Discovery Circle

Science is all around us

Your contribution at the Discovery Circle level supports the day-to-day operation of the Museum, from ongoing collections care to exhibition development and educational programs.

Join the Discovery Circle

Discovery Circle donors enjoy all our general membership benefits as well as the following Discovery Circle benefits after making their gift:

• Admission and ticketed exhibition passes for all group members (see below giving levels for group size)
• Invitations to exclusive exhibition previews and events
• Exclusive Discovery Circle communications, including our weekly enews
• Recognition in our digital annual report

Field Adventurer Membership (Gifts of $250+)

All membership and Discovery Circle benefits, plus:

• Discovery Circle gathering with content experts at exhibition openings
• Ticketed exhibition passes for four (4) adults and any children*

Field Naturalist Membership (Gifts of $500+)

All membership and Discovery Circle benefits, plus:

• Discovery Circle gathering with content experts at exhibition openings
• Learning opportunities through curated Discovery Circle programs
• Ticketed exhibition passes for six (6) adults and any children*

Field Explorer Membership (Gifts of $1,000+)

All membership and Discovery Circle benefits, plus:

• Discovery Circle gathering with content experts at exhibition openings
• Learning opportunities through curated Discovery Circle programs
• Ticketed exhibition passes for eight (8) adults and any children*
• Concierge service to help with ticket reservations and personalizing your visit (48 hours notice required)

*Children, ages 17 and under, who live in the same household as the member, or who are grandchildren of the member.

Explore more

Take advantage of your complimentary access to the Museum. Reserve your passes to ticketed exhibitions.

Reserve Tickets

You can help sustain our position as one of the leading natural history museum’s in the world—your investment as a part of the Discovery Circle ensures the Museum continues to deliver innovative education initiatives and exhibitions, groundbreaking research, and accessible collections.