Membership and Annual Giving Societies
Seacoast Science Center members and Annual Giving Society donors help ensure that the Center continues to be the dynamic community and educational resource they respect and value. Whether you choose to join or contribute, there is a level of support that is right for you.
Membership Levels & Benefits
All members receive:- Unlimited free admission to the Seacoast Science Center and Odiorne Point State Park for one year*
- Members-only winter hours (Call ahead, then visit; Tues.-Fri., November-March)
- 10% discount at the Nature Store
- Free admission to reciprocal membership institutions (see below for current offers)
- ½ price Music-by-the Sea concert tickets
- Subscription to our newsletter
- Opportunity to rent facility for private functions
- Early registration for summer camp
Individual $45
- Admits 1 member named on card
Family $70
- Admits 2 members named on card and their children or grandchildren under age 18
- Discount on programs and birthday parties
Family Plus $105
- Admits 2 members named on card and their children or grandchildren under age 18
- Card holders entitled to bring 2 guests to SSC at no charge
- 4 free Music-by-the Sea concert tickets
- Discount on programs and birthday parties
Library Memberships
A Library Membership ($70) admits 2 patrons their children or grandchildren under age 18 free admission to the Center on the date the pass is issued. A Library Plus Membership ($105) allows the pass holder to bring 2 additional guests. A parking fee may be charged at the Odiorne Point State Park toll booth, open seasonally.Corporate Memberships
Associate Member $100
For non-profit organizations only- Qualify to rent the Center for company functions
- Acknowledgement on SSC web site with link to your company site
- Quarterly President's Letter and event announcements
- Two membership cards (employees may loan for free admission for their family)
Business Member $250-499
- Qualify to rent the Center for company functions
- Acknowledgement on SSC web site with link to your company site
- Certificate of appreciation for your business
- Quarterly President's Letter and event announcements
- Two membership cards (employees may loan for free admission for their family)
- 8 free Music-by-the-Sea concert tickets
Annual Giving Society Levels & Benefits
Annual Giving Society donors receive a complimentary Family Plus Membership, invitations to Center events, and the Quarterly President's Letter.
Merrimack $300-$749
- School program** for 25 students
Piscataqua $750-$1,999
- School program** for 50 students
- 6 free guest passes to SSC
Gulf of Maine $2,000-$4,999
- School program** for 75 students
- 12 free guest passes to SSC
- Behind-the-scenes tour for your family and friends
World Oceans $5,000+
- School program** for 100 students
- Free admission to SSC for all of your guests
- Voucher for SSC baseball cap
- Behind-the-scenes tour for your family and friends
- Invitation to Center events
- Quarterly President's Letter
Reciprocal Membership Opportunites
Association of Nature Center Administrators
SSC has joined the Association of Nature Center Administrators, which offers SSC members reciprocal admission to over 200 Nature Centers around the country. Visit www.natctr.org and click on the ANCA Membership Reciprocal List in the What's New and Happening box to find a complete list of participating Nature Centers.American Independence Museum
Seacoast Science Center has partnered with the American Independence Museum in Exeter, New Hampshire to offer members of either institution free admission during the month of September, 2012. Please visit www.independencemuseum.org for hours and directions.McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Seacoast Science Center has partnered with the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, New Hampshire to offer members of either institution free admission during the month of April, 2012. Please visit www.starhop.org for hours and directions.Special Community Partnership Benefits!
Discounted Memberships for employees of our Business Members and Sponsors
If you are an employee of a company or organization that supports us through membership or sponsorship, you can purchase a Seacoast Science Center membership at 10% off! You can choose any level and you and purchase additional memberships for gifts. To receive a 10% discount, please show proof employment at SSC (not available online).Click here 
for a list of Business Members and Sponsors.