Real Science.
Since its founding in 1812, The Academy of Natural Sciences has engaged in scientific research. In fact, several fields of study within the United States, including botany (plants), entomology (insects), environmental research, ichthyology (fishes), limnology (streams and lakes), malacology (mollusks), ornithology (birds), and paleontology can trace their origins or early growth to this museum.
Academy scientists are currently conducting research in these and other fields both locally and throughout the world. In addition, we share our work and interests in natural sciences and the environment through our exhibits and programs. As members, you help us to continue our work, but you also get to have fun.
Real Fun.
As members you recieve the following Basic Benefits:
- Unlimited admission all year long, including “Butterflies!”;
- Invitation to Members' Night, an annual look behind the scenes at the Academy;
- Invitation to the Annual Members' Meeting;
- Invitation to Members’ Previews of new exhibits;
- Discounts to fee-based Academy programs, such as Summer Explorers Camp, Safari Overnight, and Birthday Parties;
- 10% Discounts to the Academy Shop and Ecology Café;
- Subscription to Academy Frontiers, our new quarterly magazine that debuts July 2009;
- Monthly Member eUpdates about upcoming programs and events;
- Admission to over 270 Science and Technology centers through ASCI's (the Association of Science – Technology Centers) Passport Program.
Real Affordable.
Our Membership Categories are:
$50 Individual – Join or renew now
- Basic Benefits for one individual.
$70 Family – Join or renew now
- Basic Benefits for two adults and all children (under 18) in the same household.
$80 Family Plus – Join or renew now
- Family Benefits;
- Plus two free guests per visit.
$150 Supporting – Join or renew now
- Family Plus Benefits;
- Plus two general admission museum passes to give to friends;
- And invitations to special VIP events.
$250 – $499 Partner’s Club – Join or renew now
- Supporting Benefits;
- Invitations to special behind-the-scenes tours and events;
- Five general admission guest passes;
- 15% discount at the Academy Shop;
- Recognition in the Annual Report.
$500 – $999 Founder’s Club – Join or renew now
- Partner’s Club Benefits;
- Ten general admission guest passes;
- Special Academy publications.
