Our members are kind of a big deal!
Members help support the mission of BVM to educate, engage, and inspire our community to explore the wonders of science through enrichment activities, exhibits, and special programs.
A Membership for Everyone
Free general admission when you travel outside of your local area. Some exclusions may apply. Click here for more information about the ASTC Travel Passport Program.
The museum is a non-profit 501(c) (3) charitable organization under the IRS tax code. Memberships to the museum are tax deductible to the extent of the law.
BVM is a proud member of the ASTC Travel Passport Program. If you are member of one of the over 600 science centers or museums participating in the ASTC Travel Passport Program, you may be eligible for free general admission to BVM when you travel outside of your local area. Some exclusions apply.
Click here for more information about the ASTC Travel Passport Program.
Reciprocal Admission
Members of other local and reciprocal institutions may be eligible for free admission to BVM. Current partners include:
Bakersfield Museum of Art
Kern County Museum
California Living Museum (CALM)
Maturango Museum
Santa Ana Zoo
Mike Grove Zoo
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
San Diego Maritime Museum
Charles Paddock Zoo
Gibbon Conservation Center
Exotic Feline Breeding Compound
Maui Ocean Center