Membership donations help the Friends of the Museum to support ongoing research, educational programs and exhibits at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. All memberships are valid for 12 months from the date joined. Family level memberships cover 2 adults and minor children in the household or grandchildren.
Individual Membership - $45
- Free admission to Special Exhibits Gallery
- Free admission to over 300 science museums worldwide*
- Invitations to museum and members events
- NC Naturalist magazine (includes Museum Program Calendar)
- 10% discount in Museum Store
- Discount on most classes, workshops, trips and special Museum events
- Tax-deductible portion of your gift: $45
Family Membership - $55
- Free admission to Special Exhibits Gallery
- Free admission to over 300 science museums worldwide*
- Invitations to museum and members events
- NC Naturalist magazine (includes Museum Program Calendar)
- 10% discount in Museum Store
- Discount on most classes, workshops, trips and special Museum events
- Discount and priority registration on Museum summer camps
- Discount on Museum birthday parties
- Tax-deductible portion of your gift: $55
Discovery Club Membership - $100
- Free admission to Special Exhibits Gallery
- Free admission to over 300 science museums worldwide*
- Invitations to museum and members events
- NC Naturalist magazine (includes Museum Program Calendar)
- 10% discount in Museum Store
- Discount on most classes, workshops, trips and special Museum events
- Discount and priority registration on Museum summer camps
- Discount on Museum birthday parties
- Recognition in NC Naturalist magazine
- Tax-deductible portion of your gift: $100
Naturalist Society Membership - $250
- Free admission to Special Exhibits Gallery
- Free admission to over 300 science museums worldwide*
- Invitations to museum and members events
- NC Naturalist magazine (includes Museum Program Calendar)
- 10% discount in Museum Store
- Discount on most classes, workshops, trips and special Museum events
- Discount and priority registration on Museum summer camps
- Discount on Museum birthday parties
- Recognition in NC Naturalist magazine
- 2 guest passes good for admission to Special Exhibits Gallery at member price
- Tax-deductible portion of your gift: $238**
Explorers Society Membership - $500
- Free admission to Special Exhibits Gallery
- Free admission to over 300 science museums worldwide*
- Invitations to museum and members events
- NC Naturalist magazine (includes Museum Program Calendar)
- 10% discount in Museum Store
- Discount on most classes, workshops, trips and special Museum events
- Discount and priority registration on Museum summer camps
- Discount on Museum birthday parties
- Recognition in NC Naturalist magazine
- Four guest passes good for admission to Special Exhibits Gallery at member price
- One Family Membership to give as a gift
- Tax-deductible portion of your gift: $476**
Brimley Society Membership - $1000
The Brimley Society, named after the founding fathers of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, celebrates the Museum’s remarkable success and its ambitious vision for the future. More Information about the Brimley Society
- Four tickets to the Brimley on Ice
- Recognition on Brimley on Ice program and signage
- Name on Brimley Society plaque
- Invitation to pre-event presentation by Jon Waterman
- Free admission to the Special Exhibits Gallery
- Free admission to over 300 science museums worldwide*
- Invitations to museum and members events
- NC Naturalist magazine (includes Museum Program Calendar)
- 10% discount in Museum Store
- Discount on most classes, workshops, trips and special Museum events
- Discount and priority registration on Museum summer camps
- Discount on Museum birthday parties
- Recognition in NC Naturalist
- Two Complimentary Family Memberships to give as gifts
- Tax-deductible portion of your gift: $820**
**Friends of the Museum hopes you will take advantage of all your benefits, but should you decide to decline benefits with an assigned market value, the tax deductibility of your gift would increase. If you wish to decline benefits, please let us know by contacting Lisa Dziepak at (919) 733-7450 ext. 350 or lisa.dziepak@ncdenr.gov.
Additional Member Benefits for Teachers
Friends of the Museum recognizes the important role that teachers play in our daily lives. Teachers who join Friends of the Museum receive the regular benefits for the level at which they join, plus special benefits reserved just for them.
- Discounts on most Educator Treks & Workshops
- 15% discount on Museum Store purchases (5% above regular membership)
- Email updates (by request)
- Museum Educators Guide (by request)
*Local restrictions may apply to the ASTC Reciprocal Passport Program. Restrictions based on museum's location: Museums located within a 90 mile radius of the member museum are excluded from the program. Restrictions based on residence: To receive Travel Passport Program benefits, you must live more than 90 miles away from the museum you wish to visit. These restrictions apply unless lifted by mutual agreement. Acquaint yourself with the policies of the museum you plan to visit by calling or going to their Web site.
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919.733.5410. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
