MEMBERS GET CLOSER
To family. To friends. To nature.
To unforgettable memories.
To a place that’s always here for you.
And, your Membership travels with you!
A Membership to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation isn’t just something you purchase - it’s something you become part of.
Join us. Stay as long as you like.
Bring the people you love to meet a 2-headed snake, snap selfies with a sloth fossil, and explore the Dinosaur Trail, aquariums, and nature trails at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson.
Saturday morning? Stop by.
Rainy afternoon? You’ve got a plan.
Traveling? Your membership goes with you to 200+ Museums.
Be Part of Something Wildly Meaningful
Your membership doesn’t just support the Museum - it connects you to it.
Through, Membership fee supported grants, you’re Membership helps create:
Experiences that inspire curiosity
Opportunities for families to learn together
A place people can return to, again and again
And you’re part of it every time you walk through the door.
Become an MMNSF Member, renew, or give a gift Membership in less than two minutes today!
Already a Member? Click here to see how to get the most from your Membership!
Members don’t just visit - they belong.
And we’re always happy to see you here.
Membership Levels and Benefits
All Memberships Include:
A world of discovery - at the Museum and beyond!
Unlimited, regular visits to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Free admission to 200+ museums nationwide through ASTC Passport Program. Click here for details and a list of participating attractions. Restrictions apply.
Wherever you go, your Museum experience can go with you. And, your digital membership card makes it easy to use!
We hope that you enjoy all the amazing benefits of being a Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation Member including free or discounted events, parties, and summer camps as well as reciprocal admission to 200+ museums nationwide!
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NOTE: BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR CARD TO YOUR WALLET AND MAKE SURE YOUR NOTIFICATIONS ARE TURNED ON IN YOUR WALLET SO YOU RECEIVE YOUR RENEWAL REMINDERS.
How do I add the membership card to my iPhone?
Access the email from your smartphone and click the "Download" button, then click "Add to Wallet" and "Add." The card will automatically go to your iPhone’s Apple Wallet. It can be accessed in Wallet at any time.How do I add the membership card to my Android phone?
Android users need to download Wallet Passes from Google Play. After you have the app, access the email from your smartphone and click “Download” in the membership email, and the card will automatically go to your Wallet Passes app, where it can be accessed at any time.I’d prefer not to use this digital membership card, what should I do?
Please contact us here.I don’t have a mobile phone, what can I do?
Please contact us here.My name is spelled wrong/membership level is incorrect.
Please contact us here to update your membership records.My family member is on this membership account also, how can she/he receive the card?
Android
Navigate to the back of the card (tap on the small "i" on the front) and use the “Share Pass” button to send the card to your secondary member.iOS
Navigate to the back of the card (tap on the "..." button on the front), then tap on the share icon at the top right to send the card to your secondary member.If you are an iOS user, you will find the share icon at the top right on the back of the card.
I downloaded my card but I can’t find it.
If you have an iPhone, the card will automatically download to Apple Wallet. Check the app for your new card (scroll through any cards that are already there--it may be hiding!). If you have an Android, you’ll need to download Wallet Passes from the Play Store prior to downloading the card.How do I view the information on the back of my digital card? Click here.
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A place that’s always here for you.
Come whenever you need a moment to step away, explore, and reconnect.
An Individual Membership gives you the freedom to:
Stop in for a quiet walk or an afternoon of discovery
Spend time with exhibits that spark your curiosity
Visit again and again - at your own pace
It’s your space to return to - anytime.
Benefits for one adult for one year
Regular admission to the Museum and most special events
10% discount in the Dragonfly Shop
Invitation to member-only events and exhibit premieres
Free admission to 200+ museums through the ASTC Passport Program
Digital Membership Card
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Your go‑to place for time together.
A Membership that fits real life.
Weekend plans? Covered.
Rainy day? You’ve got a place to go.
Just need to get out of the house? You’re already a member.
With a Family Membership, you can:
Visit as often as you like - no need to plan ahead
Let kids explore, learn, and play without feeling rushed
Make the Museum part of your family’s routine
It’s not just a visit - it’s something you come back to, again and again.
Benefits:
Regular admission to the museum and most special events for two named adults and up to four children ages 18 and under for one year
Invitation to members-only events and exhibit premieres
10% discount in the Dragonfly Shop
10% discount on birthday party bookings
Early access and discount on summer camps
Free admission to 200+ museums nationwide through the ASTC Passport Program
Digital Membership Card
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Regular admission to the museum and most special events for two named adults and up to four children ages 18 and under for one year
Invitation to members-only events and exhibit premieres
10% discount in the Dragonfly Shop
20% discount on birthday party bookings
Early access and discount on summer camps
Free admission to 200+ museums nationwide through the ASTC Passport Program
Digital Membership Card
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Regular admission to the museum and most special events for two named adults, up to four children ages 18 and under, and up to four guests for one year
Invitation to members-only events and exhibit premieres
10% discount in the Dragonfly Shop
20% discount on birthday party bookings
Early access and discount on summer camps
Private tour of the museum, including research wing**
Discount on entire museum rental for events
Free admission to 200+ museums nationwide through the ASTC Passport Program
Digital Membership Card
What Membership Makes Possible
Come Anytime
Visit as often as you like - no planning required.
Take It With You
Enjoy free admission to 200+ museums nationwide through ASTC reciprocity.
Your Museum membership doesn’t stop at the door - it travels with you.
Make It Your Space
Take your time. Come back for your favorite exhibits. Discover something new every visit.
Get Closer
To Mississippi’s natural world - and to each other.
A Membership That Pays for Itself
Most families find that their membership pays for itself in just four visits – and less than that if you attend the free exhibit premiere parties and pop-up events.
Join, Give a Gift Membership, or Renew
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CLCK HERE CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP LEVEL, & RENEW ONLINE.
You may pay for your Membership renewal via PayPal or any major credit card.
You’ll receive a receipt via email for your payment and your Membership will activate immediately.
Your credit card statement will show a purchase from either MS SCI MUS or MS SCI MUS MEMB depending on your method of payment.Or, you may download the Membership form and mail a check.
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1. SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE TO REVIEW THE MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS, CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP LEVEL, AND JOIN ONLINE.
You may pay for your Membership via PayPal or any major credit card.
You’ll receive a receipt via email for your payment and your Membership will activate immediately.
Your credit card statement will show a purchase from either MS SCI MUS or MS SCI MUS MEMB depending on your method of payment.We will mail your card(s) to you.
2. OR, DOWNLOAD THE MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE & APPLICATION, MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO THE MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, AND MAIL TO:
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation
PO Box 5165
Jackson, MS 39296-5165(Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the membership application below. It is available free for download.)
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Click here to purchase a gift membership.
Or, click here to download the Membership Brochure and form and mail a check.
Our Members Love
Their Memberships!
“We love to take our kids to the museum because they learn while they play and explore! Plus, we love that most of it is indoors so we have something to do regardless of the weather. We also travel a lot and take advantage of the passport program to visit museums in other states.”
- Robbie B.
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Membership Brochure
See the benefits and join renew, or give a gift Membership today!