#  One Membership. Four Museums. 

 



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#### **One Membership in the Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture opens the doors to **Four** **Museums**

As a member, enjoy access to the museums through free admission, behind-the-scenes tours, exclusive member events, and opportunities to interact personally with celebrated scientists, archaeologists, artists, and experts from Harvard and around the world. Additionally, membership supports the museums’ ability to bring dynamic exhibitions and engaging public programs to a broad and diverse audience.

Sort**Student/Senior**

**$35**

**Supporting** 

**$125**

**Individual**

**$50**

**Sustaining**

**$250**

**Household**

*$50 for Harvard ID Holders*



**$85**

**Patron**

**$500**





**Individual**, **Student**, and **Senior** members receive the following benefits:

- Unlimited free admission to all HMSC museums and the [Harvard Art Museums](http://www.harvardartmuseums.org/)
- Reading room privileges at Harvard’s Ernst Mayr, Tozzer, and Botany Libraries
- Free admission to museums and science centers worldwide through the [ASTC Passport Program ](http://www.astc.org/passport)
- Discounts at select local restaurants
- 10% discount on HMSC adult programs
- 10% discount at all HMSC museum shops (excluding books at the Peabody Museum)
- Invitations to behind-the-scenes and select special events at all Harvard Museums of Science &amp; Culture

 **Household** members receive the benefits above, plus:

- Unlimited free admission for an additional adult and up to four children (18 or under)
- 10% discount on children’s programs

**Supporting** members receive the benefits above, plus:

- Unlimited free admission for an additional adult (e.g., friend or childcare provider)
- Two one-day guest passes

**Sustaining** members receive the benefits above, plus:

- Four one-day guest passes
- Invitations to exclusive member events
- Free parking for up to four visits to the museums

 **Patron** members receive the benefits above, plus:

- Eight one-day guest passes
- Invitations to exclusive Patron events
- Book autographed by a museum-featured author
- Free parking for up to ten visits to the museums
- 20% total discount at all HMSC museum shops (excluding books at the Peabody Museum)

**[Join Online Today!](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/16038662)**

 

 

##  Contact: 

 HMSC Membership Office  
26 Oxford Street  
Cambridge MA 02138

 P - 617.496.6972

 F - 617.496.8206

 <members@hmsc.harvard.edu>



 

  ![Diverse group of people looking at collections.](/sites/g/files/omnuum3086/files/semitic/files/mcz_tour_roger_metcalf_119.jpg)

 



 

  

 

 

 

 

##  One membership. Four museums.

 *[Dates, hours and COVID protocols are subject to change. Please check our visit page for updates.](https://hmsc.harvard.edu/visit)*  
  
As a member, you will enjoy benefits all year including discounts and exclusive opportunities. All members have access to our virtual member programs and discounts for online classes and events.

 All General, Contributing, and Benefactor membership levels receive the following benefits:

- Unlimited free admission to all HMSC museums
- Unlimited free admission to the [Harvard Art Museums](http://www.harvardartmuseums.org/)
- Free admission to museums and science centers worldwide through the [Association of Science &amp; Technology Centers (ASTC) Passport Program](https://www.astc.org/passport/), excluding museums within a 90-mile radius of HMSC museums
- Invitations to exclusive member-only events
- Opportunities to interact personally with celebrated scientists, archaeologists, artists, and experts from Harvard and around the world
- 10% discount at HMSC museum shops (excluding books at the Peabody Museum)
- Discounts at select local restaurants
- Reading room privileges at Harvard’s Ernst Mayr, Tozzer, and Botany Libraries
- Personal satisfaction in supporting the museums’ dynamic exhibitions and engaging public programs

 [Digital Membership](/membership#digital)

 [General Membership](/membership#general)

 [Contributing Members Circle](/membership#contributing)

 [Benefactor Society](/membership#benefactor)

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)



 

##  Digital Membership 

<a></a>Our new Digital Membership level provides access to virtual members-only events and discounts for online adult and children’s programs. Once the museums reopen, you may upgrade your membership to receive the additional benefits.

 

##  Choose a level to view details and additional benefits: 

 



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###    Digital • $35  expand\_more  

 

 *Fully tax deductible*

- Invitations to members-only virtual events
- Discounts on online classes and programs.

