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Member Benefits

We invite you to join our community of lifelong explorers inspired by art and science, and share in the experiences that encourage discovery, inspire creativity, and foster the pursuit of knowledge in Baton Rouge and beyond!

All listed membership levels include the benefits of:

Free year-long admission to Museum galleries and unlimited Irene W. Pennington Planetarium shows
Discounts to the Museum Store
Exclusive access to members-only events
Specially priced tickets to the best party in town, our Annual Gala
Based on IRS guidelines, a portion of your membership may be tax-deductible. Consult your tax professional for more information.

Reciprocal Museum Access

Members who participate at the "Family" level or above will have free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 institutions worldwide through the Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC) Passport Program, the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM), and the Southeastern Reciprocal Museums Conference.

For a complete list of participating institutions, please visit these partner websites: astc.org/passport, narmassociation.org, and semcdirect.net/SERM-Participants.

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Membership Levels

Student	$25	Year-long benefits for 1 student; present student ID at the front desk to purchase
Single	$50	Year-long benefits for 1 person 15% discount in the Museum Store
Couple	$80	Year-long benefits for 2 people Free or reduced admission to special events 15% discount in the Museum Store
Family	$130	Year-long benefits for 4 people (up to 2 named adults) Free or reduced admission to special events 15% discount in the Museum Store Birthday party privileges
Household	$150	Year-long benefits for 6 people (up to 3 named adults) Free or reduced admission to special events 15% discount in the Museum Store Birthday party privileges
Supporter	$300	Year-long benefits for 8 people (up to 3 named adults) Free or reduced admission to special events 20% discount in the Museum Store Birthday party privileges Complimentary branded merchandise
Ambassador	$500	Year-long benefits for 8 people (up to 3 named adults) Free or reduced admission to special events 20% discount in the Museum Store Birthday party privileges Complimentary branded merchandise 1 Couple-level gift memberships to share with a non-member
Advocate	$1,100	Year-long benefits for 8 people (up to 3 named adults) Free or reduced admission to special events 20% discount in the Museum Store Birthday party privileges Complimentary branded merchandise 2 Couple-level gift memberships to share with a non-member