Become a Member of the Museum Friends Program and Enjoy Some or All of These Great Benefits

  • Unlimited FREE ADMISSION to the museum, planetarium & aquarium for 1 year
  • Reciprocal benefits at over 250 Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) worldwide; Smithsonian Affiliate Membership + an annual subscription to Smithsonian magazine
  • Subscription to the Museum newsletter; Invitations to attend Friends Exhibition Openings
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Store and on Educational Programs
  • 50% Discount on 4 guest tickets per visit; Guest Passes to share with relatives and friends; At the Patron and Benefactor Levels, enjoy all of the benefits listed, plus Free admission for guests each time you visit the Museum during regular hours and Invitations to the Museum Gala, and the Partners and Patrons Reception, and special V.I.P. recognition when visiting the Museum. (Benefits vary depending upon Level. See Chart for details)

Friends Benefits at a Glance

Friends Level

Annual Fee

$35

$50

$75

$125

$250

$500

$750

 

Reciprocal
Membership

ASTC (Association of Science)

ASTC (Association of Science)

ASTC (Association of Science)

ASTC (Association of Science)
 Smithsonian Magazine

ASTC (Association of Science)
 Smithsonian Magazine

ASTC (Association of Science)
 Smithsonian Magazine

ASTC (Association of Science)
 Smithsonian Magazine

 

SFM Newsletter

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10% Store &
Programs Discount

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Special
Invitations

 

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50% Discount on
4 Guest Tickets / Visit

 

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Guest Passes

 

 

2

5

10

15

20

 

Anytime Guests

 

 

 

 

 

2

4

 

VIP Perks

 

 

 

 

 

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ASTC (Association of Science) = ASTC (Association of Science & Technology Centers)     Smithsonian Magazine = Smithsonian Affiliate Membership