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Renew

Join us for another year of fun exhibitions, programs and more.

Renew your membership and enjoy another year of fun and savings at the State Museum!

All membership levels include:

  • Free unlimited general admission for one year.
  • Exclusive member previews of special exhibits and other member’s only opportunities including member appreciation events.
  • Free OR discounted show tickets (each ticket is valid for your choice of one 4D theater or planetarium show).
  • Discounted Blockbuster Exhibit admission.
  • 10% discount in the Cotton Mill Exchange.
  • 10% discount in the Crescent Cafe.
  • 20% discounts on museum programs and special museum events.
  • Access to exclusive travel opportunities curated by the Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museum and cultural institutions whose members share a passion for cultural travel.
  • Subscription to IMAGES quarterly magazine.
  • Biweekly Member’s e-Newsletters.

 

How to Renew:

Member Portal

By phone:

803.898.4937

On Site:

At the Admissions Desk


Questions?

Send an Email

Choose Your Level

Online Renewals are now going through the Member Portal! If you haven't already, be sure to sign up with your Visual ID, the number under your barcode on your most recent membership card. Call or Email the membership department if you need help locating your most recent number. 

Individual

Membership benefits for one named adult, plus:

  • 4 show tickets
  • Opportunity to Add-On Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
$50
Dual

Membership benefits for one adult and one guest, plus:

  • 8 show tickets
  • Opportunity to Add-On a named guest
  • Opportunity to Add-On Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
$80
Family

Membership benefits for two named adults and children or grandchildren under 18 in household, plus:

  • 14 show tickets
  • 10% off Facility Rentals 
  • Opportunity to Add-On a named guest
  • Opportunity to Add-On Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
  • FREE admission for two to over 250 museums nationwide plus member discount in all gift shops (ROAM)
$140
Explorer

Membership benefits for two named adults and children or grandchildren under 18 in household, plus:

  • 18 Show Tickets
  • 4 Guest Passes
  • 10% off Facility Rentals 
  • 20% off Kids Camps
  • Smithsonian Affiliate Membership included
  • FREE admission for two to over 250 museums nationwide plus member discount in all gift shops (ROAM)
  • FREE admission for two at 650+ museums across North America (NARM)
  • Opportunity to Add-On a named guest
  • Inclusion in our Birthday Club with your Birthday on your Membership
$180
Ambassador

Membership benefits for two named adults and children or grandchildren under 18 in household, plus:

  • 24 Show Tickets
  • 6 Guest Passes
  • 2 Friday Night Laser Light Tickets
  • 10% off Facility Rentals 
  • 20% off Kids Camps
  • Smithsonian Affiliate Membership included
  • FREE admission for two to over 250 museums nationwide plus member discount in all gift shops (ROAM)
  • FREE admission for two at 650+ museums across North America (NARM)
  • Opportunity to Add-On a named guest
  • Inclusion in our Birthday Club with your Birthday on your Membership
$300
Visionary Memberships

Visionary memberships are our Premium Membership Levels including Friends of Finn 1 and Friends of Finn 2, both enjoy all the benefits of the Ambassador level, plus:

  • Exclusive Friends of Finn quarterly events
  • More Show Tickets
  • More Guest Passes
  • Special Museum Event Tickets of your choice
  • A Family gift membership to share with friends or family
  • A Gift voucher to use towards a museum facility rental
  • and more!