Membership
BECOME A MEMBER
Your generous membership support helps Bishop Museum fulfill its mission to inspire our community and visitors through the exploration, celebration, and perpetuation of the extraordinary history, culture, and environment of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific!
Find a bit of yourself here at Hawai‘i’s Museum.
Mahalo to our Members!
To minimize contact with our staff, we are encouraging all members to reserve free online Timed General Admission before their visit.
Membership Promotions
Give the Gift of Membership: This holiday season, we are offering 20% off when you gift a Bishop Museum membership to friends and family. All Bishop Museum membership levels include twelve months of free general admission, exclusive discounts, and exciting invitations. Additionally, new live-streamed and virtual events and programs make Hawai’i’s premier natural and cultural history institution more accessible than ever, allowing members who reside anywhere to stay connected and engaged with Bishop Museum throughout the year.
To purchase, select membership level, check the box that says “This membership is a gift”, and use the code GIFT20 at check out.
Membership Promotions
Admission to Membership Upgrade:
Museum visitors that have not held an active membership within 6 months can apply your admission costs towards a membership within 7 days of initial purchase. To take advantage of this offer, bring your receipt to the Admissions Desk.
Terms: Promotions can not be combined. Applicable admission tickets include those for guests that will be included in the membership.
50% off New Museum Memberships for Neighbor Island Residents: Now through December 31, neighbor island residents can join the Bishop Museum ‘Ohana for 50% off with proof of residency.
To join email membership@bishopmuseum.org and include proof of residency.
Terms:
- Excludes Student, Friend, and Senior membership levels
- Must be a new museum member or a lapsed member for over 12 months
- Must show proof of Hawaii home address outside of Oahu
- Eligible documents for verification include:
- State-issued photo ID with current address OR Utility bill or other mail dated within 3 months WITH a photo ID
- This discount cannot be combined with other offers
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 tickets, including virtual 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 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 Free Annual Admission & Fully Tax Deductible
For one high school or college student (16-26 years), with valid student ID
Senior $65 Free Annual Admission & Fully Tax Deductible
For one adult 65 or over, plus one guest or spouse
Friend $70 Free Annual Admission & Fully Tax Deductible
For one adult
Dual/Family $120 Free Annual Admission & Fully Tax Deductible
For two named cardholders and up to six children under 18 (same household)
Patron $160 BEST VALUE –Free Annual Admission & Fully Tax Deductible
- Two guests per visit, per membership receive free general admission, when accompanied by member. Guests of members pay any applicable special exhibit fees at a discounted rate (fees vary by exhibit).
- Special exhibit fees waived for members named on the membership. Guests of members eligible for free admission pay any applicable special exhibit fees at a discounted rate (fees vary by exhibit).
- Complimentary eco-tote bag
Benefactor $250 Benefactor: Est. $200 Tax Deductible (Est. $50 non-deductible)
- 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)
Visionary $500 Visionary: Est. $350 Tax Deductible (Est. $150 non-deductible)
- Invitations to attend A Night Behind the Scenes, an annual Museum expert guided collections tour
- Two additional guest passes (four total – a $100 value)
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 membership cards and 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 are still required to pay any special exhibit fees at the discounted member rate. Special exhibit fees may vary by exhibit.
- We encourage Dual/Family members and above to name two cardholders and up to six children living in the household, 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.
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 808.847.8281.
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.
Ways To Give
Join a community of supporters committed to Bishop Museum’s collections, research, and education programs.
Be a Part of Our Story
Celebrate the extraordinary history, culture, and environment of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific with a gift to Bishop Museum. As a partner in the Museum’s work, you can help to sustain vital collections, research, and knowledge, and inspire exploration and discovery with a tax-deductible donation.
