4 Museum Visits in Hawaii to Build a Day Around

1.Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 243 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Spend one to eight hours exploring Bishop Museum in Honolulu. See Hawaiian and Pacific artifacts, learn about Polynesian migration, visit the science center, and check for planetarium and live lava shows. General admission is mobile and in English, but parking, special exhibits, and planetarium entry cost extra.

“Too much to absorb in one visit. The sheer magnitude of the structure itself is astounding. The collection includes one incredible piece after another.”

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2.Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 1 day · from $29Best value

You’ll take the free shuttle from Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to historic Ford Island, then explore Hangars 37 and 79, the Raytheon Pavilion, more than 50 aircraft, and the Shealy Restoration Shop. Add the Top of the Tower tour for battlefield views from the restored 15-story Control Tower. Audio tours are available in five languages.

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3.Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Ticket with Audio Tour and Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $29

Visit Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island with admission, shuttle service, and a self-guided audio tour in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, Korean, or Mandarin. Walk through Hangars 37 and 79, see aircraft from World War II and Korea, watch attack footage, and hear stories from veterans and museum staff.

“It was very interesting to see Disney's contribution to the war effort of World War II. The artwork that was created to support the war effort was insightful and interesting. Highly recommend.”

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4.Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Spend a full day at Honolulu’s Bishop Museum, Hawaii’s leading natural and cultural history museum. See Hawaiian royal heirlooms in Hawaiian Hall, explore Pacific cultures, watch lava pour demonstrations in the Science and Adventure Center, and join a free Hawaiian Hall tour at 10 or 11am when a docent is available. Planetarium shows cost extra.

“Friendly welcome and Lanakila Seniors really enjoyed their visit. Thanks so very much!”

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