Membership Benefits

The Director's Circle is a distinguished group of members whose generosity and commitment to the Stamford Museum & Nature Center support our mission to bring the wonders of art, nature, astronomy and early childhood education to our community and the public.

Please contact the Membership Office at 203.977.6533 or email Marina DeLuca for more information regarding these higher levels of giving.

Director's Circle Benefits:
  • Free admission to the museum & grounds for two named adults of the same household and their children under 18
  • Free admission to the museum & grounds for two named adults of the same household and their children under 18
  • Free Admission to the Observatory and Astronomy Nights
  • Free admission to all family festival days
  • Discounts on classes, programs, summer camps and special events
  • Exclusive pre-registration for summer camps and classes
  • Subscription to NEXT, the SM&NC members' quarterly newsletter
  • Invitations to exhibition previews
  • Opportunity to host birthday parties (offered to members only)
  • 20% discount on SM&NC merchandise
  • 50% discount on rental of the Heckscher Barn (capacity 40)
  • Donor recognition in Bendel Lobby
  • Director's Circle VIP previews at major exhibitions
Chestnut Grove Society - $500
Director's Circle Membership Benefits as above, plus:
  • 10 Single-use Guest Passes
Maple Grove Society - $1,000
Director's Circle Membership Benefits as above, plus:
  • 16 Single-use Guest Passes
  • 25% discount off regular price rental of the Bendel Gallery & Arcade ($750 regular price/capacity 50)
  • Preferred Parking PASS by Advance Reservation for Family Festival Days
Charter Oak Society - $2,500 and above
Director's Circle Membership Benefits as above, plus:
  • 20 Single-use Guest Passes
  • 50% discount off regular price rental of the Bendel Gallery & Arcade ($750 regular price/capacity 50)
  • Preferred Parking PASS by Advance Reservation for Family Festival Days


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