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
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- 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 Museum Box Office.
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Member benefits for two people
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- Member benefits for two adults and up to four children or grandchildren ages 18 and under
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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 – $2,000 (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.