Bishop Museum Honolulu

Natural history fans won’t want to miss a trip to Bishop Museum.

Visit the Bishop Museum in Honolulu with Go City® 

• Access to the five buildings that make up the museum
• See historic artifacts, plant life, and insects

What to Expect to See at the Bishop Museum on Oahu

There’s so much to see here including exhibits on Polynesian culture, 22 million specimens of animal and plant life, and even an ‘active' volcano display. Discover the rich culture of the Hawaiian Islands and their people, and learn about one of the most biologically and culturally diverse geographical regions on earth.

The museum is made up of five different buildings that cover everything from history to art, not to mention an impressive collection of insect specimens. View 6 million seashells, 500,000 marine invertebrates, 490,000 plant specimens, and 130,000 fish specimens. There’s also 2.4 million Pacific and Hawaiian artifacts and over one million historic photographs – so you can see the islands and it's people.

Book Your Bishop Museum Tickets Today

The museum hosts an ever-changing schedule of talks and interactive programs. Once you’ve enjoyed exploring the plentiful exhibitions and displays, head to the on-site café and refuel with a range of sandwiches and snacks. This is one of the most visited Oahu Attractions. Book your discounted tickets to the Bishop Museum with Go City®.

Bishop Museum highlights

Hawaiian Hall – this exhibition is spread over three floors, with each corresponding to the physical and spiritual realms of the Hawaiian people: Kai Äkea, the wide expanse of the sea; Wao Känaka, the realm of man; and Wao Lani, the heavenly realm. Through songs, chants, and mo'olelo stories, you'll discover the voices of Hawaiians, past and present.

Pacific Hall – explore Oceania and its people through artifacts, artworks, videos, oral traditions, and linguistics .

Picture Gallery – see the world’s finest collection of 19th century Hawaiian art, oil paintings, watercolors, rare books, and collectibles.

Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kāhili Room – view portraits of the Hawaiian Monarchy and some of their personal effects.

Nā Ulu Kaiwi‘ula Native Hawaiian Garden – learn about the importance of plants in Hawaiian culture. Explore the dozens species that were brought by Polynesians when they discovered the Hawaiian Islands.

Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center – get hands-on in this immersive, interactive center. There’s plenty to see in this 16,500 square-foot facility, you’ll learn all about the ongoing research in areas including volcanology, oceanography, and biodiversity. Don’t miss the ‘active’ volcano exhibit.

Look no further than Go City – get Bishop Museum tickets, plus admission to tons more top Oahu attractions.

Getting in: There's no need to book in advance, just present your pass at the ticketing window.

Special offer: 10% discount on purchases over $25 in Bishop Museum Shop Pacifica. This offer does not include admission fee, add-on fees (special-exhibitions, planetarium), or clearance items.

How to get your Bishop Museum tickets

Just show your pass at the Bishop Museum admission counter and you're in – there's no need to purchase individual tickets at any of the Oahu attractions included on your pass.