Membership

Members get more engagement, inspiration, and discovery!

With world-class exhibits, events and programs, camps and classes, and stellar shows in the Taylor Planetarium, you will want to visit the museum again and again. Whether you join as an individual, dual, family, or business, your MOR membership will pay for itself in only two or three visits. Each annual membership is valid for 12 months, starting the month it is purchased. Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Contact the Membership department at 406-994-6815 or members@montana.edu.

General Membership

MOR ACCESS CORE BENEFITS

Unlimited visits to the museum, Taylor Planetarium, and seasonal Living History Farm.
Invitations to member-only previews for new exhibits and new planetarium shows.
Early educational programs for families.
Access to adult lectures and invitations to family-friendly member events.
Advance opportunity to purchase popular program tickets.
Free or complimentary admission to over 360 museums and science and technology centers worldwide through the ASTC Travel Passport Program. Find participating museums at astc.org/passport.

MOR SAVINGS CORE BENEFITS

Museum Store Discount (% varies by membership level).
Discounts on summer camps, classes, and some events.

MOR INFORMATION CORE BENEFITS

Seasonal Snapshot Newsletter and Events Calendar mailed three times annually.
MOR Monthly Bites e-newsletter of news, updates, exhibits, and upcoming events.

Click Here To Become A Member Or Renew

Gift Membership

Share all that you love about MOR with your friends and family! With a gift membership, you can experience our exhibits, programs, and classes together. MOR members can also be used at over 360 museums worldwide through the ASTC Travel Passport Program. So, share the joy and give a gift that lasts all year long.

How it works:

You can choose to have the membership cards sent to you or directly to the gift recipient.
Their membership is active from the time of purchase.
For more information regarding Museum of the Rockies memberships, please see the below Frequently Asked Questions section.

Purchase your gift membership at the Front Desk, call 406.994.6054, or use the button below.

Click Here To Purchase A Gift Membership

Business Membership

When it comes to our Business Members, we understand how important it is for you to foster relationships, build credibility, and increase visibility. Business Membership provides all those things and more. In turn, your annual support ensures the legacy of life-long learning for generations to come.

Join the more than 200 Business Members who enjoy customized benefits, such as networking at special events and recognition on our corporate donor wall in the Bair Lobby.

Please note: Processing for membership purchases will take 10-14 business days. You will receive a follow-up email or phone call from our membership staff to complete your business family information.

Business Family Memberships include the General Family Membership benefits.

View the Business Membership Levels.

Click Here To Become A Business Member

Realty Partnership Program

Thank your clients while supporting your community's premier cultural institution!

Here's how it works:

Join Museum of the Rockies as a Business Member and receive all of our General Membership benefits plus the Realty Partnership Program's benefits.
You send the museum your clients' information after closing.
We send your clients a complimentary six-month membership, courtesy of you!

Your Business Membership benefits:
Please see the Business Membership information on this page for the levels of Business Membership and the corresponding benefits.

Submitting your client's information:
After closing, please send your client's name(s) and a valid mailing address to members@montana.edu.
We will send your client a gift certificate for a six-month Family Membership to Museum of the Rockies, courtesy of you.

Program details:

You may request a gift certificate for each of your clients at closing.
Limit one gift certificate per client per year.
Please submit client information as soon after the closing as possible. Submitting numerous applications at once may delay processing.

For more information about the MOR Realty Partnership Program, please email members@montana.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Download the eMembership Card app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. The app has a red silhouette icon with the word ‘Member’ and a barcode.

Open the eMembership Card app and search for Museum of the Rockies.
Once you have selected Museum of the Rockies, click the “Find my Membership Cards” button.
Enter your phone number or membership # and your last name. Click “Find”. a. If you search using your phone number, be sure to enter the phone number you provided when you purchased your membership. If you did not provide a phone number, you will need to have your member # to find your card.
When your membership information is found, click the “Show My Membership Card”.
Select the “Download my Card” button to store your membership card in the app. a. You can display your membership card at any time by clicking the “Show my Membership Cards” button.
1. You can also choose to add your membership card to the digital wallet on your device by selecting, “Add to Wallet”.

