Hawaii Museums Join Smithsonian Magazine for Annual Museum Day

By Jonah Kaimana | September 13, 2011

Hawaii museums on Oahu, Maui, and Kauai celebrate the 8th Annual Museum Day, brought to you by the Smithsonian Magazine. Not only are museums hosting special events on September 24, 2011, admission to participating venues is absolutely free.

Discover Hawaii News: Smithsonian Museum Day 2011

Act now, the Smithsonian is giving away free tickets to Hawaii museums!

How do I get free Museum Day tickets?

It’s easy! Click here and enter your contact information on the Smithsonian Magazine website. They’ll email you a printable ticket, which you can bring to your specified museum for free admission. All you have to do is fill out the required fields online!

What museums are participating?

Here’s the complete list of museums in Hawaii that are part of the 8th Annual Museum Day celebration (meaning you can get free admission!)

Bailey House Museum (Maui)
Hours: 10am – 4pm
2375A Main Street
Wailuku, Maui 96793
808-244-3326
Grove Farm Museum (Kauai)
Hours: 10am – 3pm
4050 Nawiliwili Road
Lihue, HI 96766
808-245-3202
Iolani Palace (Oahu)
Hours: 9am – 5pm
364 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96804
808-538-1471
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (Oahu)
Hours: 10 am – 4pm
2454 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 945-7633
Mission Houses Museum (Oahu)
Hours: 10 am – 4pm
553 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-447-3910
Queen Emma Summer Palace (Oahu)
Hours: 9am – 4pm
2913 Pali Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-595-6291

Need more info?

Here’s the most frequently asked questions about Museum Day.

When Is Museum Day?
Saturday, September 24, 2011

How do I find out if a museum in my neighborhood is participating?
By searching for a participating museum in your area.

Where do I find the Museum Day Ticket?
At the Ticket Information page. Simply fill out the form and you’ll receive an email with your ticket.

Can anybody get free admission on Museum Day?
No, only those who have a Museum Day Ticket, available here.

Can I bring my whole family to Museum Day?
No, the Museum Day Ticket is only good for two people per household. Additional guests must pay full admission.

Are all museums in the country participating in Museum Day?
No, just the museums that elect to participate.

About the author

Jonah Kaimana is a blogger and social media specialist at Discover Hawaii Tours. Jonah was born and raised on the island of Oahu and writes about company news and related updates. Jonah loves sharing the wonders of Hawaii with readers around the world. Read more of Jonah's blog posts.