We Invite You to Belong

Membership is your "passport" to the wonders of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. We offer an extraordinary site and a remarkable experience. Explore more than 80 acres of nature trails, drop in to the Heckscher Farm and say hello to the animals, enjoy early childhood and family programs, travel to the stars at our Observatory and don't miss the latest exhibition in the Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries. As a member, come as often as you wish and stay as long as you can.

We hope you'll join today!

Basic Membership Benefits:
  • Knowledge that you are supporting a dynamic nature-based, cultural, educational resource for the community
  • Free admission to the Museum and its grounds, Heckscher Farm, Nature's Playground, and access to Animal Embassy's live exotic animal exhibit
  • Free admission to the Observatory and Astronomy Nights programs
  • Discounts on classes, programs, summer camps, special events, and Family Festival days
  • Subscription to NEXT, the SM&NC members' quarterly newsletter
  • Invitations to special exhibition previews
  • Opportunity to host birthday parties (offered to Members only)
  • Discounts on SM&NC merchandise
All memberships include the basic membership benefits plus:

Membership Options
$175 Family Plus BEST FAMILY VALUE!
  • Free Admission to the Museum & Grounds for two (2) Named Adults, of the same household, and their Children under age 18
  • FREE Admission to all Family Festival Days
  • Exclusive Pre-Registration for Summer Camps and Classes
  • 4 Single-use Guest Passes for Two
$100 Family
  • Free Admission to the Museum & Grounds for 2 Named Adults, of the same household, and their Children under age 18
  • 50% Discount on Admission to all Family Festival Days
$80 Grandparent (Age 65+)
  • Free Admission to the Museum & Grounds for 2 Named Adults, ages 65+, of the same household, and their Grandchildren under age 18
  • 50% Discount on Admission to all Family Festival Days
$70 Senior Couple (Age 65+)
  • Free Admission to the Museum & Grounds for 2 Named Adults of the same household, ages 65+
  • 50% Discount on Admission to all Family Festival Days
$50 Individual
  • Free Admission to the Museum & Grounds for 1 Named Adult
  • 50% Discount on Admission to all Family Festival Days
$40 Senior Individual (Age 65+)
  • Free Admission to the Museum & Grounds for 1 Named Adult, age 65+
  • 50% Discount on Admission to all Family Festival Days
$40 Student (Age 18+ with valid ID)
  • Free Admission to the Museum & Grounds for 1 Named Adult
  • 50% Discount on Admission to all Family Festival Days


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$300 Patron
Through the generosity and commitment of our Patron members, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center is able to provide art, education and natural wonder to our community.
  • Free Admission to the Museum & Grounds for 2 Named Adults, of the same household, and their Children under age 18
  • FREE Admission to all Family Festival Days
  • Exclusive Pre-Registration for Summer Camps and Classes
  • 50% Discount on A Rental of The Heckscher Barn (capacity 40)
  • 6 Single-use Guest Passes for Two
Please note that there is a $10 fee when ordering a replacement card.

Other Categories:
$30 Nanny Card Add-on (with Family & Above Memberships)

For more information, please contact the Membership Office at 203.977.6533 or email membership@stamfordmuseum.org.

Gift Memberships
Please call the Membership Office at 203.977.6533 to arrange for a gift membership.

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