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Membership Categories and Benefits

Basic Membership Benefits

Free museum admission throughout the year
Free planetarium admission
Special members-only exhibition preview parties and behind-the-scenes tours
Advance notice of classes, programs and lectures plus discounts on fees
Opportunities to travel and volunteer
Children's birthday parties
Complimentary subscription to Museum publications including Tracks
10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store
Reciprocal admission to over 200 Science Centers and Museums around the country through the ASTC Program:
Free admission to participating museums outside a 90-mile radius of the Museum!
Beginning November 1, 2009, visitors to The Cleveland Museum of Natural History presenting a membership card from other ASTC member institutions will be required to present proof of residency outside a 90-mile radius of the Museum in order to receive reciprocity privileges.
Membership FAQs

Basic Membership Benefits Free museum admission throughout the year Free planetarium admission Special members-only exhibition preview parties and behind-the-scenes tours Advance notice of classes, programs and lectures plus discounts on fees Opportunities to travel and volunteer Children's birthday parties Complimentary subscription to Museum publications including Tracks 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store Reciprocal admission to over 200 Science Centers and Museums around the country through the ASTC Program: Free admission to participating museums outside a 90-mile radius of the Museum! Beginning November 1, 2009, visitors to The Cleveland Museum of Natural History presenting a membership card from other ASTC member institutions will be required to present proof of residency outside a 90-mile radius of the Museum in order to receive reciprocity privileges. Membership FAQs

Membership Categories

Family Plus – $95

All basic benefits for Family/Couple
6 one-time use guest passes
4 one-time use parking passes

Individual Senior – $40

All basic benefits for one senior adult (60 years and over)
2 one-time use guest passes
1 one-time use parking pass

Individual – $55

All basic benefits for one adult under 60 years
2 one-time use guest passes
1 one-time use parking pass

Senior Couple – $55

All basic benefits for two senior adults and grandchildren/dependents under 18
4 one-time use guest passes
2 one-time use parking passes

Family/Couple – $75

All basic benefits for two adults (same household) and children under 18
4 one-time use guest passes
2 one-time use parking passes

Nature League – $85

The Museum’s organization for young friends 21 and over
All basic benefits for 2 adults (same household) over 21 years of age
4 one-time use guest passes
2 one-time use parking passes
Discounts on special events and parties
Bimonthly events and activities throughout the year for Nature League members

Friend – $150

All basic benefits for 2 adults and your children under 18
Additional 2 guests per visit
Unlimited free parking
Two complimentary tickets to exhibit preview parties
Special recognition for additional support

Associate – $250

All benefits for Friend
An additional 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store

Mentor – $500

All benefits of Associate
Cocktail reception with the Museum's Executive Director

Add-ons

Add-on Science Resource Center membership
Add $25 (individual) to the cost of any level of Museum membership

Add-on Trout Club membership
Add $30 (individual), $40 (couple) to the cost of any level Museum membership

Add-on Women's Committee membership
Add $40, $60, or $120 for an active membership, or $175 for a sustaining membership to the cost of any level Museum membership

Parking for Museum Members

All membership levels offer some parking privileges, either in the form of one-time use parking passes or year-round free parking (Friend level and above). Parking is provided on a first come, first served basis and is intended for use by Museum visitors. Commuter parking is not permitted. Space is limited – please don’t abuse this privilege.