September marks the 10th year Hawaii Island museums are collaborating to open their doors to other museums’ members.
September marks the 10th year Hawaii Island museums are collaborating to open their doors to other museums’ members.
“Celebrating Museums Month” is a month-long program to cross-promote these important local institutions. During the month of September, each will provide free admission to the members of other participating institutions when a current museum membership card is shown. Some institutions will also be offering discounts on store items or tours to these members.
This month-long celebration of museums provides local residents with a low-cost opportunity to explore and experience the rich resources of Hawaii found in museums from zoos and gardens to history and science centers.
The institutions in both East and West Hawaii collectively represent the major informal education resources on Hawaii Island. The purchase of memberships helps to support the nonprofit organizations and further their educational missions. The public is welcome to purchase membership at participating institutions and take advantage of this month-long program.
Participating museums include Anna Ranch Heritage Center (www.annaranch.org); HMOCCA (www.ehcc.org); Hawaii Plantation Museum (www.memoriesofhawaiibigisland.com); Hulihee Palace (www.daughtersofhawaii.org); Imiloa Astronomy Center (www.imiloahawaii.org); Kona Historical Society (www.konahistorical.org); Lyman Museum (www.lymanmuseum.org); Mokupapapa Discovery Center (www.papahanaumokuakea.gov); Pacific Tsunami Museum (www.tsunami.org); Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens (www.hilozoo.com); and Volcano Art Center (www.volcanoartcenter.org).
Museums Month free admission and benefits apply to museum members with current membership card and proper ID.