Gift Memberships

Gift unlimited visits and unlimited wonder to the explorer in your life. 

Looking for the perfect gift for the explorer in your life? Give the timeless gift of discovery! Field Museum memberships transport you across time and space to experience everything from dinosaurs to modern-day cultures—all without leaving Chicago.

Gift memberships are active immediately. As soon as you’ve given the gift of a Field Museum membership, your loved one will have access to all of their member benefits! 

Members enjoy the following benefits:

  • Unlimited free general admission as well as tickets for standard special exhibitions for each person covered under the membership
  • Limited free admission to blockbuster exhibitions and discounts on 3D movies
  • Access to our member e-newsletter with digital content for the whole family
  • Opportunities to go behind the scenes each year at  Members’ Nights
  • 10% discount at our stores and restaurants
  • Subscription to member magazine In The Field
  • Exclusive events throughout the year
  • Discounts on educational programs

Gift Memberships can be purchased on-site at the membership desk, by selecting a level below, or by calling 312.665.7700.

Choose a Membership Level to Gift

Family Plus

Who’s Included?

Two adults, children*, and one adult guest

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

One year  $260
Two years  $506 

Family

Who’s Included?

Two adults and children*

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

One year $215 
Two years $406

Individual

Who’s Included?

Member and one guest

One year $140 
Two years $262 

Senior (65+)

Who’s Included?

Member and one guest

Senior membership is only available to individuals age 65 or older

One year $120 
Two years $225 

E-Member

Who’s Included?

The member

**E-member membership is available only to individuals living outside the state of Illinois.

One year $75

Join by Mail

Download the form below to join by mail.

Explore the Field Museum

Members enjoy free or discounted access to many events and exhibitions at the Field Museum.

Card holders must be 18 or older. Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please email membership@fieldmuseum.org or call 312.665.7700 with questions about your gift membership.