Levels & Benefits | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

The Museum's Fellows receive Invitations to exclusive VIP events including family adventures, dinners with Museum curators, exhibition premieres and exciting field trips.

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Fellows Benefits & Levels



Fellows - Active $1,500

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  •  Invitations to exclusive VIP events including family adventures, dinners with Museum curators, exhibition premieres and exciting field trips.
  • Four VIP guest passes for friends and associates good for all three Natural History Family of Museums.
  • Complimentary concierge service for special requests through the Fellows office.
  • A private behind-the-scenes tour for you and your family with a Museum curator or gallery interpreter.
  • Opportunity to rent the Museum’s elegant facilities for your private event.
  • Free parking for USC football home games.
  • Recognition in and a subscription to Inspirations, the Museum’s newsletter for major donors.
  • Full Museum membership privileges, including: unlimited free admission to the Natural History Museum, the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, and the William S. Hart Park and Museum, a 10% discount at our gift shops, and artifacts borrowing privileges through our member’s loan service.
  • Reciprocal membership at more than 250 natural history museum and science centers worldwide.
  • Invitations to VIP member events including Haunted Museum and the Ice Age Urban Adventure.

 

Collector's Circle $3,000

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All privileges of Active Fellow membership, plus…

  • Invitations to the Collector’s Circle Salons – a unique series of intimate gatherings in the homes of Museum donors. Each salon features a special guest speaker form the Museum, a scholarly presentation, refreshments, and lively discussion. 
  • Two exclusive behind-the-scens tours for you and your family.
  • Complimentary 1-year Family Level Gift Membership.
  • Ten VIP Family Guest Passes for friends and associates for three Museums.
  • VIP handling of your child’s school group visit.  

 

Curator's Circle $5,000

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All privileges of Collector’s Circle membership, plus…

  • Invitation to the Curators Circle President’s Lunches– an intimate meal at the home of the Museum’s President and Director, featuring a special presentation by one of the nation’s renowned experts of a natural or cultural field.
  • Recognition on the Annual Donor Wall prominently located at the Museum’s north entrance.
  • One complimentary Active Level Fellows Memberships for a friends or associates.
  • Opportunity to receive a professional consultation by a Museum curator for your collection.

 

Director's Circle $10,000

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All privileges of Curator’s Circle membership, plus…

  • Recognition on the Annual Donor Wall prominently located at the Museum's north entrance, at the Director's Circle Level.
  • Annual recognition as a co-sponsor of an education program of your choice: Classroom Collections Program; Educators Loan Program; Curiosity Carts Program; School Visits Program
  • Two complimentary Active Level Fellows Memberships for friends and associates.
  • Unlimited VIP Family Guest Passes for friends and associates upon request.

 

Sponsor's Circle Level: $25,000

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All privileges of Director’s Circle membership, plus…

  • Opportunity to participate and travel to Museum’s field research sites.
  • Invitation to a private luncheon at the Museum.