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Membership provides you with unlimited free admission to Bishop Museum and Planetarium all year round. By becoming a member, you will support Bishop Museum’s many educational programs and exciting exhibits.
Please consider joining Bishop Museum today and open the doors of exploration and discovery for yourself and your family.
General Member Benefits:
- Unlimited free admission to Bishop Museum & Planetarium year-round
- Free entry to the Hawaii Maritime Center
- Free admission to Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
- Free admission to Family Sundays, and other programs
- Free subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s quarterly journal
- Exclusive Invitations to Exhibit Openings
- Early admission and/or discounts to Moonlight Mele
- 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press books
- 10% discount on all merchandise in the Museum’s gift shops
- 10% discount on historic print reproductions from the Library & Archives
- Big savings and discounts with our shopping, dining, and entertainment partners
- Learn more about our Member Benefit of the Month Program
General Membership Categories:
Members at the following levels receive GENERAL BENEFITSFriend $35
For one adult
Senior $35:
For one adult 65 or over and one guest or spouse*
Dual/Family $50
For two adults, their children/grandchildren under 18*
Family & Friends $65
For two adults, their children/grandchildren under 18, and free admission for 2 additional guests per visit*
*Children or grandchildren and guests must be accompanied by member.
Premier Benefits:
Members at the Premier levels receive special exclusive benefits and provide vital funding to support Bishop Museum ’s programs and outreach to the community.
Patron - $100
All Membership benefits listed above for two adults, your children or grandchildren under age 18, and two additional guests, plus;
- Free or discounted admission to more than 250 natural history and science museums
- Invitations for two (2) to Private Opening Receptions for select exhibits
- An additional 5% discount (15% total) on all merchandise in the Museum’s gift shops and historic print reproductions from the Bishop Museum Library & Archives
Benefactor - $250
All Patron benefits, plus;
- Invitations for up to four (4) people to special Behind-the-Scenes Tours led by experienced Museum staff
- Two (2) guest passes to the Museum – great for out-of-town guests (a $30 value)
- Exclusive Bishop Museum note card edition reserved for Benefactor and Visionary Members
- 10% facility rental discount at the Bishop Museum (up to a $400 value)
All Benefactor benefits, plus;
- Exclusive invitation for two (2) to the President's Pre-Concert Reception at Moonlight Mele
- Four (4) Guest Passes to the Bishop Museum (a $60 value)
- Free Bishop Museum Press Book signed by the author and the Museum Director
All Visionary benefits, plus;
- Recognition at the Museum’s Annual Ulupono Awards Reception
- Exclusive invitations to Charles Reed Bishop Society previews and events
- Free admission for two additional guests per visit (four guests total, when accompanied by a member)
- Six guest passes to the Museum
- A special gift upon joining
Become a member today! There are three easy ways to join:
- Join Online
- Call the membership office 808.848.4187
- Visit Bishop Museum