MEMBERSHIP

At the Delaware Museum of Natural History, membership brings its own rewards. Join us today and enjoy a range of exciting benefits and much more.

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Basic Member Benefits: 

• FREE, unlimited admission to the Museum (including special exhibits) for one year
• Half-price admission to special events, such as Dino Days on December 27 and 28
• Invitations to members-only events and exclusive previews to new special exhibits
• Discounts and advance sign-up for Summer Camps, Spring Break Camps, birthday parties, and more
• Unlimited access to our outdoor Butterfly Garden and Larry Scott Nature Trail
• Free or reduced admission to more than 350 ASTC (Association of Science-Technology Centers) museums and facilities worldwide. CLICK HERE to learn more, plus, see which local museums participate in the program.  Or, click the link on the right to see the full list of participating museums.  Available at Household or Grandparent level and above.  
• 10% discount in the Museum Store
• Triannual newsletter, Discovery
• The Explore & Save Member Benefit lets you save $2 on general adult admission at Brandywine Valley attractions when you show your Museum membership card. 
  
  

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Member Categories:

Individual: $35 ($35 is tax-deductible)
Basic benefits for one person

Grandparent: $50 ($50 is tax-deductible)
Basic benefits plus:

• Access for two grandparents and up to four grandchildren (ages 17 and under) at one time

Household: $60 ($60 is tax-deductible)
Basic benefits plus:

• Access for up to two adults (limited to member parents or a caregiver) and children (ages 17 and under) who live at the same address

Sustaining: $75 ($41 is tax-deductible)
Basic benefits plus:

• Free admission to special events, such as Dino Days
• Priority member sign-up for programs, including summer camp (2 weeks before Household)
• Two guest passes for one-time use
• Nature book

Patron: $125 ($73 is tax-deductible)
Sustaining benefits plus:

• Two additional guest passes for one-time use
• Additional 5% discount in the Museum Store (15% total)
• Behind-the-scenes tour for your family (available on request) 

Gold Patron: $500 ($448 is tax-deductible)
Patron benefits plus:

• Free admission for two accompanying guests per visit
• Behind-the-scenes tour for your family (available on request)

Benefactor: $1,000 ($1000 is tax-deductible)
Gold Patron benefits plus:

• Free admission for all accompanying guests per visit
• Recognition in the Annual Report
• Behind-the-scenes tour for your family (available on request)         

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

For more information about membership, please call Suzanne Moussa, at 302-658-9111, ext. 320. To pay by check, please complete a Membership Form at the Visitor Services Desk.

Donation Request Guidelines
The Museum grants donation requests in the form of four guest passes to non-profit organizations. A limited quantity of passes are available for distribution per year, and they are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A letter of request must be submitted on organization letterhead, stating the organization's mission, the purpose of the passes, and the date they are needed. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing. Fax the letter to ATTN: Daniel McCunney, Communications Manager, at 302-658-2610. Or mail it to Donation Request, c/o Daniel McCunney, Delaware Museum of Natural History, P.O. Box 3937, Wilmington, DE 19807. EMAIL REQUESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.