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Members are the heartbeat of the Museum, providing essential support for our educational mission and activities and, if they choose, participating in the life of the Museum in a variety of ways.

Basic benefits of all levels of membership include:

Unlimited free admission for named members on membership card
Discounted admission at participating zoos and aquariums
20% discount in the Museum Store
Invitations to Members-only events
Subscription to Museum print and e-mail publications
Discounts on program fees (such as lectures and classes)

All Memberships are for one year. Additional benefits accrue at Supporting Levels of Membership. Please scroll down for details.

As of March 2026 our member levels and benefits have changed. With questions regarding these changes or any other inquires regarding membership please call (239) 347-5114 or email membership@shellmuseum.org

Thank you for your Membership support! We hope to see you soon at the Museum.

Levels

Individual	$50.00	All benefits of basic membership Unlimited free admission for one adult
Lion Paw	$250.00	All benefits of basic membership Unlimited free admission for up to two adults and four children under the age of 18 living in the same household Three free guests per visit Free admission to over 1,400 North American museums and attractions in the NARM network Access to exclusive Supporting Level Member Experiences such as animal feedings and guided tours
Junonia	$500.00	All benefits of basic membership Unlimited free admission for up to two adults and four children under the age of 18 living in the same household Four free guests per visit Free admission to over 1,400 North American museums and attractions in the NARM network Access to exclusive Supporting Level Member Experiences such as animal feedings and guided tours
Angel Wing	$1000.00	All benefits of basic membership Unlimited free admission for up to two adults and four children under the age of 18 living in the same household Four free guests per visit Free admission to over 1,400 North American museums and attractions in the NARM network Access to exclusive Supporting Level Member Experiences such as animal feedings and guided tours A private tour of the Museum and a behind-the-scenes experience with the Executive Director and the Science Director/Curator for the Member and their guests (groups of up to 10)
Family	$125.00	All benefits of basic membership Unlimited free admission for up to two adults and four children under the age of 18 living in the same household Free admission to over 1,400 North American museums and attractions in the NARM network
Friends of the Living Gallery	$2500.00	All benefits of basic membership Unlimited free admission for up to two adults and four children under the age of 18 living in the same household Four free guests per visit Free admission to over 1,400 North American museums and attractions in the NARM network Access to exclusive Supporting Level Member Experiences such as animal feedings and guided tours A private tour of the Museum and a behind-the-scenes experience with the Executive Director and the Science Director/Curator for the Member and their guests (groups of up to 10) Recognition on signage in the Museum

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