BECOME A MEMBER
Membership connects you to unforgettable experiences while ensuring the Museum continues to educate, inspire, and discover for all. Become a Member today!
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 Brochure (PDF)
- Individual Plus Membership $65
All benefits apply to two named adults or one named adult and guest.
- Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions.
- 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 and 3D Movies.
- 20% discount on Gift Memberships.
- 20% discount on Museum Rentals (facility fee only).
- Option to attend exclusive VIP receptions at a discounted rate (adults 21+).
- Family Membership $85
All benefits apply to two named adults and their minor children/grandchildren under 18.
- Unlimited free admission to special exhibitions.
- 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, Summer Camps and Birthday Parties.
- 20% discount on Gift Memberships.
- 20% discount on Museum Rentals (facility fee only).
- Option to attend exclusive VIP receptions at a discounted rate (adults 21+).
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.*
- 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% discount on Museum Rentals (facility fee only).
- 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.*
- 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% discount on Museum Rentals (facility fee only).
- 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.*
- 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% discount on Museum Rentals (facility fee only).
- 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 Affiliate $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.*
- 30% 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.
- 30% discount on Museum Rentals (facility fee only).
- 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.*
- 30% 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.
- 30% discount on Museum Rentals (facility fee only).
- 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.*
- 30% 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.
- 30% discount on Museum Rentals (facility fee only).
- 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 Benefactor $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.*
- 30% 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.
- 30% discount on Museum Rentals (facility fee only).
- 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 Benefactor 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!
Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
Donor Advised Fund (DAF) gifts are an increasingly popular way to support nonprofits and can make a tremendous impact here at the Museum. However, IRS rules do not allow DAF gifts to be applied toward Memberships since they provide benefits of monetary value. If you’d like to explore directing your DAF gift to a specific area of the Museum’s work, please contact us at Development@NaturalSciences.org.
Additional Benefits
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.