Become A Member

UL Lafayette Science Museum Members Get More!

There is so much to see at the museum and we routinely add to our exhibits. We offer a variety of planetarium programs and offer special events. To make sure you don't miss any of them, get a museum membership. Each membership is valid for twelve months, beginning when you purchase it, and all memberships are all 100% tax deductible. Purchase a membership today and visit the museum all year. Memberships may be purchased at the UL Lafayette Science Museum. Your membership helps to support our educational mission and outreach efforts as well as the creation of new exhibits. Thank you for your generosity and support of STEM education.

Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Museum members are asked to present a photo ID along with their digital membership card for admission and discounts. Prices and benefits are subject to change. Please allow up to 5 business days for new memberships and renewals to be processed.

CORE BENEFITS FOR ALL GENERAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Unlimited free visits to the museum, including planetarium shows;
  • Receive an emailed copy of The Exhibit, our bimonthly museum electronic newsletter of news, updates, exhibits, and upcoming events;
  • Invitations to member-only previews for new exhibits and events;
  • Free or complimentary admission to over 360 museums and science and technology centers worldwide through the ASTC Travel Passport Program. Find participating museums at astc.org/passport;
  • Museum Store Discount (% varies by membership level); and
  • Discounts on summer camps, classes, and some events.

General Membership Levels

INDIVIDUAL ($65)

  • One named adult.
  • All Core Benefits plus a 10% Museum Store discount.

DUAL ($100)

  • Two named adults.
  • Core Benefits plus a 10% Museum Store discount.

FAMILY ($125)

  • Two named adults plus your children or grandchildren (age 17 and younger).
  • Core Benefits plus a 10% Museum Store discount.

SUPPORTING ($275)

  • Family benefits plus a VIP Gallery Tour of special exhibitions upon request.

*Additional Adult $45

Add an additional named adult to any level of membership.
*Ragin Cajun Discount
Current UL student, faculty, and staff can receive 10% off any level of general membership.

Premium Membership Levels

CURIOSITY LEVEL ($500)

Family Membership with Core Benefits plus:


  • Four one-day passes to share;
  • 15% Museum Store discount;
  • A portion of this donation will sponsor membership for a local family.

INQUIRY LEVEL ($1,000)

Family Membership with Core Benefits plus:

  • Six one-day passes to share;
  • 15% Museum Store discount;
  • Invitations for a behind-the-scenes experience;
  • A portion of this donation will sponsor membership for three local families.

EXPLORATORY LEVEL ($2,500)

Family Membership with Core Benefits plus:


  • 10 one-day passes to share;
  • 20% Museum Store discount;
  • Invitations for a behind-the-scenes experience;
  • A portion of this donation will sponsor membership for five local families.


 

DISCOVERY LEVEL ($5,000)

Family Membership with Core Benefits plus:


  • 12 one-day passes to share;
  • 20% Museum Store discount;
  • Invitations for a behind-the-scenes experience;
  • A portion of this donation will sponsor membership for seven local families.