Tickets
General Admission
General Admissions can be booked for arrivals between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All admissions once checked in, are welcome to stay until 5 p.m.
If you currently hold a pre-purchased Admission ticket that is still valid, those tickets will be honored on a space-available basis on the day of attendance.
🚨 Upcoming Admission Rate Update – Effective May 24, 2025
To align with the opening of our exciting new Dinosaurs exhibition, Bishop Museum will be updating general admission rates starting Saturday, May 24, 2025. This increase helps us continue to deliver world-class exhibits and experiences—with no additional special exhibition fee for general admission guests.
Online Advance Purchase Discount: Save 20% when you buy tickets in advance! Details coming soon.
Adult | Senior 65+ | Youth 4 — 17 | ||
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GENERAL ADMISSION | $33.95 | $30.95 | $25.95 | |
KAMA‘ĀINA | $19.95 | $17.95 | $15.95 | |
MILITARY | $19.95 | $17.95 | $15.95 | |
MEMBERS* | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
Museums for All/SNAP Card (limited to daily admissions only) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | On Site Only |
Adult | Senior 65+ | Youth 4 — 17 | ||
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GENERAL ADMISSION | $38.95 | $35.95 | $30.95 | |
KAMA‘ĀINA | $24.95 | $22.95 | $20.95 | |
MILITARY | $24.95 | $22.95 | $20.95 | |
MEMBERS* | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | |
Museums for All/SNAP Card (limited to daily admissions only) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | On Site Only |
Members are subject to pay a special exhibition admission fee of $3.00 per person. Fees may vary based on membership level.
Planetarium tickets are $3 and can be purchased onsite with valid Bishop Museum admission. Please note that the MFA program is limited to daily admissions only.

Admission to Membership Upgrade:
Museum visitors can apply their admission costs towards any membership level within seven (7) days of their visit. To take advantage of this offer, bring your receipt to the Admissions Desk at Shop Pacifica.
Terms: Promotions can not be combined. Applicable admission tickets include those for guests who will be included in the membership.
Learn more about membership benefits.
** Beginning Nov. 4, 2022 Bishop Museum is a participant in the Museums for All program, which provides free regular admission for up to four people with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Guests will also receive free parking for one vehicle and are asked to bypass parking payment and check in at the Museum’s ticket counter in Shop Pacifica. Learn more about this program.
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