BECOME A MEMBER
Membership supports amazing exhibits, educational programs, and world-class research, ensuring we remain a RELEVANT, VIBRANT SCIENCE MUSEUM for individuals and families across our state and beyond. Help support this free resource in our community by becoming a Member!
Contact
For questions regarding membership, please contact our membership department at 919.707.9959, membership@naturalsciences.org.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS
3D movies, hands-on-science summer camps, evening cocktails with curators: at NCMNS, there is truly something for everyone! Become a part of the fun that awaits when you join the Museum.
View our Membership Benefits Grid (PDF)
- Individual Plus Membership $65
All benefits apply to two named adults or one named adult and guest.
- Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions.
- Discounted admission to 300+ science museums worldwide.*
- 10% discount in Museum Stores and Cafés.
- Invitation to Member-exclusive events and preview parties (all ages).
- Discounts on Museum programs, events and 3D Movies.
- 20% Discount on Gift Memberships.
- Access to the Museum for Private Rentals.
- Option to attend exclusive VIP receptions at a discounted rate (adults 21+).
*Local restrictions may apply; Visit the ASTC Passport Program website for more details and a full participant list.
- Family Membership $85
All benefits apply to two named adults and their minor children/grandchildren under 18.
- Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions.
- Discounted admission to 300+ science museums worldwide.*
- 10% discount in Museum Stores and Cafés.
- Invitation to Member-exclusive events and preview parties (all ages).
- Discounts on Museum programs, events, 3D Movies, Summer Camps and Birthday Parties.
- 20% Discount on Gift Memberships.
- Access to the Museum for Private Rentals.
- Option to attend exclusive VIP receptions at a discounted rate (adults 21+).
*Local restrictions may apply; Visit the ASTC Passport Program website for more details and a full participant list.
Fair market value of benefits: $40.
Join or renew Family Membership
- Curator Membership $150
All benefits apply to two named adults and their minor children/grandchildren under 18, plus one guest.
- Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions.
- Discounted admission to 300+ science museums worldwide.*
- 10% discount in Museum Stores and Cafés.
- Invitation to Member-exclusive events and preview parties (all ages).
- Discounts on Museum programs, events, 3D Movies and Birthday Parties.
- Priority registration and discount for Summer Camps
- 20% Discount on Gift Memberships.
- Access to the Museum for Private Rentals.
- Access to sold-out Adult Night events, two free tickets to one Adult Night event of your choice and invitation to exclusive VIP receptions (21+).
*Local restrictions may apply; Visit the ASTC Passport Program website for more details and a full participant list.
Fair market value of benefits: $80.
- Naturalist Society $250
All benefits apply to two named adults and their minor children/grandchildren under 18, plus two guests.
- Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions.
- Discounted admission to 300+ science museums worldwide.*
- 10% discount in Museum Stores and Cafés.
- Invitation to Member-exclusive events and preview parties (all ages).
- Discounts on Museum programs, events, 3D Movies and Birthday Parties.
- Priority registration and discount for Summer Camps
- 20% Discount on Gift Memberships.
- Access to the Museum for Private Rentals.
- Access to sold-out Adult Night events, two free tickets to one Adult Night event of your choice and invitation to exclusive VIP receptions (21+).
- Recognition of your philanthropic support on our website.
*Local restrictions may apply; Visit the ASTC Passport Program website for more details and a full participant list.
Fair market value of benefits: $80.
- Explorers Society $500
All benefits apply to two named adults and their minor children/grandchildren under 18, plus four guests.
- Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions.
- Discounted admission to 300+ science museums worldwide.*
- 10% discount in Museum Stores and Cafés.
- Invitation to Member-exclusive events and preview parties (all ages).
- Discounts on Museum programs, events, 3D Movies and Birthday Parties.
- Priority registration and discount for Summer Camps
- 20% Discount on Gift Memberships.
- Access to the Museum for Private Rentals.
- Access to sold-out Adult Night events, two free tickets to one Adult Night event of your choice and invitation to exclusive VIP receptions (21+).
- Recognition of your philanthropic support on our website.
*Local restrictions may apply; Visit the ASTC Passport Program website for more details and a full participant list.
Fair market value of benefits: $80.
Join or renew Explorers Society Membership
- Brimley Society $1000
All benefits apply to two named adults and their minor children/grandchildren under 18, plus six guests.
- Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions.
- Discounted admission to 300+ science museums worldwide.*
- 20% discount in Museum Stores and 10% discount in Cafés.
