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
  • Fully tax deductible
  • Join
 1 1 — — — — —

Individual Plus

$159
  • Fully tax deductible
  • Join
 1 1 — — — — —

Community Value

$179
  • Fully tax deductible
  • Join
 2 — ✓ — — — —

Family

$279
  • Fully tax deductible
  • Join
 2 — ✓ — — — —

Family Plus

$349
  • Fully tax deductible
  • Join
 2 2 ✓ ✓ — — —

Associate

$750
  • $732.50 is tax deductible
  • 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+ ✓ ✓