News Room
News releases and announcements from Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, the State of Hawaiʻi Museum of Natural and Cultural History.
Events
Bishop Museum Invites Public to an Open House of its Malacology Collection
Bishop Museum invites the public to its Malacology Open House Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the Collection and see live specimens from the Museum's Captive Rearing Program.
Events
Bishop Museum Celebrates the Return of the Moonlight Mele Concert Series
The Friday night concerts, to be held on the Museum's Great Lawn on July 14 and Aug. 11, will be headlined by Kapena and Mākaha Sons.
People
Bishop Museum Appoints Two Members to its Executive Team
Gregory Chang joins Bishop Museum as Chief Financial Officer and Raymond Kong returns as General Counsel.
Events
Bishop Museum Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Edith Kanakaʻole
Bishop Museum and the Edith Kanakaʻole Foundation present a special After Hours event on June 9, 2023 celebrating the hula, choreography, compositions, and traditions of Edith Kanakaʻole.
Grants & Funding
Bishop Museum Awarded $500,000 Grant to Preserve and Digitize Hawai‘i’s Most Important Plant Repository
Bishop Museum awarded $500,000 grant to protect, digitize, and increase access to the world's largest repository of Pacific plant specimens through the Save America's Treasures grant program.
Events
Bishop Museum Hosts Celebrate Micronesia Festival
The 2023 Festival, to be held on Saturday, May 20 throughout the Museum's campus, celebrates the resilience of Micronesian cultures and Pacific communities.
Exhibitions
Bishop Museum Celebrates the Return of Worldwide Walls (formerly POW! WOW!) and the Installation of Six New Murals on its Grounds
Bishop Museum partners with Hawaiʻi Walls Mural Festival to debut six new murals by contemporary artists at its After Hours event on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Events
Bishop Museum Presents the 2023 Science & Sustainability Festival
The Festival, held on Earth Day, April 22, brings together Museum scientists, educators, cultural practitioners, and more than 30 community partners to highlight the ongoing work needed to protect our biodiversity.
People
BISHOP MUSEUM BOARD APPOINTS DEE JAY MAILER PRESIDENT AND CEO
The Board of Directors of Bishop Museum announced the appointment of Dee Jay Mailer to a three-year term as president and CEO, effective immediately.
Grants & Funding
Bishop Museum and Partners Awarded Funding for Conservation Science and Action Supporting Hawaiian Land Snails
The $1.5 million award will help develop conservation actions and assessments, broaden educational outreach for improving conservation awareness, and expand partnerships to support biodiversity conservation in Hawaiʻi.
Events
Bishop Museum Invites Media to Preview Ola Ka Noʻeau: Excellence in Hawaiian Artistry
The Museum's newest exhibition will explore the genealogy of Hawaiian artistry, particularly through generational transmission of knowledge.
Announcements
Governor Proclaims 2023 “Year of the Kāhuli”
Governor Josh Green issued a proclamation declaring 2023 the Year of the Kāhuli, recognizing native Hawaiian tree snails that once numbered 750 species but are now critically endangered.
Exhibitions
Bishop Museum Celebrates Taxonomy Exhibition With Live-Painting by Solomon Enos
The "Taxonomy: Our Lives Depend On It" Exhibition, highlighting the Museum's Natural Sciences work and collections, closes on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023.
Announcements
Bishop Museum Announce Ola Ka Noʻeau: Excellence in Hawaiian Artistry
Bishop Museum's newest exhibition will explore the genealogy of Hawaiian artistry, particularly through generational transmission of knowledge. Opening March 11, 2023.
People
Executive Dee Jay Mailer to Serve as Interim President and CEO of Bishop Museum
Seasoned executive Dee Jay Mailer has been appointed to a one-year term as Interim President and CEO of Bishop Museum. Former Kamehameha Schools CEO will provide experienced and compassionate leadership.
Events
Bishop Museum Announces the Return of its Signature Event, the Science and Sustainability Festival
The 2024 Science and Sustainability Festival returns to Bishop Museum's 15-acre campus on Saturday, April 20, bringing together scientists, educators, cultural practitioners, and community partners.
Exhibitions
Bishop Museum Announces New Exhibition,Corned Beef & Kalo
New exhibition brings together two iconic works of contemporary art to consider issues related to agricultural subsistence, environmental sustainability, and everyday life.
People
Three Top Executives Depart Bishop Museum
The Board of Directors announced the departures of CEO Melanie Ide, general counsel Barron Oda, and VP Kaiwi Yoon following an independent investigation into workplace concerns.
Announcements
Bishop Museum Announces Lalo: Science and Conservation in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Ongoing exhibit in the Museum's Science Adventure Center showcases the natural and cultural history, and importance, of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Events
Bishop Museum Invites ʻOhana and Guests to Spend the Holidays at #HawaiisMuseum
Bishop Museum presents its December 2022 lineup of exhibitions, public programs, and events, as well as opportunities for the community to support its mission and work.