy.113

Went here years ago, so I tried it again. The is nice but , but very pricey. $7 to park and $33 to enter. I did not think it was worth the money.

Came by the Bishop Museum as it's been a while since we last came and they did a huge renovation. It's very nice and super education for individuals of all ages. There are multiple buildings to explore, and is rich in Hawaiian history. Staff was super kind. We bought our tickets when we got here in the kiosks.

The Bishop Museum is absolutely the best place to learn Hawaiian culture and history. There is a charge for parking, although its free to members. The main hall is packed with Hawaiian cultural exhibits.We watched 2 planetarium shows ($3 extra) which were expertly narrated and focused a lot on navigating by the stars, expecially by the Hokulea. They tell the story of how the Hokulea navigated the South Pacific using only the stars, not modern navigation equipment.The Bishop also contains a great archive which is little known. My daughter, who is part Hawaiian, spent hours there looking at books and artifacts and taking with the staff. We had brought our kids when they were small and while they found the exhibits interesting but kinda breezed through it. Now that she's older, she took her time, read all the plaques and really savored it.

My first year of studies at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (2012 to 2013 academic year) my Aunt Danette and Grandma Connie came to visit me. They both enjoyed museums, so we decided to make a visit to the Bishop Museum a part of our time together. The museum was straightforward to find and the parking lot easy for all of us to navigate outside the vehicle.Exhibits spanned multiple rooms and covered a variety of topics with a focus on Hawai'i and the Pacific Islands more broadly. I enjoyed the layout of the items and thought the identification system in the cases with the corresponding informational placards was helpful. Text was explanatory without taking a forceful/coercive tone. It was a lot to take in and we left with our tiny brains full to the brim.

The Bishop Museum is one of my favorite indoor activities on the island. Always excited to visit when they have events or new exhibits. The main hall gives so much information about Hawaiian Culture and history and is a must for anyone visiting to learn about Hawaii! There is also a science area and planetarium with rotating shows. If you have not been, go, and if you are visiting and want a deeper understanding of Hawaii, this is a great place to start along with Iolani Palace.

We had a good time at this incredible museum. Lots of history to learn about Hawaiian Culture. Best part of it all was the kids building where they can interact with different activities. You can go inside a volcano or tunnel with neon bright lights as a story being told. Inside the gift shop there's so many options you can shop for. Nice little stop if you are in Oahu.

Happy May Day...Lei Day in Hawai'i and I was so lucky to have enjoyed the beautiful celebration here at Bishop Museum. Since I could ever remember in grade school we'd proudly put on a program and have our May Day Court for each island.I do hope this tradition continues as they are great positives to keep the culture and educated us all about the history of the monarchy. The beautiful music and dance tonight on the lawn of Bishop to celebrate May Day with Hawaiian Airlines and Mele is something I haven't done in years.Aloha!