Become a Member of the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center today!

There’s never a better time to invest in a membership to the Discovery Center!
Our members always have a space to explore, inquire, play, and be inspired.

Gold Membership:

  • For member and seven guests

  • Eight one-time passes to exhibits & shows

  • Recognition as donor in annual report

  • $300 per year

Family & Friends Membership:

  • For member and seven guests

  • Four one-time passes to exhibits & shows

  • Recognition as donor in annual report

  • $240 per year

2 Person Membership:

  • For member and one guest

  • $90 per year

Family Membership:

  • For member and four guests

  • $120 per year

Individual Membership:

  • For member only

  • $60 per year

Student Membership:

  • For students 18+

  • $35 per year

All Membership Levels Include:

  • FREE admission to the Discovery Center exhibit halls, the Science Playground, and regularly scheduled planetarium shows

  • FREE admission to our monthly Super Stellar Fridays series

  • FREE or reduced admission to over 300 science centers that are part of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) reciprocal program. Find the list of participants at ASTC’s website.

  • FREE admission to partner museums and attractions through our Partner Exchange Program. (See Below)

  • Discounts on Discovery Center workshops & programs

  • Discounts at the Science Store

For more information or to enroll in any of our membership programs, please contact Kelly Thompson at kthompson@starhop.com or call 603-415-1657

Membership Programs:

  • McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center members get instant access to some of the best cultural institutions the region has to offer! Our Partner Exchange Program ensures that a membership with us will always provide you the opportunity to take a new and exciting adventure!

    2024 Partner Exchange Program Line Up:

    January: Living Shores Aquarium

    February: Partner with us!

    March: Partner with us!

    April: Cheshire Children’s Museum

    May: Discovery Museum

    June: NH Telephone Museum

    July: John Hay Estate at the Fells

    August: American Independence Museum and Castle In The Clouds

    September: America’s Stonehenge

    October: Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

    November: Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum

    December: Seacoast Science Center

  • We value our members and would love your feedback on this program!

    Click here to be directed to our Membership Feedback Survey and make your voice heard!

  • For just $400 a year, public libraries can offer their patrons free general admission to the Discovery Center!

    -Each pass offers free admission for up to four people

    -Libraries can issue up to two passes per day

    -Passes are valid for general admission, as well as for Super Stellar Friday

    Library passes do not include admission to planetarium shows and are not accepted during special events, such as AerospaceFest.

    Ready to start offering your patrons an unforgettable experience?

    E-mail Kelly Thompson (kthompson@starhop.com) to request an order form!

  • We have an exciting new Corporate Membership program! Please go to our Corporate Membership page (under the “Membership” dropdown menu) to find out more!