Get Involved | Become a Member

Membership is a great way to show your support for this valuable community resource. Membership fees make a significant contribution to the operating costs of the Museum. Members realize many benefits including unlimited admissions to the Museum and store discounts during the holidays. Membership pays for itself after just three visits to the museum.

Benefits of Membership

  • Unlimited free admission to the entire Museum and Magic Wings Butterfly House (excluding group admission)
  • Discounts and advance registration to educational programs, including Summer Camp
  • Invitations to special members-only events and exhibit previews
  • 10% Discount in Museum Gift Shops
  • Birthday Party discounts
  • Subscription to Life + Science magazine
  • Free or reduced admission to more than 280 science museums worldwide (does not include those within 90 miles - see ASTC Passport Program for more information)
  • Members-only early admission 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday (except closed Mondays September through December)
  • Unlimited and behind the scenes access to the Science Education Resource Center

Membership Levels

Explorer Membership Levels

Our most popular membership program, the Explorer Memberships help to keep costs down for non-member visitors to the Museum. With an Explorer Membership you can bring guests, as many times as you like, throughout the year, up to the membership level you choose.

 

Explorer 2 – $75
Unlimited annual admission for up to 2 people per visit.

Explorer 4 – $105
Unlimited annual admission for up to 4 people per visit.

Explorer 6 – $130
Unlimited annual admission for up to 6 people per visit.

Explorer 8 – $150
Unlimited annual admission for up to 8 people per visit.

Supporting Membership Levels

Once you have unlimited admission to the Museum as a general member, is there more? Certainly! Supporting Membership is a way for you to support the Museum, to enjoy enhanced member benefits and to serve as a pacesetter to encourage others to invest in science education.

 

Learn more about Supporting Membership.

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Note: Memberships are not transferable. At least one Member named on the membership card must be present and included in the admission count when visiting the Museum. Up to two adults living in the same household may be listed on the membership card.
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Corporate Memberships

Each year Corporate Donors team up with the Museum of Life and Science to spark creativity, encourage inventiveness, foster curiosity and celebrate the wonder of learning and discovery. Click here to learn more about Corporate Membership, or call (919) 220-5429 x352.

ASTC Travel Passport Program

When you travel, be sure to take your Museum membership card with you for free or reduced admission to over 250 science centers around the country. A complete listing of participating institutions is located here (PDF Download). Please remember that institutions within 90 miles of the Museum of Life and Science are NOT included in this reciprocal agreement. Further, museums within 90 miles of your own home may not be included. Note that this program provides admission only, not full membership benefits (free movies, guest passes, parking, etc.) that these other institutions may offer. Each institution may offer limited free admission policies as noted in the listing - it is always wise to call ahead first to confirm that your Museum membership will be accepted.