Give the gift of membership to the Paleontological Research Institution today!

Membership Benefits

  • Unlimited, Free admission to the Museum and the Nature Center

  • Free or discounted tickets to special events

  • Discount on giftshop and online store purchases, including PRI exclusive plushies and publications

  • Advanced notice of events and exhibit openings

  • Free reciprocal admission to over 325 ASTC science museums worldwide (some restrictions apply)

  • Quarterly digital magazine, American Paleontologist Newsletter

Member fees are not tax-deductible except where indicated below.


Membership Levels

Individual Membership - $50

  • Individual members receive the general member benefits for one named adult.

Senior Membership (65+) - $40

  • This special membership level includes all the general member benefits for one named adult over the age of 65

Senior Dual (65+) - $65

  • This special membership level includes all the general member benefits for two named adults over the age of 65 in one household.

Paleozoic Pal Collections Club - $60

  • Paleozoic Pals Collectors Club receive the general member benefits for one named adult

  • Access to special store sales and discounts for Club Members only

  • Exclusive free collectible items and rewards, including a free Mystery Gift for every set of 8 unique plushies you collect

  • Sneak Peeks of our new designs, and input into upcoming items

Ecphora Membership - $75

  • Ecphora members receive all the general member benefits for one named adult

  • One free PRI publication each year

  • 15% discount on PRI Publications

Family Membership - $95

  • Family members receive the general member benefits for their household (two adults and all children in the household under 18 or all grandchildren)

  • Discounts on summer camp fees (Cayuga Nature Center)

  • Birthday Party Discounts

Family Plus Membership - $115

  • Family Plus members receive all the benefits of a Family Membership

  • Two extra guests per visit are allowed

  • Allows one adult to accompany your children without you present

Naturalist Membership - $275

  • Naturalist Members receive all the benefits of a Family Membership

  • Four extra guests per visit

  • 5 free guest passes to share with friends

  • 2 free fossil collection trips (additional household members will receive member discount price)

Patron Membership - $525

  • Patron members receive all the benefits of a Naturalist Membership

  • Free admission to all PRI educational programs

  • Designation as a PRI donor

  • $300 of these member fees are tax-deductible