Become a Member | Supporting Memberships

Supporting Members are people who are highly committed to bringing science and technology learning to the largest audience possible. The additional generous support of members at these levels provides vital funding for our exhibits and programs.

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MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM

Double or even triple your gift with no extra cost to you by asking your employer to make a matching gift to the Museum.

See our current list of companies matching to museums.

See your Human Resources contact for a matching gift form – it’s easy!

For more information

please contact:

Laura Hayden

laura.hayden@ncmls.org

919/220-5429 x352

$300 Sustainer

Join or Renew!

All Member benefits plus…
Unlimited free admission to the entire Museum campus for up to 8 people throughout the year.*
Recognition on Museum Annual Fund Donor Wall
4 Admit One passes to share with family and friends

$600 Patron

Join or Renew!

All Sustainer benefits plus…
8 Admit One passes to share with family and friends
Invitations to private V.I.P. events/exhibit openings

$1000+ Chrysalis Society

Join or Renew!

All Patron benefits plus…
Private behind-the-scenes tours of the Museum scheduled for you upon request
Invitations to Chrysalis events
For gifts $1500+, Admit-One passes donated in your name to a nonprofit organization of your choice (such as a church, school, library, nursing home)***

* Excluding group admissions.

** Closed Mondays September-December.

***$10,000 Emerald Swallowtail=100 tickets donated,

$5,000 Paper Kite=50 tickets donated,

$2,500 Teal Cruiser=25 tickets donated,

$1,500 Longwing=15 tickets donated

Make a Difference.

Joining the Museum of Life and Science through Supporting Membership is an excellent way to combine membership benefits at one of the region’s best museums with a charitable gift that will help enrich the lives of thousands of children and families.

Since 1946, The Museum of Life and Science has been inspiring a passion for discovery and lifelong learning in science, math and technology. Today, the Museum serves over 400,000 people a year and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events.

Together, we will inspire the next generation of great minds and great discoveries.

Member Benefits

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 Museum e-newsletter
Free or reduced admission to more than 280 science museums worldwide (does not include those within 90 miles - see ASTC Passport Program below
Members-only early admission 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday (except closed Mondays September through December); Carolina Wildlife and the Farmyard not open until 10 a.m. due to animal care needs
Unlimited and behind the scenes access to the Science Education Resource Center

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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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ASTC 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).

Institutions within 90 miles of the Museum of Life and Science or your own home are NOT included in this reciprocal agreement.