Membership Levels and Benefits

All members receive the following benefits:

Admission

• Exhibit hall admission for all members (charges may apply for special exhibits)
• One Omnitheater admission for all regularly scheduled films for each member each time you visit
• Discount on any special or secondary Omnitheater features (see policies)
• 10% discount on Big Back Yard mini-golf
• $2.00 guest admission discount
• Free advance Omnitheater reservations by calling (651) 221-9444

Members-Only Events, Discounts, and Newsletters

• Members-only exhibit and Omnitheater film previews
• Priority registration and discounts on selected classes, lectures, trips, and camps
• 10% discount in the Explore Store
• Free subscription to Scope, the members' newsletter and eScope, the members' e-newsletter

Basic Memberships

• $95 Family/Household - Two adults and children or grandchildren under 18
• $69 Dual - Can be shared by two people, or used by one person with one free guest pass each visit
• $5 discount for seniors (60+) on Household and Dual membership
• $5 discount for students (with valid ID) on Household and Dual membership

Educators: Join our Educator Club and receive discounts on memberships and other educator-only benefits.

Try Before You Buy! Can't decide whether membership is for you? Visited us recently and liked what you saw? You can apply a portion of your ticket price from your recent visit toward the cost of a membership. Call (651) 221-9444 within two weeks of your date of purchase for more information.

Non-profit organizations: Our membership program is structured for family units. If you are interested in receiving reduced ticket prices for your non-profit organization, please visit our discounts page for more information on the Great Partners and Group Flex programs.

Nannies, childcare workers, and personal care attendants: Members may sign up for a "nanny card" that allows discounted admission when a nanny, childcare worker, or personal care attendant accompanies members' children to the museum. Call (651) 221-9409 or email to receive a nanny card.

Supporting Memberships

In appreciation for your generosity, we invite you to become a supporting member of the Science Museum of Minnesota. Supporting members receive exclusive benefits and discounts throughout the year—all designed to enhance the museum experience for you and your family. Your benefits will reduce the portion of your gift that is tax deductible.

(benefits subject to change)

• $150 Darwin Supporting Membership
• $250 Carver Supporting Membership
• $500 Hopper Supporting Membership
• $1,000 Einstein Supporting Membership
• $2,500 Curie Supporting Membership
• $5,000 Da Vinci Supporting Membership
• $10,000 Aristotle Supporting Membership

Darwin ($150)
Full membership benefits, including:

• Unlimited exhibit and Omnitheater admission for all regularly scheduled films
• Discounts in Explore Store and on selected classes, lectures, trips, and camps
• One parking voucher (valid for one visit)

Carver ($250)
All of the above, plus:

• Two guest admission vouchers for Omnitheater and Exhibits
• Invitations to exclusive donor events

Hopper ($500)
All of the above, plus:

• Two guest admissions with each visit
• Recognition in the Annual Report

Einstein ($1,000)
All of the above, plus:

• One additional parking voucher
• Invitations to major donor events, including Collections Circles and Fourth of July fireworks
• Recognition in the museum lobby

Curie ($2,500)
All of the above, plus:

• Preview receptions
• Private tours upon request

da Vinci ($5,000)
All of the above, plus:

• Personalized, behind-the-scenes, curator-led tours
• Consult with museum experts on personal travel plans

Aristotle ($10,000+)
All of the above, plus:

• Invitation to special briefings with museum president

The tax deductible portion of your Supporting Member gift can be determined by subtracting $95. Questions about benefits and tax deductibility? Contact the Development Department at or (651) 265-9870.