Membership
Become a Bishop Museum Member!
Members support Bishop Museum in our mission to care for our collections, engage in meaningful research, and make our work accessible. In return, Bishop Museum Members enjoy an array of benefits including free general admission, discounts on select public programs, and exclusive invitations.
Membership Promotions
Admission to Membership Upgrade:
Museum visitors can apply your admission costs towards any membership level within 7 days of initial purchase. To take advantage of this offer, bring your receipt to the Admissions Desk.
Terms: Promotions cannot be combined. Applicable admission tickets include those for guests that will be included in the membership.
When you join the Bishop Museum Membership ʻohana, you receive all of the following benefits for 12 months:
- Digital membership card
- Free general admission and parking during normal operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday
- Free daytime tickets and discounts on evening shows at the J. Watumull Planetarium
- Free or discounted admission to special exhibits, events, and programs, including Bishop Museum After Hours
- Invitations to see-it-first Member Previews
- Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s print journal and e-newsletter
- 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press titles online
- 10% discount at the Bishop Museum Café by Highway Inn and Shop Pacifica
Membership Department
808.847.8296
Bishop Museum has transitioned to digital membership cards! Once your online transaction has been completed, your membership is active and you will receive an email from Membership@BishopMuseum.org with a link to your cards. A temporary parking pass will be available to you on your first visit and a permanent parking sticker should arrive by mail with a welcome letter in 7-14 days. See our FAQs and instructional video on digital membership cards here.
Student $35 Fully tax-deductible
For one high school or college student (18-26 years), with valid student ID
- Free general admission and parking during normal operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday
- Free daytime tickets and discounts on evening shows at the J. Watumull Planetarium
- Free or discounted admission to special exhibits, events, and programs including Bishop Museum After Hours
- Invitations to see-it-first Member Previews
- Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s print journal and e-newsletter
- 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press titles online
- 10% discount at the Bishop Museum Café by Highway Inn and Shop Pacifica
Senior $65 Fully Tax Deductible
For one adult 65 or over, plus an additional member OR guest*
- Free general admission and parking during normal operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday
- Free daytime tickets and discounts on evening shows at the J. Watumull Planetarium
- Free or discounted admission to special exhibits, events, and programs including Bishop Museum After Hours
- Invitations to see-it-first Member Previews
- Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s print journal and e-newsletter
- 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press titles online
- 10% discount at the Bishop Museum Café by Highway Inn and Shop Pacifica
*Naming or removing an additional member is limited to once a year at the time of purchase or renewal
Friend $70 Fully Tax Deductible
For one adult
- Free general admission and parking during normal operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday
- Free daytime tickets and discounts on evening shows at the J. Watumull Planetarium
- Free or discounted admission to special exhibits, events, and programs including Bishop Museum After Hours
- Invitations to see-it-first Member Previews
- Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s print journal and e-newsletter
- 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press titles online
- 10% discount at the Bishop Museum Café by Highway Inn and Shop Pacifica
Dual/Family $120 Fully Tax Deductible
For up to two named adults*, plus up to six children under the age of 18**
- Free general admission and parking during normal operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday
- Free daytime tickets and discounts on evening shows at the J. Watumull Planetarium
- Free or discounted admission to special exhibits, events, and programs including Bishop Museum After Hours
- Invitations to see-it-first Member Previews
- Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s print journal and e-newsletter
- 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press titles online
- 10% discount at the Bishop Museum Café by Highway Inn and Shop Pacifica
*Naming or removing a second member is limited to once a year at the time of purchase or renewal
**Children must be accompanied by a card-carrying member to receive membership benefits
Patron $160 BEST VALUE – Fully Tax Deductible
- For one adult and an additional named member OR guest*, plus up to six children under the age of 18**
- Free general admission and parking during normal operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday
- Free general admission during normal operating hours for two additional guests per visit per membership when accompanied by member
- Free daytime tickets and discounts on evening shows at the J. Watumull Planetarium
- Free or discounted admission to special exhibits, events, and programs including Bishop Museum After Hours
- Invitations to see-it-first Member Previews
- Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s print journal and e-newsletter
- 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press titles online
- 10% discount at the Bishop Museum Café by Highway Inn and Shop Pacifica
*Naming or removing a second member is limited to once a year at the time of purchase or renewal. Any guest taking the place of a second named member must be accompanied by a card-carrying member to receive membership benefits.
**Children must be accompanied by a card-carrying member to receive membership benefits
Benefactor $250 $200 est. tax-deductible ($50 est. non-tax-deductible)
For one adult and an additional named member OR guest*, plus up to six children under the age of 18**
- Free general admission and parking during normal operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday
- Free general admission during normal operating hours for two additional guests per visit per membership when accompanied by member
- Free daytime tickets and discounts on evening shows at the J. Watumull Planetarium
- Free or discounted admission to special exhibits, events, and programs including Bishop Museum After Hours
- Invitations to see-it-first Member Previews
- Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s print journal and e-newsletter
- 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press titles online
- 10% discount at the Bishop Museum Café by Highway Inn and Shop Pacifica
- Invitations to private exhibit receptions and previews
- Two One Day Passes for use during general admission hours (does not require guest to be accompanied by the member) ($50 value)
- 10% off facility rental at the Museum (up to a $400 value)
*Naming or removing a second member is limited to once a year at the time of purchase or renewal. Any guest taking the place of a second named member must be accompanied by a card-carrying member to receive membership benefits.