- Invitation to Member-exclusive events and preview parties (all ages).
- Discounts on Museum programs, events, 3D Movies and Birthday Parties.
- Priority registration and discount for Summer Camps
- 20% Discount on Gift Memberships.
- 20% off Museum facility rental fee (excludes Saturday rentals)
- Access to sold-out Adult Night events, two free tickets to one Adult Night event of your choice and invitation to exclusive VIP receptions (21+).
- Recognition of your philanthropic support onsite and on our website.
- Smithsonian Affiliate membership.
- Monthly payment option (12 or 24 months).
*Local restrictions may apply; Visit the ASTC Passport Program website for more details and a full participant list.
Fair market value of benefits: $94.
- Brimley Society Associate $2500
All benefits apply to two named adults and their minor children/grandchildren under 18, plus eight guests.
- Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions.
- Discounted admission to 300+ science museums worldwide.*
- 20% discount in Museum Stores and 10% discount in Cafés.
- Invitation to Member-exclusive events and preview parties (all ages).
- Discounts on Museum programs, events, 3D Movies and Birthday Parties.
- Priority registration and discount for Summer Camps
- 20% Discount on Gift Memberships.
- 20% off Museum facility rental fee (excludes Saturday rentals)
- Access to sold-out Adult Night events, two free tickets to one Adult Night event of your choice and invitation to exclusive VIP receptions (21+).
- Recognition as an Exhibition Leadership Circle member.
- Smithsonian Affiliate membership.
- Monthly payment option (12 or 24 months).
*Local restrictions may apply; Visit the ASTC Passport Program website for more details and a full participant list.
Fair market value of benefits: $94.
- Brimley Society Patron $5000
All benefits apply to two named adults and their minor children/grandchildren under 18, plus ten guests.
- Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions.
- Discounted admission to 300+ science museums worldwide.*
- 20% discount in Museum Stores and 10% discount in Cafés.
- Invitation to Member-exclusive events and preview parties (all ages).
- Discounts on Museum programs, events, 3D Movies and Birthday Parties.
- Priority registration and discount for Summer Camps
- 20% Discount on Gift Memberships.
- 20% off Museum facility rental fee (excludes Saturday rentals)
- Access to sold-out Adult Night events, two free tickets to one Adult Night event of your choice and invitation to exclusive VIP receptions (21+).
- Recognition of your philanthropic support onsite and on our website.
- Smithsonian Affiliate membership.
- Recognition as an Exhibition Leadership Circle member.
- Lunch with the Museum Director.
- Monthly payment option (12 or 24 months).
*Local restrictions may apply; Visit the ASTC Passport Program website for more details and a full participant list.
Fair market value of benefits: $94.
- Brimley Society Sponsor $10,000
All benefits apply to two named adults and their minor children/grandchildren under 18, plus twelve guests.
- Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions.
- Discounted admission to 300+ science museums worldwide.*
- 20% discount in Museum Stores and 10% discount in Cafés.
- Invitation to Member-exclusive events and preview parties (all ages).
- Discounts on Museum programs, events, 3D Movies and Birthday Parties.
- Priority registration and discount for Summer Camps
- 20% Discount on Gift Memberships.
- 20% off Museum facility rental fee (excludes Saturday rentals)
- Access to sold-out Adult Night events, two free tickets to one Adult Night event of your choice and invitation to exclusive VIP receptions (21+).
- Recognition of your philanthropic support onsite and on our website.
- Smithsonian Affiliate membership.
- Recognition as an Exhibition Leadership Circle member.
- Lunch with the Museum Director.
- Monthly payment option (12 or 24 months).
*Local restrictions may apply; Visit the ASTC Passport Program website for more details and a full participant list.
Fair market value of benefits: $94.
Join or renew Brimley Society Sponsor Membership
Sales tax (mandated by law) is now included in the cost of membership.
Gift a Membership
Give the gift of unforgettable experiences! Get unlimited free admission to our special exhibitions, discounted admission to 300+ Museums worldwide, and exclusive member benefits across the Museum. Membership makes a great gift!
Additional Benefits
Teachers save 15% on most Educator Treks and in Museum Stores.
Seniors (65+), Students (18+) and Military: enter the codes “Senior65”, “Student18” or “Military5”, respectively, at checkout, for a $5 discount on your membership.
Discounted Science Access membership available for eligible families. Find out if you qualify.