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Membership

Members are the heartbeat of the Museum, providing essential support for our educational mission and activities and, if they choose, participating in the life of the Museum in a variety of ways.

Benefits of basic Membership levels include:

  • Unlimited free admission
  • Free admission at over 1,400 North American museums and attractions (at Golden Olive and above)
  • Discounted admission at participating zoos and aquariums
  • Free admission for guests (at Golden Olive and above)
  • 20% discount in the Museum Store
  • Invitations to Members-only events
  • Subscription to Museum print and e-mail publications
  • Discounts on program fees (such as lectures and classes)

All Memberships are for one year and include up to two adults and four children under 18 living in the same household. Additional benefits accrue at upper levels of Membership (Lion Paw, Junonia, Angel Wing, Friends of the Living Gallery). Please scroll down for details.

With inquiries please call (239) 347-5114 or email membership@shellmuseum.org

Thank you for your Membership support! We hope to see you soon at the Museum.

Wentletrap

$75 annual membership

  • Unlimited free admission for two adults and four children within the same household
  • 20% discount at the Museum Store
  • Subscription to Museum print and email newsletters
  • Invitations to Members-only programs
  • Discounts for paid public programs
  • 50% off admission at participating zoos and aquariums in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums reciprocal admissions program.
Join/Renew

Golden Olive

$125 annual membership

  • All the benefits of Wentletrap Level
  • PLUS free admission to over 1,400 North American museums and attractions in the NARM network
  • Two (total) free additional guests per Museum visit
Join/Renew

Lion Paw

$250 annual membership

  • All the benefits of Golden Olive Level
  • Three (total) free additional guests per Museum visit
Join/Renew

Junonia

$500 annual membership

  • All the benefits of Lion Paw Level
  • Four (total) free additional guests per Museum visit
Join/Renew

Angel Wing

$1000 annual membership

  • All the benefits of Junonia Level
  • A private tour of the Museum and behind-the-scenes with the Director and Science Director/Curator for the Member and their guests
Join/Renew

Friends of the Living Gallery

$2500 annual membership

  • All the benefits of Angel Wing Level
  • Exclusive programs such as lectures, guided walks, and behind-the-scenes tours
  • Recognition on signage in the Museum
Join/Renew

Join or Renew Online

Click on the membership of choice from the options above. You may also print and mail in the membership form. Call 239-347-5119 with questions.

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