Membership Benefits

A membership at The Nat is a way to stay connected to the natural world around you and experience all that makes San Diego such a unique and special bio-region. Membership supports our efforts to document and preserve our findings, so that we may share with future generations this amazing place we call home.

In appreciation of their support, members receive free general admission, digital guest passes, discounts on purchases and ticketed events, and invitations to special member-exclusive events. Memberships last for 12 months from the date of purchase.

The Nat is a 501c(3) not-for-profit organization. A certain amount of your membership dues may be tax deductible based on the fair market value of goods and services received. Please consult an attorney or tax advisor for tax advice. Our tax ID is 95-1643375.

General Membership Levels

	Price	Fair Market Value of Membership Benefits
Family (Best value!) Two Named Adults or One named adult and a guest Children under the age of 18 in your household Four digital guest passes ASTC Travel Passport Program benefits	$89	$65.52
Grandparents (Best value!) Two Named Adults or One named adult and a guest Grandchildren under the age of 18 Four digital guest passes ASTC Travel Passport Program benefits	$89	$65.52
Individual Plus (Best value!) One named adult and a guest Four digital guest passes ASTC Travel Passport Program benefit	$79	$65.52
Dual Senior Two seniors 62 years or older Two digital guest passes	$69	$32.76
Senior One senior 62 years or older Two digital guest passes	$49	$32.76
Student Full-time high school or college student with a valid ID Two digital guest passes	$39	$32.76

Sustaining Membership Levels

Sustaining members provide additional support to help fulfill The Nat’s mission.

	Price	Fair Market Value of Membership Benefits
Kate Sessions Circle Up to two named adults and children under the age of 18 in your household One accompanying guest each visit Six digital guest passes ASTC Travel Passport benefits	$175 - $274	$98.28
Daniel Cleveland Circle Up to two named adults and children under the age of 18 in your household One Accompanying guest each visit Eight digital guest passes ASTC Travel Passport benefits Invitation to a behind-the-scenes tour of the Biodiversity Research Center of the Californias (BRCC) with a Museum curator	$275 - $524	$131.04
A.R. Valentien Circle Up to two named adults and children under the age of 18 in your household One Accompanying guest each visit Eight digital guest passes Family Level Gift of Membership for a recipient of your choice ASTC Travel Passport benefits Invitation to a behind-the-scenes tour of the Biodiversity Research Center of the Californias (BRCC) with a Museum curator Invitation for two to an exclusive Museum event with the President and CEO	$525 - $1199	$196.56

Inspire curiosity in a loved one through a gift of membership.

Give a gift that can be enjoyed all year long. Share all you love about The Nat with your family, friends, and colleagues by purchasing a Museum membership for someone special. Your gift recipient will receive their membership in a special gift package. Gift memberships of any level can be purchased online, at the Admissions Desk, or by phone at 619.255.0275.