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Membership Benefits and Levels

Why be a Member?

  • Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits
  • Savings on Summer Camps alone can pay for a membership!
  • Receive special discounts and invitations to events
  • Explore and play here at the Hall or at reciprocal network partners, seven days a week
  • Interact with our friendly staff and volunteers who will spark your curiosities and imagination

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All Members Receive:

  • Admission to the Hall for an entire year*
  • Discounts and priority registration for classes, workshops, and camps
  • Invitations to members-only openings and family events
  • Subscription to the Classes and Camps catalog
  • A 10% discount at the Discovery Corner Toy and Book Store
  • Discounts on children's birthday parties and more
  • And...free or reduced admission to more than 300 ASTC science centers and museums worldwide!

*Additional entry fees may apply during special exhibitions. The money we receive from special exhibition fees helps us bring large-scale exhibits to our community. Thank you!

$85 Family

Good for two adults residing in the same household and their children or grandchildren under 18. All the basic benefits of memberships, plus:

  • Two personalized adult member cards
  • Two guest passes
  • Two Planetarium passes

$125 Family Plus (Best Value!)

All the basic benefits of membership, plus:

$50 Individual

All the basic benefits of membership plus:

  • An adult personalized member card
  • One guest any time

$45 Senior

All the basic benefits of membership plus:

  • An adult personalized member card
  • One guest any time

$250 Sponsor

All the Family Plus benefits, plus:

  • Up to four guests any time
  • A gift from the Discovery Corner Toy and Book Store
  • "Friends of the Hall" discount on facility rentals

$500 Associate

All of the Sponsor benefits, plus:

  • Special invitation to educational events with key program staff

$1,000 Partners in Science

Join with a gift of $1,000 or more and be a part of our Partners in Science. Take pride in the knowledge that your contribution will directly support the Hall’s mathematics and science education programs ranging from hands-on museum exhibits to school programs and curriculum materials used across the globe. For more information, please contact us at hallmembers@berkeley.edu or 510-642-1793.

UC Berkeley Staff, Student, and Alumni Discount

UC Berkeley staff, students, and alumni qualify for a discount of $5 off any membership level. Current Cal ID or Lifetime Alumni card is required.

Disabled Person Discount

People with disabilities qualify for a discount of $15 off any membership level. Please contact our Visitor Service Desk at 510-642-5132 or hallmembers@berkeley.edu for more details.

Memberships are valid for one year from date of purchase and are non-refundable and not transferable. Membership prices are subject to change at any time.  Memberships are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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