Membership

Join the Legacy. Experience More.

Become a member of the NJ State Museum Foundation and help sustain New Jersey’s rich cultural story. Your membership fuels exhibitions, education, and discovery while unlocking access to 1,500+ museums, science centers, and cultural sites worldwide through exclusive reciprocal networks, gift shop discounts, and VIP opportunities. Purchase online, download the form to mail, or buy in person at the Museum Shop.

Individual Membership

Membership $50

  • $2 off the purchase of Planetarium Tickets
  • 10% off purchases in the Museum Shop
  • Priority reservation and discounts on Foundation Trips
  • Advance notice of exhibitions and invitations to receptions
  • Invitations to Members-only events
  • Reciprocal benefits through Time Travelers

Your Individual Membership purchase is fully tax-deductible.

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Family Membership

Membership $75

  • 4 Free Planetarium Tickets for one-time use
  • $2 off the purchase of each additional Planetarium Ticket
  • 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop
  • Priority reservation and discounts on Foundation Trips
  • Advance notice of exhibitions and invitations to receptions
  • Invitations to Members-only events and Family Member Days
  • Discounts on family weekend workshops and programs
  • Reciprocal benefits through Time Travelers*
  • $51 of your Family Membership is tax-deductible.

* Visit the reciprocal program websites for complete details on the available benefits, exclusions,

restrictions and policies.

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Contributor Membership

Membership $100

  • Reciprocal benefits to over 1,500 museums, science centers and cultural sites worldwide through the
  • North American Reciprocal Museum Association, the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums,
  • and Time Travelers*
  • 4 Planetarium Tickets for one time use
  • $2 off the purchase of additional Planetarium Tickets
  • 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop
  • Priority reservation and discounts on Foundation Trips
  • Advance notice of exhibitions and invitations to receptions
  • Invitations to Members-only events

$76 of your Contributor Membership is tax-deductible.

* Visit the reciprocal program websites for complete details on the available
benefits, exclusions, restrictions, and policies.

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Sponsor Membership

Membership $250

  • Reciprocal benefits to over 1,500 museums, science centers and cultural sites worldwide through the
  • Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program, North American Reciprocal Museum Association, the Reciprocal
  • Organization of Associated Museums, and Time Travelers*
  • 4 FREE Planetarium Tickets for one time use
  • $2 discount on the purchase of each additional planetarium ticket
  • 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop
  • Priority reservation and discounts on Foundation Trips
  • Advance notice of exhibitions and invitations to receptions
  • Invitations to Members-only events
  • Catalog of a major exhibition

$216 of your Sponsor Membership is tax-deductible.

* Visit the reciprocal program websites for complete details on available benefits, restrictions, exclusions and policies.

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Patron Membership

Membership $500

  • Reciprocal benefits to over 1,500 museums, science centers and cultural sites worldwide through the
  • Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program, North American Reciprocal Museum Association, the Reciprocal
  • Organization of Associated Museums, and Time Travelers*
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the Planetarium for up to 6 guests
  • $2 discount on the purchase of each additional Planetarium ticket
  • 20% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop
  • Priority reservation and discounts on Foundation Trips
  • Advance notice of exhibitions and invitations to receptions
  • Invitations to Members-only events
  • Catalog of a major exhibition
  • 4 FREE Planetarium Tickets for one time use or
  • Option to donate 10 planetarium tickets to school or nonprofit of your choice

$450 of your Patron Membership is tax-deductible

*Visit the reciprocal program websites for complete details on available benefits, restrictions, exclusions, and policies.

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Founder Membership

Membership $1000

  • Reciprocal benefits to over 1,500 museums, science centers and cultural sites worldwide through the Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program, North American Reciprocal Museum Association, the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums, and Time Travelers*
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the Planetarium for up to 6 guests
  • Private shopping event in the Museum Shop for up to 8 guests
  • Tour of gallery or new exhibition for 2 people
  • $2 discount on the purchase of each additional Planetarium ticket
  • 20% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop
  • Priority reservation and discounts on Foundation Trips
  • Advance notice of exhibitions and invitations to receptions
  • Invitations to Members-only events
  • Catalog of a major exhibition
  • 4 FREE Planetarium Tickets for one time use or
  • Option to donate 15 planetarium tickets to school or nonprofit of your choice.

$855 of your Founder Membership is tax-deductible.
*Visit the reciprocal program websites for complete details on available benefits, restrictions, exclusions and policies.

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Legacy Membership

Membership $2,500

  • Reciprocal benefits to over 1,500 museums, science centers, and cultural sites worldwide through the Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program, North American Reciprocal Museum Association, the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums, and Time Travelers*
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the Planetarium for up to 6 guests
  • Private shopping event in the Museum Shop for up to 8 guests
  • Curator-led tour of gallery or new exhibition for 4 people
  • $2 discount on the purchase of each additional Planetarium ticket
  • 25% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop
  • Priority reservation and discounts on Foundation Trips
  • Advance notice of exhibitions and invitations to receptions
  • Invitations to Members-only events
  • Catalog of a major exhibition
  • 4 FREE Planetarium Tickets for one time use or
  • Option to donate 25 planetarium tickets to school or nonprofit of your choice

$2,220 of your Legacy Membership is tax-deductible

* Visit the reciprocal program websites for complete details on available benefits, restrictions, exclusions and policies. 

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