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Virginia Living Museum
Become a Member

   
kids watching turtleAs a member, or donor, you are an active partner in our mission to educate. Our live animal exhibits, educational classes and special programs enlighten visitors to the wonders of Virginia, all in one building. Partner with us as we emphasize the beauty of nature and environmental education! 

Join or renew your membership now!

Membership Advantages
Become a member today and enjoy 12 months of free admission to the Virginia Living Museum! In just two visits, your Family level membership has paid for itself!

Join the VLM and enjoy the following great benefits:

  • Unlimited Museum admission for the next 12 months

  • Two Planetarium vouchers. See our modernized planetarium and immersive theater experience.

  • Discounts on special programs, camps, classes and birthday parties for the member

  • 20% discount in the Wild Side Cafe

  • 10% discount in the Wild Things Museum Store and a 30% discount during our members' annual holiday sale

  • Subscription to our quarterly Museum newsletter, "Paws & Reflect," and e-newsletter, "The Buzz"

  • Access to over 250 museums and science centers world-wide (not valid within 90 miles of VLM) with the ASTC Passport Program. Click here for the web listing or pick up a copy at the Admission Desk

  • Member exhibit previews and native plant sale previews

  • Member contests

  • Member logo window cling

  • Children's birthday club. Register children ages 3-12 to receive a birthday postcard and special treat on their next visit

  • Personalized membership card with attached discounted guest pass(es)

     

If you aren’t sure about purchasing a membership right away, just pay for your daily admission, then check out the Museum. If you decide you would like unlimited visits and want to see our next changing exhibit, our Admission Desk staff will apply your immediate household’s admission fee to a one year or three year membership! See the Admission Desk staff for more information. Offer good day of visit/purchase only.

Members with the guest option must accompany guests.

Please note that memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please present ID and membership card at Admission Desk when you visit.

As a thank you to active duty military, the VLM offers a 10% discount on general memberships. However, this discount is only available at the Admission Desk of the Museum.  Please present your military ID to receive this offer. 

 

 
Membership Levels
The level of membership you choose determines how you use the Museum.

 

 

 

 

Basic Membership Levels

 

 1 Year

 3 Years

Individual

$40

$100

Full advantages for the individual.

Couple

$65

$170

Full advantages for 2 people living at the same address. 

Family

$85

$230

Full advantages for 1 or 2 adults and their minor children (17 years or younger) living at the same address. All family members receive benefits.

Family with 3 Guests

$110

$295

Full advantages for 1 or 2 adults and their minor children (17 years and younger) living at the same address. All family members receive benefits; plus admission for 3 guests each visit.

Grandparents with 3 Guests

$85

$230

Full advantages for 1 or 2 adults living at the same address; plus admission for 3 guests each visit.

Grandparents with 6 Guests

$110

$295

Full advantages for 1 or 2 adults living at the same address; plus admission for 6 guests each visit.


          


























 

 


 

  
Premium Memberships support our Annual Fund, which provides for the care of over 250 native species of animals and our educational programming.

 



Premium Membership Levels*

 

 One Year

Premium Benefits:

  • All basic membership benefits (above)
  • Family with guests Premium Donor membership
  • Donor name recognition in the annual report, newsletter and on the donor wall.

 

 

Friend

$200

All premium benefits, PLUS: Family w/3 Guests Premium Donor Membership, total of
2 complimentary guest passes, total of 4 planetarium vouchers.  

Educator

$350 

All premium benefits, PLUS: Family w/4 Guests Premium Donor Membership, total of
4 complimentary guest passes, total of 6 planetarium vouchers. 

 

Conservationist

$500 

All premium benefits, PLUS: Family w/5 Guests Premium Donor Membership, total of
6 complimentary guest passes, total of 8 planetarium vouchers.

 

Leadership Levels*

Green Heron

$1,000

All premium benefits, PLUS: Family w/7 Guests Premium Donor membership, Personal Museum Tour, Behind the Scenes Tour with Curator, guest tickets available upon request, unlimited Abbitt Planetarium vouchers, invitations to special “Heron Society” events.

 


Snowy Egret 

$1,250
All premium benefits, PLUS: Family w/9 Guests Premium Donor membership, Personal Museum Tour, Behind the Scenes Tour with Curator, guest tickets available upon request, unlimited Abbitt Planetarium vouchers, invitations to special "Heron Society" events. 

 


Tri Color Heron

$1,500 

All premium benefits, PLUS: Family w/11 Guests Premium Donor membership, Personal Museum Tour, Behind the Scenes Tour with Curator, guest tickets available upon request, unlimited Abbitt Planetarium vouchers, invitations to special "Heron Society" events. 

 


American Egret  $2,500 
All premium benefits, PLUS: Family w/13 Guests Premium Donor membership, Personal Museum Tour, Behind the Scenes Tour with Curator, guest tickets available upon request, unlimited Abbitt Planetarium vouchers, invitations to special "Heron Society" events, and lunch with our Executive Director. 

 

 

Great Blue Heron 

$5,000+ 

All premium benefits, PLUS: Family w/13 Guests Premium Donor membership, Personal Museum Tour, Behind the Scenes Tour with Curator, guest tickets available upon request, unlimited Abbitt Planetarium vouchers, invitations to special "Heron Society" events, lunch with our Executive Director, Museum rental discount and invitation to our Board of Advisors meeting.

 

 


* Premium Memberships are tax deductible to the full extent of the law; please consult your tax attorney for specific guidelines. The Virginia Living Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) Internal Revenue Service designation. All memberships, donations and gifts enable us to operate each year.  A financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Consumer Affairs, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.


Join Now!
It's easy to join by phone, mail or on-line.

Call Gina Shackelford on 757-595-1900 ext. 240 to join by phone.


For Premium Membership, Annual Fund and Corporate Partnership inquiries, contact the Development Department at 757-595-1900 ext. 286.

 

 

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