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Connecting. Supporting. Giving.

These words all describe the meaning of Memberships. But what does being a Member really mean to you?

As a Member of Exploration Place, you help…

…further the mission of our state’s premier hands-on science center,
…bring in unforgettable exhibitions such as Our Body: The Universe Within, Whales/Tohora, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, and coming soon CSI: The Experience, and Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination,
…create special events including Death by Chocolate and OktoberFest,
…offer innovative school programs, that are now aligned to state standards.

And that’s just the beginning. As an EP Member, you take an active role in making EP a destination for you and your family. The more you support, the more EP gives back to the community, serving as a valuable resource for creative and fun science education. Join today!

Standard Benefits

All Members receive the following.

  • Free, unlimited general museum admission to EP exhibitions*
  • Discount on special exhibitions requiring an additional ticket
  • 25% discount on CyberDome Theater admission
  • 10% discount at the Explore Store, plus 25% discount at the Annual Explore Store Open House Sale
  • 15% discount at the WaterWay Café
  • Special prices on birthday parties, selected workshops, classes and camps
  • Free admission to special Member-only events and programs
  • Free subscription to the weekly E-Blast and the Quarterly E-Newsletter*
    -Free or discounted admission to more than 200 science centers and museums world-wide

New Payment and Membership Opportunities

Installment Payment Plan
You can now pay for a Membership using an installment plan, when you join as an “All EP” Member and above.

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Sustaining Membership
If you wish to increase your support to Exploration Place by producing dependable, ongoing financial support for EP’s programs and operational expenses, consider becoming a Sustaining Member. This important level of support is a yearly commitment of a monthly amount, which must be at least $25 and must be paid with an automatic withdrawal from a bank account or a credit card.

You will receive Membership benefits based on the annual total of your contribution and will be fully tax deductible. This withdrawal continues indefinitely, with no expiration date, until you contact EP in writing that you wish the withdrawal to stop. You may increase the level at any time and the benefits will be adjusted.

Click here for the Sustaining Membership Authorization form.

Educator Membership

Educators are Exploration Place’s vital partners in building and maintaining an informed and educated community. To recognize our shared educational goals and to support your important work, EP offers a new Educator Membership. You may choose any of the Basic Membership Levels (excluding the Student Membership) at a 20% savings.

The Educator Membership is available only to active K-12 teachers and administrators with a valid teacher ID or valid proof from a certifying organization (in the case of home school teachers).*

Click here for an Educator Membership Application.

*Educational support staff, educational degree students and student teachers are not eligible for the Educator Membership. If an educator is already an EP Member, the educator can switch to the Educator Membership at the regular renewal date.

 

Basic Membership Levels

All levels include Standard Benefits plus the following listed for each level.

$20 Student – One student, any age
  • Student ID must be presented at the time of purchase
    Must show valid student ID. Membership must be purchased at Exploration Place.
$50 Individual  – One adult and one guest per visit
  • 2 guest passes*

Click here to purchase this Membership option.

$75 Family/Household – 2 adults and up to 2 children or grandchildren per visit
  • Children must be under 18 years and members of the family or household ($5 added for each additional child)
  • 4 guest passes*

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$125 “All EP” Passport - 2 adults and up to 4 children or grandchildren per visit
  • Children must be under 18 years and members of the family or household ($5 added for each additional child)
  • One guest per visit
  • Free, unlimited CyberDome Theater admission
  • Free or discounted admission to more than 150 children’s museums world-wide
  • 6 guest passes*

Click here to purchase this Membership option.

$500 All EP Passport to the World - 2 adults and up to 4 children or grandchildren per visit
  • “All EP” Passport benefits, plus:
  • Additional guest per visit (2 total)
  • Free or discounted admission to special traveling exhibitions
  • Invitation to special traveling exhibition preview receptions
  • Advance notice of all EP special events, such as OktoberFest or Death by Chocolate
  • Recognition in annual report and on donor wall*
  • 6 Additional guest passes (12 total)*

Click here to purchase this Membership option.

EP offers a 10% discount to seniors, age 65 and up, for all Membership Levels. Please indicate on application if you qualify for this discount.

Click here for a printed Basic Membership form.

Please note: These prices are now effective. On September 8, 2009, the “All EP” Passport Membership will increase to $175.

*Excludes special traveling exhibit requiring an additional admission ticket. Newsletter hard copies are available for Members without computer access.

Guest passes are for exhibits only, are one-time use only and are not valid for special traveling exhibits requiring an additional charge.

EP will honor the choice of any contributor to not to have their name published or placed on the Donor Wall.

Memberships are non-transferable, non-refundable, and non-returnable.