Become a Member
As a member of the KU Natural History Museum, your support helps our public science events, exhibits, education and research thrive. You also directly support our mission to study and share the past and present life on Earth to educate, engage and inspire. And that’s not all—membership comes with exclusive benefits too!
Membership Tiers & Benefits
KU Student — $20
KU Staff & Faculty Individual — $55+
KU Staff & Faculty Household — $110+
- Free admission to the KU Natural History Museum
- Access to members-only events
- Free or reduced admission to more than 300 museums and science centers through the ASTC Travel Passport
- 10% discount at the museum’s gift shop
- Subscription to the museum's e-newsletter
Individual — $60+
Household — $120+
- Free admission to the KU Natural History Museum
- Access to members-only events
- Free or reduced admission to more than 300 museums and science centers through the ASTC Travel Passport
- 10% percent discount at the museum’s gift shop
- Subscription to the museum's e-newsletter
Panorama Club — $240+
Includes all Household benefits, plus:
- Member-exclusive gift
- Guided museum tour
Explorers Club— $500+
Includes all Panorama Club benefits, plus:
- Invitation to the Annual Explorers Club Dinner
Director's Society— $1,000+
Includes all Explorers Club benefits, plus:
- An exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with Krishtalka Director Nico Franz (up to four people)
Click the Join Today button below to sign up online. If you prefer to pay by check, please request a printable membership form by emailing Visitor Services at nhmvs@ku.edu. Remember, museum memberships also make great gifts!