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Bishop Museum

1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817
808 847 3511
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Ranked #9 of 143 attractions in Honolulu
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Type: History Museums, Museums, Specialty Museums, Gardens
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Traveler Description:             Bishop Museum is the premier place to experience the history, arts and culture of the Hawaiian people. The Museum is recognized... more »
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Ewa Beach
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 19, 2013 NEW

Bishop Museum is a great place to take my kids. I always make sure to visit every year during their dinosaur exhibit. The staff is always friendly and my kids love how the dinosaurs move with motion detectors. My little toddler was completely terrified at first, but by the end, he didn't want to leave. There's alway different exhibits going... More

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Keaau, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

No way you could see it all in one day so we concentrated on the Hawaiian Hall. I learned so much Hawaiian history here and was impressed with the ingenuity and artistry of the Hawaiian people. Highlight for me was the kapa. Kapa is a fabric that was made by Polynesians from the bark of certain species of trees and... More

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New York City, New York
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Went the other day. Saw a storyteller which was actually good. Nice exhibits and the planetarium show was an added bonus.

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See 14 more reviews by StarrcommaRock for Honolulu
CT
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

The museum is a plethora of displays noting the history of the Hawaiians in the islands and how they arrived here. I would put this on a "must see list" for anyone going to Honolulu. Not only is the museum interesting, the grounds are also so beautiful and tranquil. You will see many native plants on the grounds. They have... More

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Waianae, Hawaii
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

You will need to go here and see the planetarium program for the night sky. They do a really great job and the stars look amazing on the planetarium dome. It is very informative and I learned quite a lot in there! They even invite you to look through the telescope in the observatory afterwards. Definitely one of my favorite... More

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See 7 more reviews by Toastinsanity for Honolulu
New York, NY
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84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

The main hall with Polynesian artifacts was very enlightening and we really learned a lot about the history of Hawaii. It is well worth spending a couple of hours here. We found the science hall and the planetarium show to be kind of juvenile for a 30 something couple, but I know kids would like them and would highly recommend... More

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See 8 more reviews by NYTravelerBD for Honolulu
Calgary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

This took me for a complete surprise. Allow yourself a whole day if you can to see everything including displays and shows. For those interested in Hawaiian history, there is a fair bit of reading but well worth learning Hawaii's story. Lots of other things to see; volcano demonstrations, dinosaurs, planetarium, hula presentation, and more.

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Centerville, Ohio
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5 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

I didn't have children with me, but there were lots of families there and it seemed like a great place for kids. Good schedule of shows and many different offerings. The lava flow demonstration was the highlight.

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See 3 more reviews by AnthonyT387 for Honolulu
Los Angeles
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20 attraction reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

I went to the recent exhibit of Immigrants and the 442nd Medal of Honor recipients. I've grown up in Honolulu, and have uncles who served in the 442nd, and this was still a revelation to me. The exhibits made me proud to be a descendant of heroes, and that includes my grandparents who immigrated from Japan. I saw some of... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

We toured the museum in a private tour and concentrated on the original historic portion. The building itself is a marvel of interior design and the displays are tasteful and easy to read. Elevators are available for handicapped access to the three stories and the restroom facilities in the lower level are very clean and well appointed for a public... More

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