Member Benefits

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:

• Free admission to the permanent exhibitions at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Hermann Park and at the Sugar Land location
• 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
• Invitations to members-only special events, previews and Stargazing Nights
• Members priority ticket line

• Individual –  $65 *

  • Special pricing for Student (with current student ID) and Senior (over 62 with ID) memberships available for $45. Must be purchased in person at the box office.

• Dual – $85 *

  • Member benefits for two people

• Family –  $115 *

  • 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

• Family Plus – $150 *
  • 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
• Family Flex – $195 *
  • 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
• Discoverer – $275 *
  • 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)
• Benefactor – $550 *
  • 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)
• President’s Circle – $2,500 (Contribution benefits Annual Fund.)
• 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…

* One named card holder from the household must be present to receive member benefits. Memberships cannot be transferred or used between separate households.