Levels & Benefits
Benefits
All Chabot memberships include:
- Unlimited free access for one year
- Personalized membership cards
- Unlimited free shows in our digital Planetarium
- Discounts in our Starry Nights gift store and Celestial Café
- Priority and discounted registration for summer camp, events, and classes
- Discounts on birthday parties
- Subscription to our e-newsletter, the Member Insight
- Free or discounted admission to science centers and museums worldwide through the ASTC Passport program (please see bottom of this page for details)
Levels
Earth Orbiter $150 (Best Value!)
- Join Chabot while having the freedom to visit other museums! Earth Orbiter includes 50% off general admission for up to 6 people at almost 200 museums nationwide, both local and nonlocal, through the Association of Children's Museums (ACM).
- Includes two named adults and children in the household less than 18 years of age, plus a guest.
- Added bonus! Includes a one year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine! (A $48 value)
$138 tax-deductible
Earth Family Plus $125
- Have a caregiver bring your children in your absence, or bring a guest with you! This membership includes two named adults and children in the household less than 18 years of age, plus a caregiver or guest. (Caregiver’s children not included).
- Added bonus! Includes a one year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine! (A $48 value)
$113 tax-deductible
- Two named parents and children in the household less than 18 years of age.
If you’re a grandparent: Grandparents may purchase the Earth Family membership and bring their grandchildren under 18. (Note: does not include parents of the grandchildren)
100% tax-deductible
- One named adult and the children in the same household less than 18 years of age. (No guest)
100% tax-deductible
- One named adult plus one accompanying guest
100% tax-deductible
- A special discount for teachers. Receive all the benefits of an Earth Family Membership at the low price of $59 (that’s $40 off!). This membership is restricted to current public and private school teachers and college professors. Must show a valid, current teacher ID at time of purchase, only available at the Visitor Services front desk.
100% tax-deductible
Please note that all membership cards are non-transferable
Supporting Upper Level Memberships
In appreciation for your generosity, we invite you to become a Supporting Upper Level Member to our Center. Supporting Upper Level Members receive exclusive benefits and discounts throughout the year - all designed to enhance the Center’s experience for you and your family. Go one step further and join our Stellar Society.
All of the benefits listed at the top of this page, plus:
- Admission for two adults and children in the household, plus two guests
- Two one-time-use vouchers to share with friends
- Smithsonian Membership (which includes a subscription to the Smithsonian Magazine)
- Invitations to Upper Level signature Chabot events and exclusive telescope viewings
$238 tax-deductible
All the benefits of the Neptune level, plus
- Admission for two adults and children in the household, plus two guests
- Three one-time-use vouchers to share with friends
$488 tax-deductible
All the benefits of the Saturn level, plus
- Admission for two adults and children in the household, plus two guests
- Four one-time-use vouchers to share with friends
$738 tax-deductible
Chabot Space & Science Center celebrates over 125 years of inspiring future generations of scientists, engineers, and intellectual leaders. Chabot has partnered with the Smithsonian Institution to create a truly unique membership offer. Starting at our $125 Earth Family Plus level, receive a Smithsonian Membership (including an annual subscription to the Smithsonian Magazine) as well as your Chabot Membership - that's two memberships for the price of one!Find out more at: si.edu/membership
ASTC Travel Passport Program
As a part of the ASTC network (Association of Science and Technology Centers), Chabot members get free or discounted admission at other ASTC centers worldwide. Visit astc.org for details and a list of current ASTC museums. Please note that discount policies vary by institution and some have restrictions; it is always recommended that you first call the museum you intend to visit to find out their policy.