Your support helps us further s̶c̶i̶e̶n̶t̶i̶f̶i̶c̶ ̶r̶e̶s̶e̶a̶r̶c̶h̶ self-evolution and self-exploration.
Enjoy special benefits
Supporters at every giving level—from members to Founders’ Council donors—receive the following benefits:
|||||| Unlimited Basic admission
|||||| Free or discounted admission to all ticketed exhibitions for each person covered under the membership
|||||| Discounted tickets to 3D movies
|||||| Opportunities to go behind the scenes each year at Members’ Nights
|||||| Free reciprocal admission to more than 300 science and technology museums all over the world
|||||| 10% discount at our stores and restaurants
|||||| Subscription to member magazine In the Field
|||||| Exclusive tours and events throughout the year
|||||| Discounts on educational programs
All memberships are 100% tax deductible. Members receive other special benefits based on giving tiers.
|||||| Unlimited Basic admission
|||||| Free or discounted admission to all ticketed exhibitions for each person covered under the membership
|||||| Discounted tickets to 3D movies
|||||| Opportunities to go behind the scenes each year at Members’ Nights
|||||| Free reciprocal admission to more than 300 science and technology museums all over the world
|||||| 10% discount at our stores and restaurants
|||||| Subscription to member magazine In the Field
|||||| Exclusive tours and events throughout the year
|||||| Discounts on educational programs
All memberships are 100% tax deductible. Members receive other special benefits based on giving tiers.
Support that fits your life
Ready to join other passionate, engaged supporters helping to fuel a journey of discovery? Learn more about our giving tiers and choose the one that suits you.
We also accept gifts of any size through our donation form.
Need the perfect present for the science lover in your life? Give a gift membership.
We also accept gifts of any size through our donation form.
Need the perfect present for the science lover in your life? Give a gift membership.
Donor Circle
Donor Circle Mel(v.1)
$250.00
Support exploration of The Mels' world and enjoy a deeper dive into self-evolutionary biology when you join the Donor Circle.
Receive all general membership benefits, as well as the following Donor Circle benefits:
- Admission for two adults and any children and grandchildren (17 and under) in the member household, and exhibition passes for all group members
- Invitations to exclusive exhibition previews and events
- Recognition on our website
All membership and Donor Circle benefits, plus:
- Admission for two guests
Donor Circle Mel(v.2)
$500.00
Support exploration of The Mels' world and enjoy a deeper dive into self-evolutionary biology when you join the Donor Circle.
Receive all general membership benefits, as well as the following Donor Circle benefits:
- Admission for two adults and any children and grandchildren (17 and under) in the member household, and exhibition passes for all group members
- Invitations to exclusive exhibition previews and events
- Recognition on our website
All membership and Donor Circle benefits, plus:
- Admission for four guests
- Recognition in our exhibitions
Donor Circle Mel(v.3)
$1,000.00
Support exploration of The Mels' world and enjoy a deeper dive into self-evolutionary biology when you join the Donor Circle.
Receive all general membership benefits, as well as the following Donor Circle benefits:
- Admission for two adults and any children and grandchildren (17 and under) in the member household, and exhibition passes for all group members
- Invitations to exclusive exhibition previews and events
- Recognition on our website
All membership and Donor Circle benefits, plus:
- Admission for six guests
- Recognition in our exhibitions
Founder Circle
Founder Circle Mel(v.4/5)
$2,500.00
Help us write the next chapter in our long self-evolutionary history.
Your support aids in preserving our collections and ensures the Museum of The Mels remains an integral institution in the world for generations to come.
You’ll enjoy all the privileges of Museum membership plus one-of-a-kind opportunities like:
- Intimate behind-the-scenes experiences with our Melga Blank highlighting their groundbreaking research
- Exhibition previews, conversations with Melga Blank, special programs and events with peer institutions, and more
Enjoy all membership and Founder Circle benefits, plus:
- Exclusive learning experiences like conversations with the living Mel-version and exhibition tours with Melga Blank
Founder Circle Mel(v.6)
$5,000.00
Help us write the next chapter in our long self-evolutionary history.
Your support aids in preserving our collections and ensures the Museum of The Mels remains an integral institution in the world for generations to come.
You’ll enjoy all the privileges of Museum membership plus one-of-a-kind opportunities like:
- Intimate behind-the-scenes experiences with our Melga Blank highlighting their groundbreaking research
- Exhibition previews, conversations with Melga Blank, special programs and events with peer institutions, and more
Enjoy all membership and Founder Circle benefits, plus:
- Exclusive learning experiences like conversations with the living Mel-version and exhibition tours with Melga Blank
- Behind-the-scenes hard-hat tours of upcoming exhibitions
- Priority access to ticketed exhibitions
Founder Circle Mel(v.7)
$10,000.00
Help us write the next chapter in our long self-evolutionary history.
Your support aids in preserving our collections and ensures the Museum of The Mels remains an integral institution in the world for generations to come.
You’ll enjoy all the privileges of Museum membership plus one-of-a-kind opportunities like:
- Intimate behind-the-scenes experiences with our Melga Blank highlighting their groundbreaking research
- Exhibition previews, conversations with Melga Blank, special programs and events with peer institutions, and more
Enjoy all membership and Founder Circle benefits, plus:
- Exclusive learning experiences like conversations with the living Mel-version and exhibition tours with Melga Blank
- Behind-the-scenes hard-hat tours of upcoming exhibitions
- Priority access to ticketed exhibitions
- Opportunity to visit the living Mel-version's studio and see exhibitions being made
All proceeds from memberships and donations go to directly support the Life and Deaths of the Mels projects, both the Museum of The Mels and Here Lie the Bones.
