A compelling story of movement, alliance and cultural exchange, the show sheds light on Hawai’i’s history and culture through an exploration of the complex and enduring relationship between the Hawaiian and British nations.

Hawai`i: a kingdom crossing oceans has been shaped together with Hawaiian knowledge-bearers, showcasing seldom-seen international loans alongside the remarkable collections at the British Museum – one of the largest in the world outside Hawai’i. Building on years of collaboration with Native Hawaiian artists, practitioners and scholars, the show centres on indigenous knowledge, shining new light on exceptional objects and extraordinary stories.