We are delighted to announce a new CuriOdyssey Membership structure! In response to community feedback about the increased types of families who visit CuriOdyssey, we have changed the structure of our membership program. Under our new system, memberships will have a specified number of named members and a total daily admittance number that does not separate adult and child tickets. This will allow our members to visit with different groups of friends and family, and allow for all families to choose memberships that better fit their family size and shape. 

New Membership Levels

All membership levels also include these benefits, which have not changed from our old structure:

• Unlimited admission at CuriOdyssey during general admission hours, 361 days a year
• Free or reduced admission to 500+ science and wildlife centers
• Free parking in designated lots when visiting CuriOdyssey
• Free admission to Member Mornings and First Friday Nights
• $8 off up to four guest tickets per visit
• 10% off in the CuriOdyssey Shop and on birthday party bookings
• Member rates on select education programs and ticketed events
• Registration access to Camp CuriOdyssey

How does the new membership structure work?

Each membership level has a “named members” number and a “total party size” number.

The named members are specified individuals, and at least one must be present for any membership benefits to be applicable. The primary adult on every membership must be an adult over age 18, however at the Imagine and Lead Levels the additional named members may be children. The Discover, Create, and Membership for All Levels require all named members to be adults over age 18.

The total party size is the total number of individuals that may be admitted under a membership on a given day, including the named members. This number is inclusive of all visitors over 17 months old.

I am currently a CuriOdyssey member. How will my membership be affected?

All memberships sold on or after September 1, including renewals, will be using the new membership levels. Currently active CuriOdyssey memberships will not be affected, however members may choose to opt-in to the new structure if they wish.

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• Individual Plus Level members may convert to the Discover Level for $20. This fee is in place to accommodate for the additional named member.
• Family Level members may convert to the Create Level for free.
• Family Plus Level members may convert to the Imagine Level for free.
• Advocate Level members may convert to the Lead Level for free.

Starting in October 2026, all memberships active under the previous system will be automatically transferred to the new structure. For members with multi-year membership terms expiring after September 2026, memberships will remain unchanged through September 2026. 

If you would like to transfer your membership to the new membership structure, or have any questions about the new structure, please contact our membership department.

How can I use a Donor Advised Fund to acquire a CuriOdyssey membership?

While legal restrictions on Donor Advised Fund (DAF) contributions prevent us from granting our regular membership levels to those that contribute via a DAF, CuriOdyssey now offers an alternative “Explorer Pass” program to DAF donors. Explorer Pass holders receive non-tangible benefits equivalent to our regular membership levels such as admission, parking, access to member events, and Camp CuriOdyssey registration eligibility. Explorer Pass holders are not eligible for reciprocity benefits or for discounts on non-member admission tickets, in the CuriOdyssey Shop, on event bookings, or on education programs.