There's an Academy membership for every science lover. All levels include:

  • Free, unlimited Daytime Admission all year long (children 2 and under are always free).* 

  • Up to 20% off shopping, dining, tours, sleepovers, and more

  • Weekly members-only hours and invitations to exclusive events

After clicking Join, please log in or create an account to checkout. Questions? Please view our FAQ, benefits page, or send us an email.

*Community Value membership includes 220+ days of free admission every year.

Curious about Academy membership benefits? Use this convenient chart to easily compare membership levels and benefits.
Membership level Membership cards Guests per visit Children included (3-17) Caregiver card Add'l Daytime / NightLife passes Invitation to exclusive event NightLife (21+) admission

Senior (65+)

$99
  • $6/month + $33 down w/ annual subscription
  • Join
 1 1 — — — — —

Individual Plus

$159
  • $10/month + $49 down w/ annual subscription
  • Join
 1 1 — — — — —

Community Value

$199
  • $9.09/month + $99 down w/ annual subscription
  • Join
 2 — ✓ — — — —

Family

$299
  • $17.27/month + $109 down w/ annual subscription
  • Join
 2 — ✓ — — — —

Family Plus

$379
  • $22.73/month + $129 down w/ annual subscription
  • Join
 2 2 ✓ ✓ — — —

Associate

$750
  • $58.27/month + $109 down w/ annual subscription
  • Join
 2 2 ✓ ✓ 2 / 2 — —

Friends Circle

$1,500 — $24,999
  • Tax deductibility varies
  • Join
 2 4 ✓ ✓ 4+ / 4+ ✓ ✓

Leadership Circle

$25,000 — $99,999
  • Tax deductibility varies
  • Join
 2 4 ✓ ✓ 8+ / 8+ ✓ ✓

Director's Circle

$100,000+
  • $87,751 is tax deductible
  • Join
 2 4 ✓ ✓ 8+ / 8+ ✓ ✓