Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum was founded in Honolulu in 1889, named for the Hawaiian princess who was the great granddaughter of Kamehameha I. Throughout its history, the museum's commitment has been the gathering and the dissemination of information on Hawaii and the Pacific. Research and documentation continues in both areas of cultural and natural history within the Pacific. Bishop Museum was recently designated the State Museum for Cultural and Natural History.

Bishop Museum opens new worlds of wonder for you and your family. With each visit, you'll journey among the islands and cultures of the Pacific...search the universe for distant galaxies... or step back through time to share in the life of old Hawai'i.

The Bishop Museum is known for it's Superb Compilation of Hawaiian Artifacts and is widely loved by school children because of their seasonal Exhibitions of intersting topics. The Bishop Museums Current Exhibitions are:

Now through March 8, 1999 enter a world unlike you've seen, smelled touched, tasted - or heard of! What's the world like for animals who see for miles...detect invisible rays...hear an insect's footsteps...find their way home from thousands of miles away? Come sense it for yourself! Animal SuperSenses is sponsored as a community service by Sea-Land Services, Inc., and the Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation. ADMISSION: $7.95 for kama'aina adults $6.95 for youth 4-12, seniors and active military free for children under 4

Now through February 28, 1999 showcases Interactive displays, Photographs, artifacts, videos, and demonstrations share the stories of family and community, celebrations, soldiers in World War II and today's Filipino American heroes. View family collections, listen to taped anecdotes, and even visit a plantation home of a Filipino sakada. A special Kid's Corner offers fun activities for keiki with crafts, toys, dress-up costumes and games. Filipino Americans of Hawai'i is Sponsored by the Philippine Centennial Committee-Hawaii and EQUITABLE ADMISSION: $7.95 for kama'aina adults $6.95 for youth 4-12, seniors and active military free for children under 4

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BISHOP MUSEUM
The State Museum of Natural and Cultural History

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