The 3 Museum Visits in Honolulu That Earn Their Price

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’s Hawaiian Hall, Pacific Hall, planetarium, science center, and changing exhibits. Learn about Polynesian migration, traditional Hawaiian arts, island formation, and astronomy. General admission does not include planetarium shows, parking, or special exhibits.

“What an amazing find! We had recalcitrant weather one day, and looked for indoor things to do, and found this museum. A wonderful way to learn about modern efforts to revive traditional Hawaiian arts, learn about Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures, and experience other information. There wasn't enough time to do everything we wanted to do!”

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

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

Visit Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island with admission, shuttle service, and an audio tour in six languages. Walk through Hangars 37 and 79, see aircraft from WWII and Korea, spot attack damage, watch wartime footage, and speak with veteran volunteers.

“I enjoyed the audio self guided tour of the museum. It was very interesting and informative. Seeing the plans and the stories of the pilots made history come alive!!”

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3.Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket

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

Spend a full day at Honolulu’s Bishop Museum, where Hawaiian royal objects, Pacific cultures, native species, geology exhibits, and lava pour demonstrations share one campus. Your $38 ticket covers Hawaiian and Pacific Hall, the Science and Adventure Center, the planetarium lobby, and possible 10am or 11am Hawaiian Hall tours.

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

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