Note: Bishop Museum temporarily ceased public operations at its Hawai'i Maritime Center, effective May 1, 2009. Currently, no date is set for a reopening of the Maritime Center.
Test your sea legs aboard the world's only remaining four-masted, full-rigged ship. Uncover the myths, legends, and folklore of Hawai'i's Polynesian voyagers, European explorers, and whalers. Engross yourself in adrenaline-packed videos of legendary surfers from today and decades past. Bishop Museum's Hawai'i Maritime Center, a great catch for sea lovers of all sorts, caters to that sense of adventure that brought you to this remote island chain in the first place.
Did you ever wonder how ancient Polynesians navigated the big blue sea using only the stars and ocean currents? Tour the Polynesian Navigation exhibit to be wowed by the ingenuity and skill of these intrepid seafarers. Visit the Kohala Lele, or "Leaping Whale," exhibit to learn how Hawai'i's relationship with these massive mammals evolved from the 19th-century booming whaling industry to the present-day whale watching culture and conservationist movement. Don't forget to stop by the gift shop for scrimshaw decorations and brass figurines, t-shirts, jewelry, books, postcards, and more.
Attraction Information
- Hours:
- 9am to 5pm daily
- Admission:
- Adults: $8.50
- Seniors: $7
- Children ages 4 to 12: $5.50
- Children ages 3 and under: Free
- Contact:
- Location: 7 Pier 1 Honolulu, HI
- Phone: 808-599-3810
- Website: www.bishopmuseum.org
