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Join us where discovery never ends!

When you become a Member, you become part of a community of adventurers, explorers, scientists, students, and supporters who are connected by our love of discovery. Your support makes all the difference—it spurs the scientific breakthroughs that help us understand our planet and its cultures, enables fieldwork across the globe, and is the foundation of educational programs that inspire the next generation of discoverers.

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Membership Levels

Support for our mission can come in many shapes and sizes, but they all make a difference. Learn more about the different levels of NHMLAC membership below.

Please note that our Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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Unlimited free general admission to the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits for one named adult, plus one unnamed guest.
Free timed tickets to Butterfly Pavilion and Spider Pavilion (reservations required).
Free tickets to all museum experiences, including our 3D Theater, Encounters and special exhibitions.
10% discount at the museum cafe and gift stores.
Discounts on education programs like evening lectures and Adventures in Nature camp.
Invitations to virtual and in-person Members-only events, including Digging Deeper.
Monthly Member E-Newsletter with updates on upcoming Member events and benefits.

$109 is tax deductible

Unlimited free general admission to the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits for two named adults, plus one unnamed guest.
Free timed tickets to Butterfly Pavilion and Spider Pavilion (reservations required).
Free tickets to all museum experiences, including our 3D Theater, Encounters and special exhibitions.
10% discount at the museum cafe and gift stores.
Discounts on education programs like evening lectures and Adventures in Nature camp.
Invitations to virtual and in-person Members-only events, including Digging Deeper.
Monthly Member E-Newsletter with updates on upcoming Member events and benefits.

$129 is tax deductible

Create memories with your family as you experience everything the museum has to offer!

Unlimited free general admission to the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits for two named adults and up to four children (ages 3 to 17), plus one unnamed guest.
Free timed tickets to Butterfly Pavilion and Spider Pavilion (reservations required).
Free tickets to all museum experiences, including our 3D Theater, Encounters and special exhibitions.
10% discount at the museum cafe and gift stores.
Discounts on education programs like evening lectures and Adventures in Nature camp.
Invitations to virtual and in-person Members-only events, including Digging Deeper.
Monthly Member E-Newsletter with updates on upcoming Member events and benefits.

$169 is tax deductible

Best Value

Membership for two named adults, up to six children (ages 3 to 17), and one unnamed guest.

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The perfect option for museum enthusiasts who want more access to museum collections and research.

Unlimited free general admission to the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits for two named adults, up to six children (ages 3 to 17), and one unnamed guest.
Free or discounted admission at over 300 natural history museums and science centers worldwide through the ASTC Travel Passport Program (90-mile radius restriction applies).
Four (4) one-time-use General Admission guest passes.
Two free adult and two free child (3-17) tickets for Haunted Museum with exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
Free timed tickets to Butterfly Pavilion and Spider Pavilion (reservations required).
Free tickets to all museum experiences, including our 3D Theater, Encounters and special exhibitions.
10% discount at the museum cafe and gift stores.
Discounts on education programs like evening lectures and Adventures in Nature camp.
Invitations to virtual and in-person Members-only events, including Digging Deeper.
Monthly Member E-Newsletter with updates on upcoming Member events and benefits.

Value of Goods and Services is $70

Unlimited free general admission to the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits for two named adults, up to six children (ages 3 to 17), and one unnamed guest.
Two free adult and six free child (3-17), 1 guest tickets to the Haunted Museum with exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
Annual Insider Field Trip to join our scientists where they make their discoveries.
Eight (8) one-time-use General Admission guest passes.
Access to the Naturalist Lounge at the Natural History Museum.
Free or discounted admission at over 300 natural history museums and science centers worldwide through the ASTC Travel Passport Program (90-mile radius restriction applies).
Free timed tickets to Butterfly Pavilion and Spider Pavilion (reservations required).
Free tickets to all museum experiences, including our 3D Theater, Encounters and special exhibitions.
10% discount at the museum cafe and gift stores.
Discounts on education programs like evening lectures and Adventures in Nature camp.
Invitations to virtual and in-person Members-only events, including Digging Deeper.
Monthly Member E-Newsletter with updates on upcoming Member events and benefits.

Value of Goods and Services is $90

Unlimited free general admission to the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits for two adults, up to six children (ages 3 to 17), and one unnamed guest.
Invitations to rotating annual VIP events.
Invitation to annual ESTEAM Exploration family event.
Annual Insider Field Trip to join our scientists where they make their discoveries.
Eight (8) one-time-use General Admission guest passes.
Access to the Naturalist Lounge at the Natural History Museum.
Free or discounted admission at over 300 natural history museums and science centers worldwide through the ASTC Travel Passport Program (90-mile radius restriction applies).
Two free adult and six free child (3–17), 1 guest tickets to the Haunted Museum with exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
Free timed tickets to Butterfly Pavilion and Spider Pavilion (reservations required).
Free tickets to all museum experiences, including our 3D Theater, Encounters and special exhibitions.
10% discount at the museum cafe and gift stores.
Discounts on education programs like evening lectures and Adventures in Nature camp.
Invitations to virtual and in-person Members-only events, including Digging Deeper.
Monthly Member E-Newsletter with updates on upcoming Member events and benefits.

Value of Goods and Services is $106

Fellows play a critical role in the support and growth of NHMLAC in their pursuit of excellence in accessible education, exhibitions, and research.

Fellows enjoy a suite of exclusive benefits, including behind-the-scenes tours, access to curators and museum collections, and invitations to events that keep you apprised of our newest research and latest findings. Contact fellows@nhm.org to learn more!

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For more information on becoming a member, please contact our Membership Team at members@nhm.org or call 213.763.3426.

We love getting a first look at the special exhibits. That's definitely worth having a membership!

—NHMLAC Member

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The Fellows

Fellows support the care of our collections and translation of our scientific research into programs and exhibitions and provide crucial support for accessible science and history education in the community.

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