MNS Home
MNS Facebook MNS Twitter MNS Flickr MNS YouTube  
  Home | Contact
Membership Information
Gift Membership Information
Membership FAQ
ASTC Passport
Corporate Members
Founder's Circle
Donations
Donor Highlights

Membership Information



Click here to find out more.





Introducing Perot Museum of Nature & Science Charter Membership!

Starting October 1, 2011 each new or renewed membership at MNS (any level) will be part of our new Charter Membership program!


What does Charter Membership mean?


Charter Membership means that in addition to enjoying the benefits of being a member at MNS in Fair Park today, you will also receive benefits as one of the founding members of the future Perot Museum of Nature & Science.

 

Basic MNS Fair Park member benefits:


The Museum of Nature & Science in historic Fair Park is a popular family-friendly destination where guests of all ages can discover the hands-on excitement of a fossil dig, the immersive experience of an IMAX® film, follow the stars in the Digistar3 Planetarium, and explore more than 200 interactive exhibits that transform the principles of science and nature into unforgettable eureka moments. Throughout the year MNS also hosts traveling exhibitions, children's programs, educational enrichment opportunities, family festivals, and more.

  • Free admission to the Museum's exhibit halls and family festivals for 12 months
  • Reduced admission to TI Founders IMAX® Theater, Planetarium shows, ticketed exhibitions, lectures, classes, and special events
  • Invitations to exclusive previews and member-only events
  • Free access to young children's programs like Hand-in-Hand and My House Cultural Discoveries
  • Discounts on purchases made in the Museum Café and gift shop
  • Free subscription to the MNS newsletter, Explorations
  • Reciprocal admission to more than 260 museums through the Association of Science and Technology centers (ASTC)*
  • Family level and above receive complimentary IMAX® film, Planetarium show and general exhibit passes
  • Family level and above receive discounts on birthday parties, Discovery Camps, and Little Explorers
  • Family Plus level and above receive free membership to Kids Club!


Additional Perot Museum at Victory Park Charter Member benefits
:

  • Charter Membership acknowledgement of current MNS membership card
  • Automatic transition of membership and membership benefits from MNS Fair Park to Perot Museum Victory Park during and for duration of annual membership (for total of 12 months of membership)
  • 3 additional complimentary months at the Perot Museum
  • Exclusive Charter Membership card**
  • Perot Museum special gift**
  • Invitation to exclusive pre-opening event at the Perot Museum of Nature & Science
  • Member discounts in Victory Park Café, gift shop and theater
  • Lifetime Charter Membership status for duration of active membership

*ASTC reciprocity exists only with museums outside of the 90 mile radius of MNS.
**Perot Museum of Nature & Science membership cards and special gift will be distributed prior to the grand opening.


Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a current card carrying member.

 

The Museum of Nature & Science is pleased to offer a 15% discount to all Active Military families and Texas Educators. This discount is good for 15% off all Individual, Dual and Family-level memberships. Please present current military ID or proof of educator employment in Texas.

 

Student $40 ($31 tax deductible)
Receive all basic membership benefits for one (1) student age 18-25. Please provide valid student identification. Student membership must be purchased in person at MNS Box Office.

Note: Discounts on birthday parties, Discovery Camps, Little Explorers are for Family level members and above

 

Individual $60 ($50 tax deductible) [ Purchase ] [ Give a Gift Membership ]
Basic membership benefits for one (1) adults.

Note: Discounts on birthday parties, Discovery Camps, Little Explorers are for Family level members and above

 

Dual $75 ($55 tax deductible) [ Purchase ] [ Give a Gift Membership ]
Basic membership benefits for two (2) adults

Note: Discounts on birthday parties, Discovery Camps, Little Explorers are for Family level members and above

 

Family $90 [ Purchase ] [ Give a Gift Membership ]
Receive all basic benefits for admission of two (2) adults and all children/grandchildren 17 and younger living at home.

  • Four (4) vouchers of admission to MNS general exhibition halls, TI Founders IMAX® Theater, and Planetarium
  • Discounts on birthday parties, Discovery Camp, Discovery Camp, Jr., and Little Explorers

 

Family Plus $150 [Purchase] [Give a Gift Membership]
Receive all basic benefits for admission of three (3) adults and all children/grandchildren 17 and younger living at home plus:

 

Family Plus Platinum $190 [Purchase] [Give a Gift Membership]
Receive all basic benefits for admission of four (4) adults and all children/grandchildren 17 and younger living at home plus:

 

Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a current card carrying member. We issue membership cards for the named adults 18 and over who reside at the same address. Additional replacement cards within the current membership cycle will have a $3 administration fee.

 

Inventor $250 ($64 tax deductible) [ Purchase ] [ Give a Gift Membership ]
Receive all Family Plus benefits plus:

  • Four (4) additional vouchers of admission to MNS general exhibition halls, TI Founders IMAX® Theater, and the Planetarium
  • One year subscription to the Smithsonian Magazine

 

Naturalist $500 ($273 tax deductible)[ Purchase ] [ Give a Gift Membership ]
Receive all Family Plus benefits plus:

  • Six (6) additional vouchers of admission to MNS general exhibition halls, TI Founders IMAX® Theater, and the Planetarium
  • One year subscription to the Smithsonian Magazine
  • An invitation for two (2) to a VIP event

 

Explorer $1000 ($773 tax deductible) [Purchase] [Give a Gift Membership]
Receive All Family Plus benefits plus:

  • Eight (8) additional vouchers of admission to MNS general exhibition halls, TI Founders IMAX® Theater, and the Planetarium
  • One year subscription to the Smithsonian Magazine
  • An invitation for two (2) tickets to the Annual Chairman Dinner

 

PLEASE NOTE: MEMBERSHIPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE.


 

Kids Club

Kids Club, a benefit for Family Plus level members and up, is a partnership between the Museum of Nature & Science, Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Arboretum, Dallas Zoo, Trinity River Audubon Center and The Crow Collection of Asian Art.


Kids Club activities include invitations to six FREE exclusive special events per year, for a savings of $154*. All Kids Club events are craft-based activities geared toward children between the ages of 2 and 10 years old, and families are encouraged to stay for the day at the host venue location at no additional cost. In addition, Kids Club members receive a discount on admission to the participating institutions. The discount each institution gives may vary, but will be at least $1 off the regular price of admission. We encourage you to call ahead to check pricing discounts and hours of operation for each venue before visiting.


At The Crow Collection of Asian Art - February 4, 2012
At the Trinity River Audubon Center - March 31, 2012
At the Dallas Arboretum - May 26, 2012
At MNS - July 21, 2012
At the Dallas Zoo - September 15, 2011
At the Dallas Museum of Art - November 10, 2012

How much will your FREE day, with access to an exclusive event, at each of these great family local destinations save you instantly?


Family

Plus



MNS



DMA



Arboretum



Zoo



TRAC



Crow

Total
Savings

3 Adults

$30

$30

$36

$36

$18

$0

$150

2 Children

$14

$0

$16

$18

$6

$0

$54

Total

$44

$30

$52

$54

$24

$0

$204


Family

Plus

Platinum



MNS



DMA



Arboretum



Zoo



TRAC



Crow

Total
Savings

4 Adults

$40

$40

$48

$48

$24

$0

$200

2 Children

$14

$0

$16

$18

$6

$0

$54

Total

$54

$40

$64

$66

$30

$0

$254


 

*Admission prices as of September, 2011 and are subject to change.