Membership Opportunities

Basic Benefits for all membership levels

• Unlimited free admission to trails and permanent exhibits for 1 year from the date of purchase with personalized membership card
  
• 10% discount on all Heard Nature Store purchases of $1 or more
  
• Discounts on preschool and homeschool classes, summer camps, birthday parties, facility rentals and travel opportunities
  
• $5 off gift membership
  
• Express entry into museum during crowded special events
  
• Provide your email to sign up for our bi-monthly e-newsletter to keep you updated on Heard activities and events
  
• Option to purchase discounted admission passes for your guests
  
• Invitations to member only events and previews
  
• Reciprocal admission through the Passport Program to more than 200 ASTC (Association of Science & Technology Center) participating member museums and science centers worldwide.*
  *Visit www.astc.org/members/passlist.htm. Please note that museums within 90 miles of the Heard are excluded from the program and reciprocal admission only extends to general admission unless otherwise stated.

Individual Memberships

Senior/Student/Active Military/Educator  $40

• Senior 60 and over
  
• Student 18 and over
  
• Active military 18 and over with current ID
  
• Educator 18 and over with valid ID

Individual  $60

Basic membership benefits for one person 18 and over

Family Memberships

The following levels are valid for two adults and children 18 and under in the same household or grandchildren 18 and under.

Family  $75

Basic membership benefits

Road Runner  $150

• Basic membership benefits
• Reciprocal admission to Dallas Museum of Nature & Science
  
• 5 free single day guest passes each year (great for caregivers)
  
• Recognition on our website for one year
• Reciprocal admission through the Passport Program to more than 200 ASTC (Association of Science & Technology Center) participating member museums and science centers worldwide.*
  *Visit www.astc.org/members/passlist.htm. Please note that museums within 90 miles of the Heard are excluded from the program and reciprocal admission only extends to general admission unless otherwise stated.

Bobcat  $500

• Basic membership benefits
• Reciprocal admission to Dallas Museum of Nature & Science
• 15 free single day guest passes each year
  
• Recognition on our website for one year
• Reciprocal admission through the Passport Program to more than 200 ASTC (Association of Science & Technology Center) participating member museums and science centers worldwide.*
  *Visit www.astc.org/members/passlist.htm. Please note that museums within 90 miles of the Heard are excluded from the program and reciprocal admission only extends to general admission unless otherwise stated.

Red-Tailed Hawk $1,500

($300 at joining and $300 annually for 4 years)

Heard Preservation Society 5 year membership 

• Basic membership benefits
• Reciprocal admission to Dallas Museum of Nature & Science
  
• Uniquely “Heard” appreciation gift upon joining
  
• 5 free single day guest passes per year for 5 years
  
• Recognition on the donor wall at the Heard Museum
• Recognition on our website for one year
• Reciprocal admission through the Passport Program to more than 200 ASTC (Association of Science & Technology Center) participating member museums and science centers worldwide.*
  *Visit www.astc.org/members/passlist.htm. Please note that museums within 90 miles of the Heard are excluded from the program and reciprocal admission only extends to general admission unless otherwise stated.

Golden Eagle  $2,500

• Lifetime membership
  
• Basic membership benefits
• Reciprocal admission to Dallas Museum of Nature & Science
  
• Uniquely “Heard” appreciation gift upon joining
  
• Recognition on the donor wall at the Heard Museum
  
• Recognition on website
  
• 20 free single day guest passes
  
• $1,500 option to buy a one-time generational membership transfer
• Reciprocal admission through the Passport Program to more than 200 ASTC (Association of Science & Technology Center) participating member museums and science centers worldwide.*
  *Visit www.astc.org/members/passlist.htm. Please note that museums within 90 miles of the Heard are excluded from the program and reciprocal admission only extends to general admission unless otherwise stated.

PDF document links:
Individual Membership
Individual Gift Membership
Family Membership
Family Gift Membership

Membership Tax Deduction

HEARD MEMBERSHIP: A NATURALLY GREAT GIFT

Not sure what to get for a loved one this holiday season?  Consider a membership to the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary!

For just $40 you can give a full year of natural beauty to a favorite aunt or cousin, or give your favorite family a membership for only $75.  Membership has many perks including free admission for one year, discounts on special events, reciprocal admission to over 200 other centers around the world through the ASTC passport program* and much more.  A $150 membership is available and also allows the member to visit the Dallas Museum of Nature and Science for free. 

Gift memberships include a certificate and a gift card letting the recipient know who the gift giver is.  This packet can be mailed directly to the recipient or to you so that you can personalize it the way you want.

Purchase On-line

• Purchase the appropriate level of membership
• Forward the receipt from memberhip purchase and the following information to skennedy@heardmuseum.org

Please Mail the package to:                            Giver ____                     Recipient ____

Recipient address:

Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Message to include with gift:

OR Purchase by Phone
you can purchase over the phone with a credit card by calling 972-562-5566, x241.

*Visit www.astc.org/passport. Please note that museums within 90 miles of the Heard are excluded from the program and reciprocal admission only extends to general admission unless otherwise stated.

The information below is valid for current ASTC Passport Program members only.  Your membership card must be presented to the Heard upon your visit to receive benefits.

RECIPROCAL ADMISSION:

Effective June 1, 2009, The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will be abiding by the ASTC residency policy stated below.  To receive free reciprocal admission from any member center you must have a Photo ID that states your residence is outside of a 90 mile radius of the Heard Museum.**

ASTC POLICY – From www.astc.org

2. Based on residence: To receive Travel Passport Program benefits, you must live more than 90 miles away from the center/museum you wish to visit. Admissions staff reserve the right to request proof of residence for benefits to apply.

** Reciprocal admission for DMNS Family Plus members and above is excluded from this change.