UNLEASH YOUR INNER CHILD and your actual child to experience the wonders of the natural and cultural world at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. Discover the things that went bump in the night 150 million years ago. Be enchanted by the butterflies and uncover the secret to the dazzling color of a Blue Morpho’s wings. Build a passion for science and nurture curiosity, here at your local museum.
FUEL IMAGINATION AND START YOUR JOURNEY.
Family Memberships at the National Museum of Natural History open the door to unique adventures for you and your entire family to enjoy together. As members, you are granted exclusive access to special museum events and programs and also receive insider knowledge of exhibitions and collections.
An annual membership is $250.
Art by Andrey Atuchin for the Smithsonian, annotations by Curator of Dinosauria, Matthew Carrano
Revel in the excitement and activities surrounding the grand opening of the David H. Koch Hall of Fossils - Deep Time on June 8, 2019. Dust off your best T. rex suit and create family memories during our summer fossil frenzy.
Member Benefits
Sleepover with the Dinosaurs
June 21st, June 28th, July 17th, July 26th, August 2nd, and August 9th
Members-only pricing is $125 per ticket.
Butterfly Pavilion
Discounted tickets
Breakfast with the Butterflies – details coming soon