Membership
Being a member supports Gateway's efforts to inspire the exploration of science and natural history in our region and beyond. Members make a difference!
Purchase memberships online through our public ticketing site(opens in new window).
Gateway PLUS membership benefits:
- Free or discounted general admission to over 300 Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) participants worldwide as part of the Travel Passport Program(opens in new window)*
- Unlimited free general admission to Gateway for one year**
- 1/2 price admission at Turtle Bay Exploration Park***
- Invitations to members-only events
- 10% discount on museum gift shop merchandise****
Gateway membership benefits:
- Unlimited free general admission to Gateway for one year**
- 1/2 price admission at Turtle Bay Exploration Park***
- Invitations to members-only events
- 10% discount on museum gift shop merchandise****
* Learn more about the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Travel Passport Program(opens in new window). Always call before visiting a partner center to confirm program reciprocity.
** Memberships and free admission are non-transferable and non-refundable. Free admission does not apply to field trips. All members 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult cardholder. Valid until expiration date shown on membership card.
*** While the ASTC restricts reciprocal admission between neighboring museums to encourage being a member in one’s own community, Gateway Science Museum and Turtle Bay Exploration Park are offering discounted admission for reciprocal members.
**** Some restrictions apply. Not applicable toward memberships or admission.
Membership Levels
Family: Includes up to two (2) adults and four (4) children under 18 years old.
Individual/Senior/Military: Includes one adult.
Museums for All (Family): Includes up to two (2) adults and all children under 18 years old in the same household.
Membership FAQs
- What is the primary difference between Gateway PLUS and Gateway membershipsGateway PLUS memberships are for those who want to take their curiosity and explorations nationwide and receive free or reduced admissions at over 300 Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) worldwide as part of the Travel Passport Program(opens in new window).
- What is the Museums for All membership level?
Gateway is a proud participant in Museums for All(opens in new window), a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS). Through Museums for All, we are offering a special family membership for EBT/SNAP cardholders at a discounted rate.
This membership level is for up to two (2) adults and all children under 18 years old in the same household.
It must be purchased in person.