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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.

All membership levels enjoy these benefits.

New membership rates and categories went into effect on January 1, 2013. Click here to learn more.

Please consider joining Bishop Museum today and open the doors of exploration and discovery for yourself and your family.

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Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays and December 25.  Parking is free.   Facility rentalsare available.

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General Member Benefits

• Unlimited free admission to Bishop Museum &
  J. Watumull Planetarium year-round
• Free admission to Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
• Invitations to special Member Previews and other Museum programs
• Free/discounted admission to special programs and events
• Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s quarterly journal
• 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press books
• 10% discount at Café Pūlama
• 10% discount on most merchandise in the Museum’s gift shops
• 10% discount on historic print reproductions from the Library & Archives

Senior

For one adult 65 or over and one guest or spouse

• Unlimited free admission to Bishop Museum &
  J. Watumull Planetarium year-round
• Free admission to Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
• Invitations to special Member Previews and other Museum programs
• Free/discounted admission to special programs and events
• Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s quarterly journal
• 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press books
• 10% discount at Café Pūlama
• 10% discount on most merchandise in the Museum’s gift shops
• 10% discount on historic print reproductions from the Library & Archives

Friend

For one adult

• Unlimited free admission to Bishop Museum &
  J. Watumull Planetarium year-round
• Free admission to Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
• Invitations to special Member Previews and other Museum programs
• Free/discounted admission to special programs and events
• Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s quarterly journal
• 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press books
• 10% discount at Café Pūlama
• 10% discount on most merchandise in the Museum’s gift shops
• 10% discount on historic print reproductions from the Library & Archives

Dual/Family

For two adults, up to six children or grandchildren under 18 plus:

• Unlimited free admission to Bishop Museum &
  J. Watumull Planetarium year-round
• Free admission to Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
• Invitations to special Member Previews and other Museum programs
• Free/discounted admission to special programs and events
• Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s quarterly journal
• 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press books
• 10% discount at Café Pūlama
• 10% discount on most merchandise in the Museum’s gift shops
• 10% discount on historic print reproductions from the Library & Archives

*Children or grandchildren and guests must be accompanied by member.

Student

For one student (under age 25) with valid student ID

• Unlimited free admission to Bishop Museum &
  J. Watumull Planetarium year-round
• Free admission to Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
• Invitations to special Member Previews and other Museum programs
• Free/discounted admission to special programs and events
• Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s quarterly journal
• 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press books
• 10% discount at Café Pūlama
• 10% discount on most merchandise in the Museum’s gift shops
• 10% discount on historic print reproductions from the Library & Archives

Patron

For two adults, up to six children or grandchildren under 18 plus:

• Two additional guests per visit when accompianied by a member
• Free or discounted admission to more than 300
  natural history and science museums worldwide (ASTC Passport Program) MAINLAND VISITORS TAKE NOTE!
• Invitation to attend Museum After Dark, an annual after-hours event exclusively for members and their guests
• An additional 10% discount (20% total) on most merchandise in the
  Museum’s gift shops and Café Pūlama

Benefactor

All Patron benefits, plus;

• Invitations to attend VIP Behind-the-Scenes Tours led by Museum experts
• Two guest passes to the Museum – great for out-of-town guests (a $36 value)
• Special Bishop Museum note card edition
• 10% facility rental discount at the Bishop Museum (up to a $400 value)

Visionary

All Benefactor benefits,plus;

• Invitation for two to the annual President's Reception
• Two additional guest passes (four total — a $80 value)
• A Bishop Museum Press book for your personal library

Charles Reed Bishop Society

All Preservation Council benefits, plus:

• Invitation to attend an exclusive birthday celebration honoring Museum founder Charles Reed Bishop
• Exclusive opportunities to view the Museum's collections at select events
• Opportunity to reserve one private docent-guided tour of Hawaiian Hall for up to ten people
• One gift Patron Level membership for the recipient of your choice

Museum Explorer

All Visionary benefits, plus:

• Invitation for two to the annual Chairman's Reception
• Invitations to attend intimate Explorers' gatherings highlighting timely Museum topics
• Free admission for a total of four guests per visit when accompanied by a member
• Two additional guest passes (six total — a $120 value)
• A special gmembership card

Preservation Council

All Museum Explorer benefits, plus:

• Reserved seating for select Museum events (Traditions of the Pacific, The Sky Tonight, etc.)
• Enjoy An Evening With DeSoto Brown, highlighting treasures from the Library & Archives
• Two Additional guest passes (eight total - a $160 value)

Pauahi Circle

All Charles Reed Bishop Society benefits, plus:

• Personal updates from the Museum's President
• A private collections tour for up to eight guests
• Exclusive invitation to attend a private event with the Museum's President and Board Chairman