Membership

Celebrate our Bicentennial as an Academy insider!

Membership in the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University gives you free year-round admission to the museum, where you’ll see some of the most surprising and spectacular wonders of the natural world. As a member, you’ll also be providing important support for the Academy’s world-renowned research in biodiversity and environmental science. Your membership dues help:

Ensure the conservation of the Academy’s unparalleled collections, including treasures such as John James Audubon’s birds and Thomas Jefferson’s fossil collection.
Bring the best in science education to more than 50,000 Philadelphia students each year.
Sustain vital scientific research into environmental and species conservation, public education, and discourse around the future of our planet.
And much more!

General Member Benefits

Become an Academy member today and get special access to all the Academy’s wonders! General benefits of Academy membership include:

Unlimited, free admission to the Academy, including special exhibits
Exclusive previews of Academy exhibits
Free, expedited entrance to our popular festivals, including Paleopalooza and Bug Fest
Discounted guest passes for friends and family
Special access to the Academy’s scientists and collections
A behind-the-scenes look at the Academy at our annual Members’ Night
Priority seating for select Center for Environmental Policy programs
Special members-only discounts on Safari Overnights, Academy Explorers Camp, Tiny Tot Explorers, birthday parties, and other kids’ programs
Discounts on Academy programming for adults, including workshops and field studies with scientists
10 percent discount in the Academy Shop and Academy Café
Free subscription to Academy Frontiers, our quarterly member magazine
Free admission to more than 300 Science and Technology centers through the Association of Science – Technology Centers’ Passport Program
Research access to the Academy Library by appointment
Member parking discounts
Special member access to facilities and unique programs at the Drexel Recreation Center
A Kids Club membership for our younger members, ages 3-12
Discounted guest passes
15 percent discount on a Philadelphia Film Society membership
Add an extra adult to your membership

Already a member? Go to the Members’ Guide for more information on your membership.

Individual ($50)

With an Individual membership to the Academy, you will receive general member benefits for one individual, from free admission all year long to special access to Academy scientists and collections!

Family ($89)

With a Family membership to the Academy, two adults and up to five children (under 18) in the same household OR up to five grandchildren (under 18) will receive general member benefits.

Family Plus ($99) — Best Value!

With a Family Plus membership, you will receive all the benefits of Family membership, plus:

Two free guests every time you visit. Member must accompany guest.

Supporting ($150)

With a Supporting membership, you will receive all the benefits of Family Plus membership, plus:

Two free guest passes to give to friends of family. Members do not need to accompany guests who use guest passes.
Exclusive invitations to VIP exhibit previews and events

Partner's Club ($250 | $220 tax-deductible)

With a Partner's Club membership, you will receive all the benefits of Supporting membership, plus:

Three additional free guest passes to give to friends of family (five total)
Invitations to special behind-the-scenes tours and events
15% discount at the Academy Shop
Recognition in the Annual Report

Founder's Club ($500 | $470 tax-deductible)

With a Founder's Club membership, you will receive all the benefits of Partner's Club membership, plus:

Five additional free guest passes to give to friends of family (ten total)
Special Academy gift

Leadership Circles

Members of our Leadership Circles provide critical support to the Academy's programs of scientific research and education, and receive special benefits in return.

Please see Leadership Circles of Giving for more information.

Member's Night

Once a year our members are treated to a special night, just for them.

Find out more

Museum Passport Program

Members have free access to over 300 science and technology centers in America through the Association of Science - Technology Centers (ASTC) Passport Program

Learn about the program