Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum and Watumull Planetarium
Take a break from the beach or find refuge on a rainy day and learn about the culture of the islands that we love so much at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum!
Housing one of the largest collections of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultural artifacts, historical documents, plant and animal life, and works of art, the Museum consists of four main buildings connected by enchanting tropical gardens and open walkways. The original Bishop Museum building is filled with Hawaiian and Polynesian artifacts and offers a glimpse into Hawaii's past. The Castle Memorial Building houses national traveling exhibits geared towards children. In the Science Adventure Center, young and old alike can learn about volcanoes, crawl through a lava tube, slide down it and watch it erupt! Explore Paki Hall’s Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame and the Museum's library and archives.
See the heritage of Hawaii come to life at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum!
The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum is also home to the Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium. Admission to the Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium is included with Bishop Museum admission with the Honolulu Power Pass.
Daily Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium schedule (except for Tuesdays, when they are closed, and Christmas Day):
11:30 a.m. - The Sky Tonight (30 Minutes): Learn about what is currently happening and what is coming up in the skies of Hawaii, along with a short update on space missions.
12:45 p.m. - Explorers of Polynesia (in Japanese) (25 Minutes): Journey to Tahiti to learn ancient star navigation techniques that are still used by today's Hawaiian navigators.
1:30 p.m. - Explorers of Polynesia (in English) (45 Minutes): Journey to Tahiti to learn ancient star navigation techniques that are still used by today's Hawaiian navigators.
3:30 p.m. - Astronomy of Galileo (in English, recommended for ages 6 and up) (30 Minutes): A new program that talks about Galileo's discoveries four centuries ago and how they have affected the way we look at the universe today.
VISITicket updates for this Honolulu museum:
- Oct 26, 2010 | Fighting for Democracy, World War II Exhibition at The Bishop Museum.
Your Honolulu Power Pass provides free admission tickets to the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. Admission to the Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium is included with Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum admission with the Honolulu Power Pass.
A $19.95 value.
The Honolulu Power Pass attractions pass includes admission to many popular Honolulu and Oahu tourist attractions and tours - all for one low price. Honolulu Power Passes are available in 1, 2, 3, and 5 day durations.
Location:
From Waikiki: Get on the #2 or City Express B bus to the corner of School and Kapalama Streets. Cross School Street and walk down the hill.
Address:
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum and Watumull Planetarium
1525 Bernice Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Phone: 808.847.3511
Hours of Operation:
The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum and Watumull Planetarium are open Wednesday through Monday from 9am-5pm, except Christmas Day. Closed Tuesdays.
