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image of two children in the Museum's Life Exhibit showing wonder and delight
image of two children in the Museum's Life Exhibit showing wonder and delight
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Member

Please see below for Museum Membership levels and benefits information. To join at your desired level, please click the link. For more information, please contact the Membership Team at 801-585-9054.


Levels and Benefits

All membership levels include the following benefits for one year: 

  • Unlimited free Museum admission with express entry
  • 10% discounts in the Museum Store, Café, and on Museum Workshops
  • Invitations to Member-Only previews of Special Exhibitions including admission to the Member Hospitality Suite
  • Complimentary access to our Audio Tour Insider Stories
  • Admission to the Member Hospitality Suite at our annual "Behind the Scenes" event
  • Free or reduced admission to 300+ museums and science centers with the ASTC Passport Program (visit ASTC.org for more details)
  • Opportunity to reserve advance tickets for NHMU Lecture Series keynote lecture

University students, faculty and staff are eligible for a $10 off discount on their Individual, Dual or Family membership with a valid uNID. Click here for details. 


Individual ($69)

All member benefits for one person

Click here to join at the Individual Level  


Dual ($99) 

All member benefits for two individuals in the same household 

Click here to join at the Dual Level 


Family ($139)

All member benefits for two adults in the same household and up to 6 children in household, or up to 6 grandchildren, 18 years or under, plus: 

  • Early registration and a 10% discount on Summer Camp programs
  • 10% discount on birthday parties for children
  • Want to add a "Childcare Provider"? For an extra $10, receive a separate card that allows free admission for a Childcare Provider to enter the Museum with your children. 

Click here to join at the Family Level

Click here to join at the Family plus Childcare Provider Level 


Naturalist ($250)

All benefits listed for Family-level, plus:

  • Free admission for 2 guests on each visit
  • Early registration and 15% discount on Summer Camps
  • 15% discount on Birthday Parties for children
  • Want to add a "Childcare Provider"? For an extra $10, receive a separate card that allows free admission for a Childcare Provider to enter the Museum with your children. 

Click here to join at the Naturalist Level

Click here to join at the Naturalist plus Childcare Provider Level 


Curator ($500)

All benefits listed for Naturalist-level, plus:

  • Access to private, guided tours
  • Invitations to exclusive curator-led tours of Museum's collections 
  • Want to add a "Childcare Provider"? For an extra $10, receive a separate card that allows free admission for a Childcare Provider to enter the Museum with your children. 

Click here to join at the Curator Level

Click here to join at the Curator plus Childcare Provider Level 


Copper Club

Join a philanthropic community dedicated to elevating the work of the Museum with a Copper Club Membership. Click here to learn more or contact Clare Hawe at (801) 585-7119 or chawe@nhmu.utah.edu.


Gift Memberships

Give the gift that lasts all year! Select the level you'd like to give (you will be prompted to make it a gift Membership), include a customized message, and share a genuine gift of wonder and discovery. We'll mail the membership packet directly to the gift recipient with a note from you. Thank you sharing your love of the Museum with your friends and family!

Click here to gift an NHMU Membership


Special Options

  • Monthly payments are easy and secure. Please call Memberships at 801-585-9054 to learn more.
  • Employer matching gifts are a simple way to double your impact! Your employer may be one of more than 10,000 companies that match employees’ donations to nonprofits like the Museum. Please contact your employer directly to learn more.

You may also join NHMU over the phone by calling the Membership Team at 801-585-9054, or by submitting a request for assistance here.