Membership Benefits
Joining Our Member Program Delivers Benefits to You and Supports Hands-on STEM Experiences!
What membership plan is best for you?
EVERY ANNUAL MEMBER PLAN gives you unlimited, FREE access to the SDDC Exhibit Hall and a FREE ASTC Travel Passport (good for access to over 500 science centers around the world) for the card holder/s. All membership card holders also get a 20% DISCOUNT on SDDC rentals, registration, and bookings, along with at least 10% OFF of SDDC Store purchases that bring STEM home with unique gifts and offerings!
Our Explorer Membership is GREAT for those who want to show their support of our mission and take advantage of AWESOME science programming and discounts!
The Family Membership is PERFECT for households of all sizes that want SPECTACULAR savings on science learning and experiences.
A PERFECT plan for grandparents, the Benefactor Membership shares SPECTACULAR savings on science learning and experiences.
An Innovator Membership is a WONDERFUL way to support area science education and share AMAZING experiences with visitors, friends, coworkers, and employees.
Group Memberships are EXCELLENT for enrichment-focused organizations and schools, daycares and preschools, and individual teachers and librarians.
Membership Benefits by Plan
Explorer Membership
(formerly Individual Membership)
A MINIMUM VALUE OF $50 TO YOU
$45 per year, membership for 1 Person (18+)
GREAT for those individuals who want to show their support of our mission and take advantage of AWESOME science programming and discounts!
- FREE member gift
- FREE admission to the SDDC Exhibit Hall
- 6 FREE SDDC Exhibit Hall day passes
- $2 off additional SDDC Exhibit Hall day passes
- 20% discount on Birthday Party bookings, STEMventure Exploration Kits, and STEMventure Traveling and Onsite Programs
- 10% discount on SDDC Store purchases
- FREE subscription to the SDDC Happenings eNewsletter
- INCLUSION in SDDC mailings
Family Membership
A MINIMUM VALUE OF $75 TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
$60 per year (family of 4), membership for 4+ People ($7 for each additional named member.)
PERFECT for households of all sizes that want SPECTACULAR savings on science learning and experiences. Named members do not have to be related, limited to those in the household. Add additional members at $7 each.
- FREE member gift
- FREE admission to the SDDC Exhibit Hall
- 6 FREE SDDC Exhibit Hall Day Passes
- $2 off guest SDDC Exhibit Hall day passes
- 20% discount on Birthday Party bookings, STEAM Discovery Summer Camps, STEMventure Exploration Kits, and STEMventure Traveling and Onsite Programs
- 10% discount on SDDC Store purchases
- FREE subscription to the SDDC Happenings eNewsletter
- INCLUSION in SDDC mailings
Benefactor Membership
(formerly Grandparents Membership)
A MINIMUM VALUE OF $150 TO YOU AND YOUR BENEFICIARIES
$120 per year, membership for 8+ People ($7 for each additional named member.)
This flexible plan is PERFECT for grandparents, caregivers, or generous friends and neighbors that want to share SPECTACULAR savings on science learning and experiences. Not limited to household members.
- FREE member gift
- FREE admission to the SDDC Exhibit Hall
- 12 FREE SDDC Exhibit Hall Day Passes
- $2 off guest SDDC Exhibit Hall day passes
- 20% discount on Birthday Party bookings, STEMventure Exploration Kits, and STEMventure Traveling and Onsite Programs
- 10% discount on SDDC Store purchases
- FREE subscription to the SDDC Happenings eNewsletter
- INCLUSION in SDDC mailings
Innovator Membership
(brand new plan for leaders and businesses!)
A MINIMUM VALUE OF $250 TO YOU
$250 per year, membership for 4+ People ($7 for each additional named member.)
This plan is a wonderful way to celebrate curiosity with visiting family and friends, as well as a great way for small businesses to appreciate employees—look at all of those FREE day passes! Invite those you care about to the SDDC Exhibit Hall, share AMAZING experiences.
- FREE member gift
- FREE admission to the SDDC Exhibit Hall
- 48 FREE SDDC Exhibit Hall day passes
- $2 off additional SDDC Exhibit Hall day passes
- 20% discount on Birthday Party bookings, STEMventure Exploration Kits, and STEMventure Traveling and Onsite Programs
- 10% discount on SDDC Store purchases
- FREE subscription to the SDDC Happenings eNewsletter
- INCLUSION in SDDC mailings
Group Membership
(formerly Educator Membership & School Membership)
A LIFETIME OF IMPACT & MINIMUM VALUE OF $10 FOR EVERY STUDENT
Tiered annual dues, membership for 1-10,000 students
EXCELLENT for enrichment-focused organizations, individual teachers and librarians, and schools.
- If you are an educator, check with your administrative office to make sure you don’t already have access to Group Membership benefits and to see if your school wants to ENHANCE education opportunities for all students!
- If you are a South Dakota State Library member, please review this SDSL Partnership page before purchasing a membership.
- FREE, unlimited Group Visits to the SDDC Exhibit Hall (pre-booking required)
- SDDC PROGRAMS COUPON (valued at 25% of your membership rate)
- 20% discount on STEMventure Exploration Kits & STEMventure Traveling and Onsite Programs
- EXCLUSIVE access to special Discovery Programs for your students (pre-booking required)
- 20% discount on SDDC Professional Development and Sci Comm Crash Course classes for your educators
- Discount and scholarship certificates that can be distributed to students in need for Birthday Parties and STEAM Discovery Summer Camp or class registration (number of certificates equal to 25% of total number of students)
- 20% discount at the SDDC Store for membership card holder or institution's administrative office
- FREE subscription to the SDDC Happenings eNewsletter for card holder or institution’s administrative office
- INCLUSION in SDDC mailings for card holder or institution’s administrative office