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)



 

 

 



 

 

 

 

##  General Membership 

*<a></a>Discounts are available for general membership: $10 off for Seniors, $20 off for college/university students, and $20 off for Harvard University Identification Holders*

 

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###    Individual • $70  expand\_more  

 

 *Fully tax deductible*

 *Admits one adult*

- Invitation for one adult to attend member-only events
- Discount on HMSC adult classes and programs
- $3 discount on one additional admission pass each visit

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)



 

 

 



###    Dual • $85  expand\_more  

 

 *Fully tax deductible*

 *Admits two adults or one adult and one child*

- Member cards for up to two adults
- Invitations for two people to attend member-only events
- Discount on HMSC adult classes and programs
- $3 discount on up to two additional admission passes each visit

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)



 

 

 



###    Household • $100  expand\_more  

 

 *Fully tax deductible*

 *Admits 2 adults and 2 children/grandchildren under 18*

- Member cards for up to two adults
- Invitations for two adults and two children to attend member-only events
- Discount on HMSC adult, family, and children’s classes and programs
- $3 discount on up to four additional admission passes each visit

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)



 

 

 



###    Household Plus • $130  expand\_more  

 

 *Fully tax deductible*

 *Admits 3 adults and 4 children/grandchildren under 18*

- Member cards for up to three adults (the additional card is great for caregivers or children over 18!)
- Invitations for three adults and four children to attend member-only events
- Discount on HMSC adult, family, and children’s classes and programs
- $3 discount on up to seven additional admission passes each visit

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)



 

 

 



 

 

 

 

##  Contributing Members Circle 

<a></a>Contributing Circle members provide additional support for HMSC programs and exhibits. In addition to the above benefits, you will enjoy special opportunities such invitations to exclusive events, admission passes to share, and free parking passes at a nearby Harvard garage.

 

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###    Contributing • $150  expand\_more  

 

 *$130 is tax deductible*

 *Admits 3 adults and 4 children/grandchildren under 18*

- Member cards for up to three adults (The additional card is great for caregivers or children over 18!)
- Free parking for 2 visits to the museums
- 2 one-time use guest passes to HMSC museums
- $3 discount on up to seven additional admission passes each visit
- Discount on HMSC adult, family, and children’s classes and programs

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)



 

 

 



###    Contributing Plus • $250  expand\_more  

 

 *$210 is tax deductible*

 *Admits 3 adults and 4 children/grandchildren under 18*

- Member cards for up to three adults (The additional card is great for caregivers or children over 18!)
- Free parking for 4 visits to the museums
- 4 one-time use guest passes to HMSC museums
- Advance registration for member-only events
- Invitations to exhibit openings and special receptions
- $3 discount on up to seven additional admission passes each visit
- Discount on HMSC adult, family, and children’s classes and programs

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)



 

 

 



###    Contributing Premium • $500  expand\_more  

 

 *$400 is tax deductible*

 *Admits 3 adults and 4 children/grandchildren under 18*

- Member cards for up to three adults (The additional card is great for caregivers or children over 18!)
- Free parking for 8 visits to the museums
- 8 one-time use guest passes to HMSC museums
- Advance registration for member-only events
- Invitation to exclusive programs with faculty and other experts
- Book signed by a museum-featured author
- Invitations to exhibit openings and special receptions
- $3 discount on up to seven additional admission passes each visit
- Discount on HMSC adult, family, and children’s classes and programs

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)



 

 

 



 

 

 

 

##  Benefactor Society 

 <a></a>Benefactor Society members enable the museums to present Harvard’s vast natural, cultural, and scientific collections and to offer educational programs to engage every generation. In appreciation of this generous investment, Society members enjoy exclusive events and curated experiences with museum experts.

 In addition to above benefits, Benefactor Society memberships include:

- Member cards for up to three adults
- Free parking for 10 visits to the museums
- Invitations and advance registration for member-only events
- Invitations to exhibit openings, special receptions, and exclusive programs with faculty and other experts
- Invitation to annual Benefactor dinner
- $3 discount on up to eight additional admission passes each visit
- 20% discount at HMSC museum shops (excluding books at the Peabody Museum)
- Discount on HMSC adult, family, and children’s classes and programs
- Book signed by a museum-featured author



 

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###    Patron • $750  expand\_more  

 

 *$590 is tax deductible*

 *Admits up to eight people of any age, as long as one of the cardholders is present*

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)



 

 

 



###    Explorer • $1,000  expand\_more  

 

 *$840 is tax deductible*

 *Admits up to eight people of any age, as long as one of the cardholders is present*

- Reserved seats of your choice at public lectures (advance notice required)

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)



 

 

 



###    Family Explorer • $1,500  expand\_more  

 

 *$1,340 is tax deductible*

 *Admits up to eight people of any age, as long as one of the cardholders is present*

- Reserved seats of your choice at public lectures (advance notice required)
- Invitation to the HMSC Family Explorer education series with hands-on science activities and special access to the collections for ages 3-14
- Annual Family Explorer breakfast with educational programming and activities for the whole family

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)



 

 

 



###    Ambassador • $2,500  expand\_more  

 

 *$2,340 is tax deductible*

 *Admits up to eight people of any age, as long as one of the cardholders is present*

- Reserved seats of your choice at public lectures (advance notice required)
- Customized museum tour for up to 10 guests

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)



 

 

 



###    Director’s Circle • $5,000  expand\_more  

 

 *$4,840 is tax deductible*

 *Admits up to eight people of any age, as long as one of the cardholders is present*

- Reserved seats of your choice at public lectures (advance notice required)
- Customized behind-the-scenes collections tour for up to 15 guests

 [](https://community.alumni.harvard.edu/give/79989610)