Become a Member
Join Discovery and reap the benefits!
As a Member, you can visit all year round, with free admission and exclusive benefits.
Your membership supports Discovery's educational programming and helps us to continue to spark curiosity and push for STEAM literacy in young learners. Thank you.
Core Benefits:
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Unlimited access to the Science Center, including our interactive galleries, Science on a Sphere, and Special Event days.
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Special members-only hours on Mondays!
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10% discount at the Science Center gift store
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Instantly become an ASTC Passport Program* member and enjoy reciprocal admissions benefits with over 300 museums and science centers nationwide.
Each membership option has additional benefits. Compare the plans below!
Seniors, teachers, students, and military members may qualify for discounted membership. Please call 203-416-3530 prior to purchase to inquire about discounts.
Did you know you can apply the cost of your admission to a new membership within 1 week? Contact us to learn more!
*ASTC Passport Program
Instantly become a member of the ASTC Passport Program and enjoy reciprocal admissions benefits with over 300 museums and science centers nationwide. *Member institutions typically do not waive fees for planetariums, theaters, and special exhibitions unless specified. Sites within a 90-mile radius of the Discovery Museum may be excluded. Please call ahead to any museum you plan to visit for additional details. Visit ASTC.org to learn more about the program, requirements, and exclusions.
Terms & Conditions
Once a membership is purchased, you will receive an email confirming your order. Your card will be processed within 2 weeks. The membership start date is based on the date of your completed application form. If you did not receive an email after completing your membership purchase or have not received your card within 2 weeks, please call us at 203-416-3530.
The cost of admission may be applied to NEW memberships only. You must have your receipt number or other proof of purchase available to receive a discount on your membership. Admission costs may only be applied within 1 week of your visit. Media passes may not be applied to the cost of a membership; only admission for the number of guests to be covered by the membership will apply, up to a maximum of $75. Discounted membership based on the cost of admission must be requested.
Qualifying discounts must be used at the time of purchase and may not be applied retroactively. Discounts may not be bundled.
Refund Policy
Memberships are non-refundable. Automatic renewals are not available; it is the responsibility of the member to check their expiration date, read any renewal notices shared with them via email or physical mail, and renew in a timely manner to avoid disruptions in services. Partial refunds for qualifying discounts will not be granted if the discount code was not applied at the time of purchase.
Privacy Policy
Discovery Museum Inc. respects your privacy as a patron and will not share, rent, sell, or trade patron information. Please refer to our site's privacy policy for more information.
For questions regarding our policies please contact us at: info@shudiscovery.org.