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Honolulu Museum Admission

TourTruth score 5.3 out of 10

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  • Oahu
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Hawaiian and Pacific heritage, royal heirlooms, natural history, and geology exhibits with admission to Honolulu’s Bishop Museum.

About this tour

Step into Bishop Museum, where Hawaiian heritage and Pacific history unfold through remarkable collections, royal family heirlooms, and stories of the islands’ natural world. Founded in 1889 to preserve Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s collection, the museum has grown into a major center for Hawaiian and Pacific cultural and natural history.

Explore Hawaiian and Pacific Hall, then head to the Science and Adventure Center for geology exhibits and live lava demonstrations. Admission also gives you access to the Planetarium lobby, and public guided tours inside Hawaiian Hall may be available at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, subject to docent availability. The museum’s collections span cultural objects, documents, photographs, and natural history specimens, offering a vivid look at Hawaii’s connections to the wider Pacific.

Plan time to wander, wear comfortable shoes, and check current operating details before you go. Make Bishop Museum part of your Honolulu visit and discover the stories held within its galleries.

Highlights

  • Explore Hawaiian and Pacific Hall’s striking collections
  • Discover Hawaiian cultural objects and royal family heirlooms
  • Watch lava demonstrations and explore geology exhibits
  • Visit the Science and Adventure Center
  • See exhibits tracing Hawaii’s place in the Pacific

What's included

Included

  • Admission to Bishop Museum
  • Access to Hawaiian and Pacific Hall
  • Access to the Science and Adventure Center
  • Access to the Planetarium lobby
  • Public guided tours inside Hawaiian Hall at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, subject to docent availability

Not included

  • Parking fee: $10; listed as $11.50 per vehicle from August 1, 2026
  • Planetarium shows: additional fee; listed as $3 per person
  • Special exhibit fees
  • Food and beverages

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Important information

  • Museum hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM daily; last admission is at 4:00 PM
  • Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
  • On November 20, 2026, the museum closes to the public at 3:00 PM; last admission is at 2:00 PM
  • Flash photography is not permitted inside the museum
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  • Food and drinks are not allowed inside exhibits
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended because the visit involves considerable walking
  • Wheelchair accessible; strollers and service animals are allowed
  • Operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Nearby public transportation is available

Frequently asked questions

What are the museum's opening hours?

The museum is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Last admission is at 4:00 PM.

Are Planetarium shows included?

No. Planetarium shows require an additional fee.

Is parking included?

No. Parking is optional and costs $10; another listing gives a rate of $11.50 per vehicle from August 1, 2026.

Can I take photos inside?

Photography is allowed, but flash photography is not permitted inside the museum.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The museum is listed as wheelchair accessible.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.48 on Viator and 4.69 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 5.3.

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