When you become a member of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, you are supporting one of the oldest institutions in Santa Barbara. We appreciate your support. As a private, nonprofit organization that does not receive local, state or federal government funding for our operations, the Museum depends on the generosity of the community.
 


Here are just a few reasons to join the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History:

1. Unlimited FREE admission to the Museum, Ty Warner Sea Center, daytime Planetarium shows, and the monthly Star Party.
2. Advance notice and special discounts on Museum camps, classes, lectures, and films.
3. Unique members-only events throughout the year.
4. Special opportunities for local, regional, national, and international natural history trips.
5. Provide support to care for our immense collections, continue our great scientific research, maintain our award-winning education programs, and bring in creative new exhibitions all year long.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

• Individual
  $50/year
  (two years: $95, save $5)
   
• Family Plus
  $75/year
  (two years: $140, save $10)
   
• Naturalist
  $90/year
  (two years: $170, save $10)
   
• Contributor
  $150/year
  (two years: $280, save $20)
   
• Explorer
  $275/year
   
• Benefactor
  $550/year
   
• Patron
  $1,000/year
   
• Director’s Circle
  $2,500/year
   
• President’s Circle
  $5,000/year