400 College Avenue - Lancaster, PA 17603-3393 Phone: (717) 291-3941
HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m.




Become a Member today!

Your family can explore our hands-on exhibits and programs together - as often as you'd like - as members to the North Museum of Natural History & Science. The North Museum will spark excitement and curiosity about science and nature when you meet the residents of the Live Animal Room, examine the amazing diversity found in birds, trace the history of the earliest inhabitants along the Susquehanna River, or explore our solar system in Central PA's largest planetarium. The Museum's traveling exhibits and interactive programs provide a new experience for your family every time you visit.

Now more than ever, membership is a great value. A membership for a family of four pays for itself in just two visits! Free admission to the Museum is just the beginning of the benefits - free planetarium shows, invitations to "members only" events, discounts to the gift shop, and advance notice of new exhibits and programs all add to the value of being a North Museum member.

 Benefits of membership include:

  • FREE admission to the North Museum for a year
  • FREE planetarium shows 
  • FREE or discounted admission to nearly 300 other science and technology centers nationwide through the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Passport Program. For a list of participating museums and science centers, click here.
  • Discounted admission to special Museum programs and events
  • Invitations to Members Only events
  • Priority registration for Rambles and other special Museum events
  • Museum updates through our quarterly newsletter, The Eagle, and our monthly e-newsletter
  • 10% discount on merchandise from the North Museum Gift Shop
  • Recognition in the Annual Report for Contributor level members and above
  • Satisfaction of supporting one of Lancaster County’s educational and cultural resources

Looking for a unique gift that will last all year long?  Consider a North Museum gift membership.
Questions? Contact our Membership office at 291-4037 or info@northmuseum.org.

Basic Level - $50

Members receive all benefits listed above plus:

  • 3 Free Planetarium Shows/person

Basic Membership includes 2 adults in the same household or 1 adult and 1 guest

Family/Grandfamily Level - $68

Members receive all benefits listed above plus:

  • Unlimited Planetarium Shows

Family Membership includes 2 adults and all children under 18 in household; Grandfamily Membership includes 2 adults and up to 4 grandchildren.

Contributor Level - $125

Members receive all benefits listed above plus:

  • Unlimited Planetarium Shows
  • 2 Guests per visit
  • Provides a membership to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lancaster
  • Invitations to exhibit opening receptions
  • Recognition in North Museum Annual Report

North Society Level - $250 and above

Members receive all benefits listed above plus:

  • Unlimited Planetarium Shows
  • 6 Guests per visit
  • Recognition in North Museum Annual Report
  • Invitations to exhibit opening receptions and exclusive North Society Events

Additional Donation