Membership

The ocean floor, the rainforest canopy, the farthest reaches of the Universe, and everything in between are yours to explore inside the new Academy. Choose the membership plan that's right for you, and explore as often as you like.

Jump into Something Special

When the new Academy opens its doors on September 27, expect large crowds of eager visitors. As an Academy member, you will be entitled to a long list of special events and privileges, including exclusive pre-opening museum entry. You'll also be kept up to date on Academy news and activities, and invited to special, members-only events.

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What Your Membership Supports

Interactive exhibits, educational outreach, and groundbreaking research will make the new Academy a leader among natural science museums. Your academy membership will show your support for the Academy's long tradition of scientific discovery, as well as its crucial task to inspire the next generation of children to cherish and protect our planet.

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The Academy Guild

A scavenger hunt in Steinhart Aquarium? How about a backstage museum tour with an evolutionary biologist? Guild members can enjoy a year-round schedule of family-focused parties, behind-the-scenes tours, hikes, exhibit openings, and other special events for families with children. Plus, Guild members enjoy academy family member benefits.

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Friends of the Academy

Take a step closer, and consider joining Friends of the Academy, our highest level of donors, who support the Academy's exciting new era of scientific discovery and education. Our Academy Friends enjoy exclusive donor benefits, including a special opening event at the new Academy and memorable behind-the-scene experiences.

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All membership packages include these benefits:

Free unlimited admission
Personalized member card
Express entrance for members only
Members-only hours
Subscription to the Academy member publication
Free admission to Pritzker Members’ Lectures
Discounts on additional lectures and special programming
10% discount at the Academy Store
Access to the international members’ travel program

Please pick the membership plan that works best for you:

Senior $59*
(Fully tax-deductible)
Includes admission for you and one guest, plus all membership benefits. Children or grandchildren not included. *65 years+, ID required.

Individual $99
(Fully tax-deductible)
Includes admission for you and one guest, plus all membership benefits.

Family $159
(Fully tax-deductible)
Includes admission for two adults and all children or grandchildren 18 years of age and under, plus all membership benefits.

Family Plus $250
(Fully tax-deductible)
Includes all Family membership benefits, plus admission for two guests.

Associate $500
(All but $20 is tax-deductible)
Includes all Family Plus membership benefits, plus an invitation to the annual Curators' event and recognition in the Academy member publication.

Academy Guild $750
(All but $100 is tax deductible)
A special family-focused membership group. Enjoy three events each year, including the Family Spring Picnic and nature hikes.
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Memberships are valid for one year from date of purchase.

Interested in higher levels of giving?

Friends of the Academy enjoy benefits that bring them up close and take them behind the scenes at the Academy. Learn more about becoming a Friend or contact:

Jeanna Yoo
Director of Individual Giving
(415) 379-5405