Enhance any membership experience with Infinite Dome Features for just $55 extra per level! If you’re looking for a personal membership, consider our Star membership, tailored exclusively for individuals and starting at just $65.
Unlock a Year of Wonder and Discovery!
There’s always something exciting at the Science Museum of Virginia! Come explore captivating exhibitions, unleash your creativity in our in-house makerspace, or immerse yourself in an ultimate "you are there" film experience on Virginia's largest screen. Make unforgettable memories through workshops, live demos, one-of-a-kind summer camps and so much more!
There's too much to see in one visit, so become a member and enjoy outstanding benefits throughout the year! Exclusive benefits include:
- One year of unlimited, free regular admission
- Free admission to our 2025 spring touring exhibition Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks
- Free admission to our 2025 summer touring exhibition Ultimate Dinosaurs
- Free guest passes to bring friends with you when you visit
- Special pricing on additional guest passes is available at $11 each.*
- Free Dome passes to see giant screen films and astronomy shows in the planetarium
- Exclusive member-only programming, event access and open making time in The Forge
- Discounts on Science Museum events, including summer camps
- Discounts in the gift shop and café
- Free parking
- Access to more than 300 science and technology centers worldwide through the ASTC Passport Program
- And more!
Plus, membership support will help the Science Museum remain Virginia’s premier home for hands-on, informal science education. That includes our vital education and outreach programs that help inspire Virginia’s youth, the leaders of tomorrow.
*Special guest pricing is valid only after complimentary guest passes have been utilized. Memberships are limited to 6 guest passes per cycle. Dome passes are not included. You can purchase these passes in person or by phone.
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Annual Membership Options
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Free regular admission for 2 named members
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2 Dome passes
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2 Guest passes
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ASTC Travel Passport Program reciprocity
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Free regular admission for 2 named adults and up to 3 children in the household under 18
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4 Dome passes
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4 Guest passes
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ASTC Travel Passport Program reciprocity
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Free regular admission for 3 named adults and 4 or more children in the household under 18
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6 Dome passes
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6 Guest passes
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ASTC Travel Passport Program reciprocity
Museums for All Membership
The Museum offers a reduced membership rate for low-income families
Additional Information
Digital membership cards are emailed to members and gift recipients within 48 hours. If you do not wish to receive a digital membership card immediately, please leave the email address blank. To ensure you are notified about exclusive member benefits, please make sure your email is on file with the membership office.
Dome passes and guest passes are digital and automatically applied to the membership at the time of joining. Guest passes allow free general admission to permanent Science Museum exhibitions only. Guest passes are valid for one time use per person.
Memberships are final sale and nonrefundable or transferable. Members listed on the account are not interchangeable. Grandparents, nannies, sitters and other caregivers may not use membership benefits unless they are listed as a member on the account. All levels, benefits and prices are subject to change. Membership benefits may not be used for group visits.
Supporting Membership Levels
If you give $500 or more to the Museum's Annual Fund, you automatically qualify for a Supporting Membership and all of the out-of-this-world benefits that come with it!
Emerald Society - $500
- Free admission for 2 members and kids in household under 18 years old
- 100% tax deductible
Crystal Society - $1,000
- Free admission for 2 members and kids in household under 18 years old
- Discounts in the cafe and gift shop
- Unlimited Dome access
- Discount on special event rentals
- Access to extra tickets to invite friends to a day at the Science Museum
- Exclusive invites to VIP events and exhibit previews
- Listing on the donor board
- 100% tax deductible
Memberships are final sale and non-refundable or transferable. All levels, benefits and prices are subject to change. Membership benefits may not be used for group visits.
To preserve the tax-deductibility, Dome passes and guest passes are not included with this membership.
For more information about these benefits and additional supporting membership levels, please contact the Science Museum of Virginia Foundation team or click here to donate now.
