Become a Member

Become a Member

If you visit the Museum more than twice a year, or if you bring friends and family when you come, you’ll save money when you join and purchase a Museum Membership. All members enjoy free admission year round, invitations to exclusive events, discounts in the Museum store and café, guest passes and more.

 

 

Membership Levels, Benefits and Rates

All levels of membership at the High Desert Museum include:

• -Unlimited admission for one entire year
• -A 10% discount on admission for guests, and at both Silver Sage Trading and Rimrock Café
• -Additional discounts for Museum programs, classes and shows
• -Exclusive invitations to special events and activities
• -A subscription to HDM Happenings Newsletter (quarterly)
• -Email notice of upcoming events
• -Special ‘Members Only Evening’ at the Museum

Annual Memberships

Individual – $70

• -1 listed adult member
• -1 one-time guest pass per year

Individual Plus – $90

• -1 listed adult member
• -1 guest per visit
• -1 one-time guest pass per year

Dual – $100

• -2 listed adult members
• -1 guest per visit
• -1 one-time guest passes per year

Family – $125

• -2 listed adult members
• -Member’s children/grandchildren under 19
• -2 one-time guest passes per year

Family Plus – $185

• -2 listed adult members
• -Member’s children/grandchildren under 19
• -2 guests per visit
• -4 one-time guest passes per year

Silver Spurs – $300

• -2 listed adult members
• -Member’s children/grandchildren under 19
• -6 one-time guest passes per year
• -2 guests per visit
• -Invitation to the Chandler Society event
• -Invitation to an exclusive Premium Members event
• -Six Tickets to Raptors of the Desert Sky
  

Golden Spurs – $500

• -All Silver Spurs benefits plus:
• -Gift of the Adopt an Animal Keeper package to a recipient of your choosing

Desert Sage Society – $1000+

To learn more about the Desert Sage Society, please call our Development Manager Emma Carey at (541) 382-4754 ext. 332, email her at ecarey@highdesertmuseum.org.

Membership Add-ons

Caregiver – $25 in addition to one of the above membership levels

• -Add one listed nanny or caregiver to any above level
• -One name change free per year

Smithsonian Affiliate Reciprocal Membership – $30

• -Admission to other Smithsonian Affiliate Reciprocal Organizations 
• -Subscription to Smithsonian Magazine
• -For more information visit our Smithsonian Affiliate information page

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my membership tax-deductible?

Memberships dues at the Silver Spurs level or above, minus the fair market value of your benefits, in accordance with IRS regulations, may be considered tax-deductible. You can customize your benefit choices to increase the tax-deductibility of your contribution, if you wish. Over and above their dues, many High Desert Museum members make additional gifts which are 100% tax-deductible. Please note, membership levels below Silver Spurs are not considered tax-deductible.

I want to make a gift through a Donor Advised Fund

If making a gift through a grant from a donor advised fund or foundation, no tangible benefits may be provided in accordance with IRS regulations. If a gift is made through such a fund or foundation, it will be considered a donation and no membership will be issued.

Can I transfer my membership to someone else?

Memberships are non-transferable. 

How soon can I use my membership?

Memberships are active immediately when purchased. If you’d like to visit before your package arrives in the mail, we can always look you up by name!

How will my membership be sent and when will it arrive?

Membership packages are sent in the mail, and will arrive within a two weeks of purchase.

Who do I contact with more questions?

Reach out our Member Relations Manager at 541-382-4754 Ext. 244 with any membership questions.