Give The Gift Of Science!
Current Members
Beginning November 16, 2018, we will add another month to your current membership when you purchase a discounted HMNS gift membership. You can earn up to one year of FREE membership by introducing your family and friends to the wonder and adventure of the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Hurry, this offer expires January 6, 2019.
* Please note that gift membership discount only applies to memberships purchased as a gift for another person. New or renewing memberships sold to the purchaser’s household will be charged the full membership price.
- Membership benefits & discounts vary according to membership level. Download our member benefits chart. Benefits enjoyed by ALL members both in the Museum District and in Sugar Land:
- Unlimited free admission to Museum’s permanent exhibit halls year-round
- Free admission to the permanent exhibitions at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
- Discounted admission to all special ticketed exhibitions, the Cockrell Butterfly Center, the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre, and the Burke Baker Planetarium
- Reduced rates for lectures, classes and special events
- 10% discount on all merchandise in all Museum shops
- Discounts for adult programs, including lectures, workshops and travel
- Free subscription to Museum News Members’ magazine and calendar
- Invitations to Members-only special events, previews and Stargazing Nights
- Members-only ticket line
Special pricing for Student ith current student ID) and Senior (over 62 with ID) memberships available for $45 $40. Must be purchased in person at the Museum Box Office.
Member benefits for two people
Member benefits for two adults and up to four children or grandchildren ages 18 and under
Early and discounted registration for Xplorations summer camps for children and grandchildren
Member benefits for two adults and four children, PLUS member benefits for one additional adult or one additional child
Early & discounted registration for Xplorations summer camps for children and grandchildren
15% discount on all merchandise in Museum shops
Membership benefits for up to 10 people
PRIORITY registration for Xplorations summer camps for children and grandchildren
20% discount on all merchandise in all Museum shops
Membership benefits for up to 10 people
Two FREE tickets for admission to special exhibitions
HIGH PRIORITY registration for Xplorations summer camps for children and grandchildren
20% total discount on all merchandise in all Museum shops
(Benefits valued at $72)
Membership benefits for up to 10 people
Invitation for two to one President’s Circle event per year
Two FREE tickets for admission to special exhibitions
HIGH PRIORITY registration for Xplorations summer camps for children and grandchildren
20% total discount on all merchandise in all Museum shops
(Benefits valued at $152)
- * One named card holder from the household must be present to receive member benefits. Memberships cannot be transferred or used between separate households.
*HMNS Catalysts (Young Professionals Group) *
Looking to mix things up? Join HMNS’ Young Professional group, HMNS Catalysts, and cause a reaction! A membership program for fun, intellectual types around town to mix and mingle, become a Catalyst and take advantage of all HMNS has to offer. Learn more…
To view the different membership benefits for each level, please view the Member Benefits page.
For more information, please email membership@hmns.org.