BE A PART OF THE DISCOVERY SOCIETY!

As a supporter of The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, you are a member of our Discovery Society.

The Discovery Society is a community of supporters who are dedicated to understanding the world around us, exploring Florida’s natural history and helping manatees in need. They also enjoy the Museum and genuinely value our role as an educational and cultural resource and asset to our community’s quality of life.

If you would like to support The Bishop’s mission and be a part of the Discovery Society, you have the option of receiving benefits that can affect the tax deductible level of your gift. Please choose among the Adventurer, Innovator, Pathfinder, Voyager or Circle Levels to receive the benefits outlined below.

Or, if you would prefer to make a gift and NOT receive benefits, please click here to make a fully tax-deductible donation now.

Join before September 30 and receive 2 additional months of benefits!

JOIN NOW!

Extending Your Benefits Because of Covid-19

Were you already a member when Covid-19 caused us to temporarily close? If so, we want to show you how much we value your support through membership in the Discovery Society by extending your membership benefits for a period equal to our temporary physical closure. When you renew your support, your membership will automatically be extended by the number of months you were unable to visit due to our closure. (Renew now)

See examples of how our closure impacts your benefits.

BENEFITS

Unlimited Free Admission for the cardholder(s) and their guest(s)*
Additional Guest(s) at 50% discount with accompanying member **
Digital membership card that you can keep on your smartphone. Never lose your membership card again! Learn more.
ASTC – Reciprocal benefits at 600+ Association of Science and Technology Centers worldwide
Reciprocal admission benefits to select museums and attractions.
Subscription to e-newsletter
Invitations to attend exhibition openings and special events
Reduced pricing on Programs for members and their guests*

*Up to allowed number of total admissions per visit

**Based on level

LEVELS

Adventurer

$75-$99

All benefits listed above plus:

One free admission per visit
50% off one accompanying guest

Innovator

$100-$149 ($23.95 fair market value)

All Adventurer level benefits plus:

Two cards with both heads of household listed on each card
Two free admissions per visit
50% off two additional guests
One Complimentary Guest Pass to share
10% discount in the Museum Store
Early registration & reduced pricing for summer camps

Pathfinder

$150-$249 ($47.90 fair market value)

All Innovator level benefits plus:

Two additional admissions (4 total free admissions per visit)
Additional Complimentary Guest Pass to share (2 total)
Reciprocal benefits at almost 1,000+ participating North American Reciprocal Membership (NARM) museums

Voyager

$250-$499 ($107.80 fair market value)

All Pathfinder level benefits plus:

Two additional admissions (6 total free admissions per visit)
Additional Named Cardholder (perfect for students, caretakers & grandparents)
Two Additional Complimentary Guest Passes to share (4 total)
Annual recognition in Museum’s donor newsletter
Invitation to the Museum’s Annual Founders, Patrons and Supporters Event
Smithsonian Affiliate Membership, including subscription to Smithsonian Magazine

YOUR SUPPORT MEANS WE CAN ALL DISCOVER MORE!

Join one of the circle levels of support and provide discoverers of all ages a place to explore our precious planet Earth and our Universe.

PARKER CIRCLE

Explorer

$500-$999 ($107.80 fair market value)

All Voyager level benefits plus:

Invitations to complimentary teas/lunches with senior Museum staff
Recognition on digital signage in the Museum
Parker Circle Concierge Service for complimentary admission to Museum programs and events

Trailblazer

$1,000-$2,499 ($107.80 fair market value)

All Explorer level benefits plus:

Behind the Scenes Tours scheduled through the Parker Circle Concierge Service
10% Discount on facility rental of Executive Boardroom

Pioneer

$2,500-$4,999 ($107.80 fair market value)

All Trailblazer level benefits plus:

Invitations to exclusive travel opportunities
10% Discount on any facility rental

Navigator

$5,000-$9,999 ($447.80 fair market value)

All Pioneer level benefits plus:

Two Tickets to the annual Gala
20% discount on any facility rental

BISHOP CIRCLE

$10,000-$24,999

All Parker Circle benefits plus:

Become a true Museum VIP and receive a customized Museum experience

CHAIRMAN CIRCLE

$25,000+

All Bishop Circle benefits plus:

Special recognition

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

$25 Additional Named Cardholder

Allows an additional individual on the account and gives them access to the benefits. This is not a substitute for an additional membership and does not increase the total admissions per visit. This is a perfect addition for students, caregivers and grandparents. Cannot be combined with the Adventurer level. Included with Voyager level and higher. Limited to one additional card per household.

$25 Plus One Admission

Need just one additional admission but not ready to jump to the next level? Customize your Innovator level or above benefits to suit your admission needs. This is not an additional named member card, but a mid-level increase of your total number of admissions per visit.

Reciprocation

In addition to your membership in the Discovery Society at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, you will enjoy reciprocal admission benefits to select museums and attractions as well as benefits from the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Travel Passport Program, which offers admission to more than 600 museums and science centers worldwide outside a 90-mile radius of the The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature and/or your residence.

Pathfinder level and above members will receive Reciprocal benefits at 1,000+ North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association organizations nationwide. Members of the Discovery Society must show their benefits card for admission to participating ASTC & NARM organizations.

Voyager level and above have even more reciprocal options with the Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Program, which is like two memberships in one! “Affiliate members” receive a national membership from the Smithsonian which includes a one-year subscription to the Smithsonian magazine.

$5 Replacement Card

This is a replacement of your benefits card only — not a replacement of lost Complimentary Guest passes or to be used as an additional benefits card. If you need a replacement card, please contact Laurie Voight at 941-216-3463 or LVoight@BishopScience.org

Give the Gift of Museum Access!

Because sharing is caring! Give the gift of membership in the Discovery Society and be recognized for your contribution. Select the level that you would like to gift and fill out the form accordingly. You will get the recognition for the gift and the recipient will get to enjoy the Museum and the benefits of the Discovery Society all year long. Gifted memberships are good for one year till the end of the month from the original gift date.

If you would like the gift recipient’s membership to start upon their initial visit, please contact Laurie Voight at 941-216-3463 or LVoight@BishopScience.org to purchase a printed gift certificate redeemable at the recipient’s initial visit.

Terms

Benefits are non-transferable (unless indicated as a gift upon initial sign up) and good for one year till the end of the month from the original gift date. The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is a non-profit, tax-exempt entity. Benefits are subject to change at any time. To take advantage of promotions the cardholder must be within three months of membership expiration date.