For admission to Museum of the Rockies, you will be asked to show a photo ID along with your digital membership card.

To view the benefits associated with your membership level, including ASTC Travel Passport reciprocal admission benefits, click the “Membership Benefits” button.

If you are having trouble downloading the app or finding your membership card, please email us at members@montana.edu.

Thank you for downloading your Museum of the Rockies digital membership card.

Your membership is active until the last day of the month one year from the date you join. If you renew your membership before it expires, your membership will be extended twelve (12) months from the current expiration date.

Yes! Gift memberships are available. You can designate if you want their membership cards mailed to you or to the recipient.

Yes! A family membership can be purchased for the two adults in your household plus your grandchildren when they are visiting the museum with you.

You can add an additional adult to your membership. This card can be used by an additional adult when they are visiting the museum with your children.

Exciting news! We have transitioned to digital membership cards which can be saved to your digital wallet using the FREE eMembership app on your smartphone or tablet. By downloading your digital card, you help Museum of the Rockies to serve our member community better by redirecting staff hours where we need them most. This allows us to create more member perks and programming for you! Please use our Digital Membership Card by visiting museumoftherockies.org/membership-app. If you are having trouble downloading the app or finding your membership card, please see the FAQ on this page or email us at members@montana.edu.

*If you require a plastic membership card, please email members@montana.edu to request one.

Yes! You can use your membership for free or reduced admission at up to 360 participating museums through the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Passport Program! Your MOR membership may not be used at ASTC Passport Program participating museums located within 90 miles of Museum of the Rockies. Learn more about the ASTC Passport Program here.

I am an ExplorationWorks member; do I get in free at Museum of the Rockies? No. ExplorationWorks members will unfortunately no longer receive free admission to the Museum of the Rockies. As of January 1, 2024, Museum of the Rockies will discontinue its reciprocal member benefit for ExplorationWorks members. Members who are visiting Bozeman will still receive free admission to the Montana Science Center and the American Computer & Robotics Museum and, after December 31, 2023, will receive a 20% discount at Museum of the Rockies.
I am a Museum of the Rockies Member; do I get in free to ExplorationWorks? ExplorationWorks will offer a 20% discount on our daily admission rate for tourists visiting Helena who have a Museum of the Rockies membership. Helena-area residents must have an ExplorationWorks membership to receive free admission at ExplorationWorks.

Your membership is non-transferable and non-refundable. You can, however, continue to use your ASTC reciprocal benefits for the remainder of your membership year!

Guest passes are available at the Collectors Circle, Curators Circle, and Director’s Guild levels.

As part of the ASTC Travel Passport Program, Museum of the Rockies brings an added benefit to its Members! Your MOR Membership gives you free general admission when you travel outside of your local area to more than 378 other ASTC museums and science centers around the country.

Before You Travel:

Make sure the science center or museum you are visiting is not excluded. Visit astc.org for a complete list of the more than the 378 participating museums and science centers.
Review that science center or museum’s family admittance policy. Download the list of participating venues at astc.org and call before you visit to confirm your Passport Program benefits.
Pack your ID (or other proof of residence). Admissions staff reserve the right to request proof of residence for benefits to apply. Science centers and museums requesting proof of residence are marked by (IDs).
Pack your membership card. Participating venues are not required to grant benefits to visitors who forget their cards. There is no universal database with all Passport Program visitors’ member data and expiration dates for admission staff to reference. Some venues will allow you to call the science center or museum you joined to confirm your membership, but they are under no obligation to do so. Lost your card? Please contact MOR for a replacement. ASTC does not issue or administer membership cards.

Exclusions:

Science centers & museums located within 90 miles* of the science center or museum where you are a member.
Science centers & museums located within 90 miles* of your residence.

*This distance is measured “as the crow flies,” meaning that it is based on the linear radius, not driving distance.