Patrons Circle
Core Benefits:
- Free General Admission and free tickets to all exhibitions and shows on every visit.
- Member Evening Hours
- Member Preview Days
- Use of a Member Entrance to expedite entry
- Shop, Food Court, and Parking Discounts
Have questions?
Contact the Patrons Circle Office at 212-769-5153 or [email protected]
Core benefits PLUS:
- Free tickets and reserved seating for two to a public program hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Invitations to Science After Hours
- Patrons Circle Concierge Service
- Ten Guest Passes for complimentary general admission
- Member Lounge access, with concierge and coat-check service
- Advance notice for children's science camps and workshops
$1,758 is tax deductible
All of the benefits of Collector PLUS:
- Invitation to an Annual Briefing on the “State of the Museum” hosted by senior staff
- Private guided tour of a permanent or special exhibition
- Opportunity to host private events or parties in select Museum venues
$4,686 is tax deductible
Designed for families with children aged 2-12
All of the benefits of Collector PLUS:
- Invitations to Family Science Experiences
- 4 tickets to Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s annual “Year in Review”
- Invitation to the Star Party in the Rose Center for Earth and Space
- Invitation to the Winter Adventure
- Family Friendly Guided Tour during Museum hours
- Early access to family engagement opportunities
- Opportunity to host events or parties in select Museum venues
$4,324 is tax deductible
All of the benefits of Naturalist PLUS:
- Invitation to an intimate dinner with the Museum’s President
- Invitation for two to a small group tour of one of the Museum’s collection areas
- Option to add Family Scientist benefits to your membership
$9,496 is tax deductible
President's Society
$25,000 and Above
President’s Society brings together philanthropists seeking a deeper level of engagement with the Museum’s scientific and educational mission. Members are invited to connect throughout the year with the Museum’s senior leaders and experts in science, education, and exhibition, gaining insider access to the Museum as it enters a new era—energized by the vision of President Sean M. Decatur and the extraordinary new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation.
In addition to the benefits of a Curator-level membership, President’s Society members and their families enjoy exclusive offerings, such as behind-the-scenes visits to the Museum’s scientific research collections and private after-hours tours. Individual concierge services connect members to additional customized Museum experiences, aligned with their interests. Members also have the opportunity to participate in special invitation-only volunteer groups at the Museum.
President’s Society members make an annual gift of $25,000 or more ($504 is the estimated value of goods and services) to support the Museum’s general operations.
For more information, contact: [email protected] or call 212.769.5160
Patrons Event Calendar
If you wish to purchase a membership through a gift vehicle that does not allow for the receipt of non-deductible or more than incidental benefits, please contact your tax adviser or your donor-advised fund’s (DAF) supporting organization for more information, including the possibility of waiving return benefits or using an alternate funding source to pay for the membership.