A Special Gift For You
Our Solar System is depicted on these fantastic new umbrellas that proudly proclaim you’re a member of the Saint Louis Science Center right here on Planet Earth!
While supplies last.
Welcome to your new membership experience!
- Daily Tickets! All membership levels include a daily allotment of OMNIMAX® Theater documentary tickets, McDonnell Planetarium tickets and Discovery Room tickets. The number of daily tickets will vary by level.
- Memberships are activated immediately upon purchase! When purchasing your membership online, you can reserve your member tickets at the same time.
- Digital Member Cards. Member cards are always available in your digital wallet. Each member card is still allowed up to two names for convenient access to your member benefits when visiting the Saint Louis Science Center. Memberships are non-transferable and cannot be shared with friends or family who are not listed on the membership.
- Parking. New digital member cards work seamlessly with the Science Center’s parking system.
- Primary Email. Each membership requires a single primary email address that will be associated with your membership. Digital member cards will be sent to the primary email address on the membership account. Digital member cards can be shared with the secondary account holder whose name appears on the membership card.
- Online Event Registration. Members can register for exclusive events online.
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As a nonprofit organization and a free museum in the St. Louis community, we rely on memberships, donations and ticket sales to continue bringing our community access to science education. Every dollar helps our educators and team provide you with illuminating “aha!” moments through shared experiences at the Science Center. If you believe in our mission, please consider purchasing a membership, gifting a membership or making a donation. Your membership helps the continued development of innovative exhibits, educational programs and events that ignite and sustain a passion for science and technology throughout our community.
Membership Levels
Become a Member
As a member, you can explore more of the fun and science learning that the Science Center offers to everyone. From member events to free daily tickets to movies, star shows, early learning, and more! There is something for everyone who is hoping to spark their curiosity about science and technology learning.
All Levels Receive:
- Free parking
- Free daily tickets to the OMNIMAX® Theater
- Free daily tickets to the McDonnell Planetarium
- Free daily tickets to the Discovery Room
- Discounted tickets to all ticketed attractions
- Member-exclusive events throughout the year
- Quarterly NewScience membership magazine (printed and digital verstions)
Even More Benefits:
- 10% off dining and shopping
- First access to films, exhibitions and more
Einstein Society
$1,000+
10 per visit
Does not apply to feature-length films
Free Planetarium Star Show Tickets
10 per visit
Free Discovery Room Tickets
10 per visit
Discounted Special Exhibition Tickets
10 per visit
Discounted feature-length film tickets
10 per visit
20% off Summer Camps
Honor Roll Recognition in NewScience
Invitations to exclusive VIP events
Invitation to VIP reception hosted by the President and CEO
Invitations to select special events
Recognition in our Annual Report
Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
Newton
$600
8 per visit
Does not apply to feature-length films
Free Planetarium Star Show Tickets
8 per visit
Free Discovery Room Tickets
8 per visit
Discounted Special Exhibition Tickets
8 per visit
Discounted feature-length film tickets
8 per visit
20% off Summer Camps
Invitations to exclusive VIP events
Invitations to select special events
Recognition in our Annual Report
Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
Galileo
$300
8 per visit
Does not apply to feature-length films
Free Planetarium Star Show Tickets
8 per visit
Free Discovery Room Tickets
8 per visit
Discounted Special Exhibition Tickets
8 per visit
Discounted feature-length film tickets
8 per visit
20% off Summer Camps
Invitations to select special events
Recognition in our Annual Report
Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
Family & Friends MAX
$195
8 per visit
Does not apply to feature-length films
Free Planetarium Star Show Tickets
8 per visit
Free Discovery Room Tickets
8 per visit
Discounted Special Exhibition Tickets
8 per visit
Discounted feature-length film tickets
8 per visit
20% off Summer Camps
Family & Friends
$135
6 per visit
Does not apply to feature-length films
Free Planetarium Star Show Tickets
6 per visit
Free Discovery Room Tickets
6 per visit
Discounted Special Exhibition Tickets
6 per visit
Discounted feature-length film tickets
6 per visit
20% off Summer Camps
Smithsonian Institution Affiliation
Purchase a Science Center membership at the Friends & Family MAX level membership or above and enjoy all the great benefits of your Saint Louis Science Center membership, plus an annual Smithsonian membership included at no additional charge. This additional benefit includes a one-year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine, reciprocal benefits at over 50 Smithsonian Affiliate Museums, a 10% discount on café dining at Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C., and a 10% discount on all IMAX tickets at the Smithsonian.
Take your support to the next level.
Supporting Memberships
Help light the way for dreamers and discoverers across St. Louis and throughout our region. Supporting Memberships at the Galileo, Newton or Einstein level offer more impact for our community, as well as additional benefits for you.
Join as a Supporting Member and help give the Science Center’s educators and team the resources to build innovative new STEM experiences, reach more people through our community programs and maintain the financial health of your museum for years to come.
ASTC Passport Program
The Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Travel Passport Program entitles all Saint Louis Science Center members to free or discounted admission at nearly 300 ASTC institutions. Click the button below for a state-by-state guide to your reciprocal benefits.
For members visiting the Saint Louis Science Center from another ASTC affiliated museum, you are entitled to $1 off parking and $1 off tickets to a Discovery Room session and/or a Planetarium show. Visitors may also receive $1 off tickets to the OMNIMAX® Theater and discounts to special exhibitions.
Admission to the Saint Louis Science Center is FREE!
Membership Information & FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked membership questions, including questions about discounts, policies for lost cards, corporate matches for membership contributions, and more.
Membership Policies
- Up to two adults living in the same household may be listed on the membership card.
- When visiting, at least one member named on the membership card must be present. Children with adult chaperones should present their parents’ Saint Louis Science Center Membership card at the Membership Services desk in the Oakland Building lobby.
- Memberships are nontransferable and cannot be shared between households.
- Membership benefits are active for one year from month of purchase and cannot be extended.
- Free OMNIMAX Theater tickets expire when membership term expires and cannot be transferred or extended.
- Memberships can be revoked without refund due to improper usage.