**Children must be accompanied by a card-carrying member to receive membership benefits
Visionary $500 $350 est. tax-deductible ($150 est. non-tax-deductible)
For one adult and an additional named member OR guest*, plus up to six children under the age of 18**
- Free general admission and parking during normal operating hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday
- Free general admission during normal operating hours for two additional guests per visit per membership when accompanied by member
- Free daytime tickets and discounts on evening shows at the J. Watumull Planetarium
- Free or discounted admission to special exhibits, events, and programs including Bishop Museum After Hours
- Invitations to see-it-first Member Previews
- Subscription to Ka ‘Elele, the Museum’s print journal and e-newsletter
- 20% discount on Bishop Museum Press titles online
- 10% discount at the Bishop Museum Café by Highway Inn and Shop Pacifica
- Invitations to private exhibit receptions and previews
- Four One Day Passes for use during general admission hours (does not require guest to be accompanied by the member) ($100 value)
- 10% off facility rental at the Museum (up to a $400 value)
- Invitation for two to attend A Night Behind the Scenes, an annual Museum expert guided collections tour
*Naming or removing a second member is limited to once a year at the time of purchase or renewal. Any guest taking the place of a second named member must be accompanied by a card-carrying member to receive membership benefits.
**Children must be accompanied by a card-carrying member to receive membership benefits
Membership Policies
- Members must present their photo ID and membership card for Museum admission.
- Bishop Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Membership dues are considered a charitable donation and are fully or partially tax-deductible. Therefore, Bishop Museum memberships and benefits are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- “Free guest” benefits associated with Patron, Benefactor, Visionary, and Stewardship Circle members are limited to admission to Bishop Museum during normal operating hours unless otherwise noted. Special events and programs require guests of members to pay the general admission/registration rate unless otherwise noted.
- A $5 fee will be incurred for replacement parking stickers.
- Student, Senior, Friend, and Dual/Family members receive a discount on special exhibit fees, while these fees are waived for Patron, Benefactor, Visionary, and Stewardship Circle members. Guests of Patron, Benefactor, Visionary, and Stewardship Circle members who are eligible for free admission may still be required to pay any special exhibit fees at the discounted member rate. Special exhibit fees may vary by exhibit.
- Naming or removing an additional member is limited to once a year at the time of purchase or renewal.
- Children must be accompanied by a card-carrying member to receive membership benefits. Children accompanied by an adult or caregiver that does not have a membership on file will be charged applicable admission rates.
- Members must have an email on file and be registered on our site and be logged in in order to receive membership discounts for online transactions. If you did not opt in to “register for site” during your initial membership transaction, please register at bishopmuseum.org/register. Any applicable membership discounts will be displayed on the final check out page. If you are unsure of what email we have on file or whether or not if you have registered on our site, please contact the Membership Team at membership@bishopmuseum.org.
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.
Each named adult within the membership receives a digital membership card. An email with the link to your digital membership cards is sent as soon as your transaction is completed. Student and Friend members receive one parking sticker, and all other membership levels receive two if there is a second named adult on the membership. If your parking sticker is lost or damaged, you can request a replacement parking sticker at the Admission Desk for a $5.00 fee.
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 renew your membership, you will need to register your membership on our website. 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 will 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 note that any membership discounts associated with your purchase will not be applied until the final check out screen.
Some traveling and other special exhibits at Bishop Museum require an additional fee for entrance from both members and general admission, including guests of members. Fees may vary by exhibit. Student, Senior, Friend, and Dual/Family members receive a discount on special exhibit fees, while these fees are waived for Patron, Benefactor, Visionary, and Stewardship Circle members. Guests of Patron, Benefactor, Visionary, and Stewardship Circle members who are eligible for free admission are still required to pay any special exhibit fees at the discounted member rate.
Bishop Museum welcomes gifts of stock. To facilitate a smooth transaction, please contact the Development Department at 808.848.4188.
Children must be accompanied by a card-carrying member to receive membership benefits. Children accompanied by an adult or caregiver that does not have a membership on file will be charged applicable admission rates. If you have an adult or caregiver that you would like to accompany children to Bishop Museum, we recommend that you list that adult or caregiver as the second named member within your membership. Naming or removing a second member is limited to once a year at the time of purchase or renewal.
Stewardship Circles
Join our Museum ‘ohana and support us in connecting Hawai‘i to the world and the world to Hawai‘i.
Corporate Partnership
Corporate partnership is vital to the Bishop Museum’s continued growth and success.
Stewardship Circles
Join our Museum ‘ohana and support us in connecting Hawai‘i to the world and the world to Hawai‘i.
Corporate Partnership
Corporate partnership is vital to the Bishop Museum’s continued growth and success.
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