Individual Membership Levels

VMNH Membership is a great way to share our past and shape our future. Your membership support is critical to the museum's important mission. With your support, we will continue to develop innovative educational programs for learners of all ages, while conducting groundbreaking scientific research and collections. Your membership support also enables the museum to host unique, engaging exhibits focusing on a wide range of fascinating topics. Contact us today to learn more about VMNH Membership and its many benefits. Call 276-634-4162 or email charlotte.harter@vmnh.virginia.gov to learn more.

Student Membership - $10

This new membership category is tailored specifically to high school and college students.  A Student Membership includes:

• Free unlimited admission to VMNH (admission is for the individual student only)
• 10% discount on purchases made in the Museum Store and 10% discount on purchases made in the PALEO Cafe
• Free or reduced admission at over 200 museums and science centers worldwide that are members of ASTC

*Current student ID must be presented at time of purchase. Call 276-634-4162 or email charlotte.harter@vmnh.virginia.gov for more information.

Individual - $40*

• Free unlimited admission for you and one guest for one year
• Free or reduced admission at over 200 museums and science centers worldwide that are members of ASTC
• 10% discount on VMNH programs, local trips and lectures
• Invitations to exhibit previews and members-only events
• 10% discount on purchases made in the Museum store and PALEO Cafe
• Free subscription to the quarterly VMNH newsletter, "Virginia, Naturally"
• VMNH auto decal

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Family - $55*

• Two free Museum passes for your friends
• Free Museum admission for your family for one year
• 15% discount on VMNH educational programs and science camps
• Plus all of the previous benefits listed above

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Smithsonian - $100*

• One-year subscription (12 issues) to Smithsonian Magazine or Air & Space Magazine (6 issues) 
• 10% discount off all purchases from the Smithsonian catalogue and SmithsonianStore.com 
• Discounts on shopping and dining at the Smithsonian
• Travel and tour opportunities with Smithsonian Journeys
• Free admission to the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, New York, NY
• Two personalized membership cards
• Access to a members-only web site at http://affiliations.si.edu (registration required)
• 10% discount on Folkways Recordings
• Plus all of the benefits listed above

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Dogwood - $250*

• Free admission for all guests when accompanied by you
• Six free Museum passes for your friends
• Plus all of the previous benefits listed above

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Cardinal - $500*

• Invitations to VIP events
• A behind-the-scenes tour
• Eight free VMNH passes for your friends
• Plus all of the previous benefits listed above

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Tiger Swallowtail - $1,000*

• Invitation for two to Annual Director's Luncheon
• Invitations to private exhibit previews and behind-the-scene tours of rare collections
• 25% discount on rental of the Museum for special events for your family or company
• Free admission for all guests when accompanied by you
• Plus all of the previous benefits listed above

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*Senior Citizens (60 and over), Military Personnel (Active Duty and Retired) and Educators (currently working in the education field) receive $10 off any membership level.