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This September marks the ninth year Hawai‘i 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 Hawai‘i found in museums from zoos and gardens to history and science centers.
The thirteen institutions in both East and West Hawai‘i collectively represent the major informal education resources on Hawai‘i 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.
Museum members will have an opportunity to spend September exploring and discovering the wonders and treasures of museums they may not have yet experienced, or may not have visited in a long time. Museums Month free admission and benefits apply to museum members with current membership card and proper ID. Contact individual museums for more information or visit www.lymanmuseum.org for a list of participating museums, benefits offered, and their operating hours.
Participating Museums:
- Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens – www.bishopmuseum.org/greenwell
- Anna Ranch Heritage Center – www.annaranch.org
- Onizuka Space Center
- HMOCCA – www.ehcc.org
- Hawaii Plantation Museum – www.memoriesofhawaiibigisland.com
- Hulihe’e Palace – www.daughtersofhawaii.org
- Imiloa Astronomy Center – www.imiloahawaii.org
- Kona Historical Society – www.konahistorical.org
- Lyman Museum – www.lymanmuseum.org
- Mokupapapa Discovery Center – papahanaumokuakea.gov
- Pacific Tsunami Museum – www.tsunami.org
- The Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens – www.hilozoo.com
- Volcano Art Center – www.volcanoartcenter.org
SEPTEMBER 2015: CELEBRATE MUSEUMS MONTH!
Museums Month benefits apply to members of any institution listed below, who present a current membership card and proper id.
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens – Free admission and 10% discount on all plant sales. Guided tours daily at 1 P.M. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. (808) 323-3318. www.bishopmuseum.org/greenwell
Anna Ranch Heritage Center – Free admission. Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. with tours of the Historic Home at 10 A.M. and 1 P.M. Reservations are required for Historic Home Tour. To make a reservation please email: programs@annaranch.org or call (808) 885-4426. Please visit our web page at www.annaranch.org for further information.
Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center – Special Adult entry rate $2.00, children 12 & under free. Hours: Daily 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed Sundays. Space-themed exhibits and interactive displays especially for children. (808) 329-3441.
Hawai`i Museum of Contemporary Art– Free admission. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Check website: www.ehcc.org for current shows, classes, and events. For more information call (808) 961-5711 or email admin@ehcc.org.
Hawai`i Plantation Museum – Free admission. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm. Located at 27-246 Old Mamalahoa Hwy (in the former Yoshiyama Store). Visit www.memoriesofhawaiibigisland.com. Books and other retail items available. Artifacts revealing the stories from “the other day…” (808) 964-5151.
Hulihe`e Palace – Free admission to members; no discount in store. Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m; Gift Shop Hours Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Closed on Holidays. For more information visit our website at www.daughtersofhawaii.org or call (808) 329-1877. Special exhibit presented through the month of September: Na Lani Eha, the Royal Four.
`Imiloa Astronomy Center – Free admission. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sky Garden Restaurant at `Imiloa open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with dinner Thursday through Sunday nights 5 to 8:30 p.m. (808) 969-9703. Check website for special events. www.imiloahawaii.org
Kona Historical Society – Free admission. Kona Coffee Living History Farm: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. H.N. Greenwell Store Museum: Monday & Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (808) 323-3222. www.konahistorical.org
Lyman Museum and Mission House – Free admission. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 10% discount in Museum Shop. Special exhibit: Artistic Perspectives of Hawai`i included in admission. (808) 935-5021. www.lymanmuseum.org
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center – No admission charge, but museum members from participating museums can receive posters, map and coloring sheets available while supplies last; free group education/outreach activities available with reservation, link http://goo.gl/Ka5UQ6 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (808)933-8180 or visit papahanaumokuakea.gov
Pacific Tsunami Museum – Free admission; no discount in store. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (808) 935-0926. www.tsunami.org
The Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens – No admission charge, but members of participating museums will receive a special gift at the Zoo Gift Shop! Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (808) 959-9233. www.hilozoo.com
Volcano Art Center – Free admission. Members of participating museums receive a free poster at VAC’s gallery. Park entrance fees apply. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (808) 767-7565. www.volcanoartcenter.org