Membership
Become a member to enjoy many membership benefits while also contributing to the unique experience we offer to visitors now and for years to come. Our members receive special benefits ranging from free admission to science museums across the country and discounts at our Museum Store, to extra guest passes, and special members-only events.
Did you know you can save time and help the Museum process your Membership faster? Renew your membership by choosing the Auto Renew drop-down button, it’s fast and convenient!
All members at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History receive our annual benefits.
Here is your chance to become a Smithsonian Affiliate Member! Choose the Smithsonian Affiliation Membership Upgrade as a $25 add-on to your museum membership selection, and you will receive these amazing benefits. It is a choice with every membership level.
Existing museum members are welcome to purchase this Smithsonian
Affiliate Membership add-on for $25, too! Please click the button below
if you are an existing museum member interested in purchasing the $25
add-on.
Benefits include:
- Smithsonian Magazine (one-year subscription, 12 issues) OR Air & Space Magazine (one-year subscription, seven issues)
- A personalized Smithsonian Affiliate branded membership card
- Reciprocal Admission/discount benefits at participating Smithsonian Affiliate Organizations
- 10% discount on cafe dining at Smithsonian museums in Washington D.C.
- 10% discount on all IMAX and Planetarium tickets at the Smithsonian
- 10% discount on all Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- Free admission to Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City
- Additional benefits are subject to change and can be found on Smithsonian.com
Individual Membership, $40 per person
An Individual membership is available for adults under 65. Annual benefits include:
- Free unlimited admission
- Free admission to more than 370 science centers all over the nation*
- 10% discount on all "Science is Everywhere" Camps
- 10% discount in the Museum Store
- Invitations to special exhibition openings
- Invitations to member-only events
- Eligibility to become members at the Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union
*Science Centers Admission
Your membership to the Museum means you have free admission to more than
300 science centers across the country. To learn which science centers
allow you free admission, visit the Association of Science-Technology Centers.
Individual - Young Professionals of Albuquerque (YPA), $35
Members of the Young Professionals of Albuquerque can purchase their own individual membership to the museum for $35. To learn more or become a member of the Young Professionals of Albuquerque, visit their website.
The Neutrons, $25
Who says kids can't belong to museums? We welcome young people's energy and enthusiasm and offer a special program just for them! Neutron memberships include many benefits just for kids who are 13 and younger. Benefits include:
- A special Neutron backpack
- Free admission to Discover STEM Day in February
- 10% discount on all camps
- A colorful Neutron t-shirt
This very special Museum membership is generously sponsored by Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union. We would like to thank our friends at SLFCU for their wonderful support of our youngest Museum members!
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Student/Educator Membership, $35
An individual membership for one person, with a valid student or teacher ID. All annual benefits apply.
Senior Membership, $35
An individual membership for one person over 65. All annual benefits apply.
Family Membership, $75
Our Family membership is available for two adults and their children under 18. All annual benefits apply.
This very special Museum membership is generously sponsored by Kirtland Federal Credit Union. We would like to thank our friends at KFCU for their very generous support of such an important membership level!
Einstein Society
Those who join at $150 or more become members of the Einstein
Society. Benefits include all annual benefits, plus varying benefits
across our five donation levels:
Seaborg: $150-299
- Invitation to member-only events, plus two guests
- Two free Museum passes
- Invitations to Einsteins' Night Out Events (special evenings filled with fun and social engagements)
Fermi: $300-499
- Invitation to member-only events, plus three guests
- Free private docent tour of the Museum
- Four free Museum passes
- Invitations to Einsteins' Night Out Events (special evenings filled with fun and social engagements)
Oppenheimer: $500-999
- Invitation to member-only events, plus four guests
- Private docent tour of the Museum
- Six free Museum passes
- Invitations to Einsteins' Night Out Events (special evenings filled with fun and social engagements)
- 15% discount on Museum rental
Curie: $1000-4999
- Invitation to member-only events, plus five guests
- Free Private docent tour of the Museum
- Eight free Museum passes
- Invitations to Einsteins' Night Out Events (special evenings filled with fun and social engagements)
- 25% discount on Museum rental
Einstein: $5000+
- Invitation to member-only events, plus six guests
- Free private docent tour of the Museum
- Ten free Museum passes
- Invitations to Einsteins' Night Out Events (special evenings filled with fun and social engagements)
- 50% discount on Museum rental
Corporate Membership: $1500+
Contact the Membership and Development Associate for a list of levels and benefits at 505-245-2137, extension 113
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