BECOME A MEMBER
Find a bit of yourself here at Hawai‘i’s museum.
Your generous membership support helps Bishop Museum fulfill its mission to inspire our community and visitors through the exploration and celebration of Hawai‘i’s extraordinary history, culture, and environment! To join, renew, or gift a membership, please follow the designated links in the membership levels section below.
MEMBER BENEFITS
When you join the Museum’s membership ʻohana, you receive all of the following benefits for 12 months:
Free general admission and parking
Free J. Watumull Planetarium matinee tickets and discounts on evening shows
Free or discounted admission to special exhibits, events, and programs
Invitations to see-it-first Member Previews
Free tickets to Members After Dark, an annual after-hours event
Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s print journal and e-newsletter
10% discount in the Museum’s Shop Pacifica and Highway Inn café
MEMBER LEVELS
Student $35
Senior $65
Friend $70
Dual/Family $120
Patron $160
Benefactor $250
Visionary $500
MEMBER LEVELS
STUDENT
$35
For one high school or college student (16-26 years), with valid student ID
Full amount is tax-deductible.
SENIOR
$65
For one adult 65 or over, plus one guest or spouse
Full amount is tax-deductible.
FRIEND
$70
For one adult
Full amount is tax-deductible
DUAL/FAMILY
$120
For two named cardholders and up to six children under 18 (same household)
Full amount is tax-deductible.
PATRON
$160
All Dual/Family benefits, plus:
Two free guests per visit, per membership, when accompanied by member
Free admission to select traveling exhibits
Complimentary eco-tote bag
Full amount is tax-deductible.
BENEFACTOR
$250
All Patron benefits, plus:
Invitations to private exhibit receptions and previews
Two one-time daily admission guest passes to the Museum ($50 value)
10% off facility rental at the Museum (up to a $400 value)
$220 is tax-deductible.
VISIONARY
$500
All Benefactor benefits, plus:
Invitations to attend A Night Behind-the-Scenes, an annual Museum expert guided collections tour
Two additional guest passes (four total – a $100 value)
STEWARDSHIP CIRCLES
Members of our Stewardship Circles provide critical support to the Museum. Click Here To Learn More.
MEMBERSHIP POLICIES
Members must present their photo ID and membership card for Museum admission.
Membership cards and benefits are non-transferable.
Guests must be accompanied by a member and are granted free admission between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guests of members may attend the Traditions of the Pacific after-hours series, but will be required to purchase an event ticket. The price is generally $10.
A $5 fee will be incurred for replacement membership cards and parking stickers.
Student through Dual/Family members may be required to purchase discounted admission tickets for select traveling exhibits.
We encourage Dual/Family members and above to name two cardholders, as free admission will not be granted to unnamed guests.
MEMBERSHIP FAQ
Yes! General admission fees can be applied towards any membership level within seven days of the initial visit. Unfortunately, this offer cannot be redeemed online. Please bring your original order receipt to the Admissions Desk.
Please allow 7-10 business days for your welcome package to arrive to your primary mailing address via the United States Postal Service. If you have not received your cards within two weeks, please contact the Membership Department at 808.847.8296 or membership@bishopmuseum.org.
All members receive two membership cards. Student and Friend members receive one parking sticker, and all other membership levels receive two. If you would like to request an additional parking pass, there is a $5 fee. No more than three stickers will be allocated per membership. If you need to request replacement cards or parking stickers, please contact the Membership Department.
Please display your parking sticker on the lower corner of the driver’s side of the front windshield.
To access all your member benefits, and to correctly renew your membership, you’ll need to register your membership account. To register and create an account login, click here. Please fill in the primary member’s contact information. The email provided when initially creating your membership will become your username. Remember to write down your password so you don’t forget it!
Once you’ve completed online registration, you’ll need to sign into your membership account any time you want to renew or gift a membership, or reserve event tickets online. This will ensure that your membership transactions are correctly processed, and any member discounts are applied to your order.
Please contact the Membership Department for assistance.
Non-member visitors to the Museum must purchase an additional admission ticket for $4.95 to gain entry to select traveling exhibits in the Castle Memorial Building. Student through Dual/Family members must purchase a discounted entry ticket for $3.00, while Patron level and above members can enjoy free admission.
Bishop Museum welcomes gifts of stock. To facilitate a smooth transaction, please contact the Development Department at 808.847.8281.