Bishop Museum

The Bishop Museum is Hawaii's largest museum and the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific. Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop in honor of his late wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the museum houses the world's largest collection of Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts. The museum's extensive collections include over 25 million cultural and natural history specimens, including Hawaiian artifacts, royal family heirlooms, and scientific specimens. The museum is also home to the J. Watumull Planetarium, which offers shows about Hawaiian navigation and astronomy. The museum's mission is to inspire our community and visitors through the exploration and celebration of the extraordinary history, culture, and environment of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.