Enjoy Member Benefits!

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium is a membership institution, and provides benefits and privileges to its members in recognition of their annual support. Membership support enables the Museum to expand and enhance its education programs, and to maintain and restore the collections, grounds and historic buildings. Membership fees are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.

General Membership benefits Include

Unlimited general admission, Mansion tour tickets, and Planetarium shows for one year.

Additional benefits include select free events, bird walks, car shows, exhibitions, Natural Science and History Lectures, access to the Solar System Nature Trail as well as discounts on Museum programs and events, and a 10% discount at the Gift Shop!

To Give a Membership

Select the options you would like, and check the box for ‘this membership is a gift.'

Please note: digital cards are not available when gifting a membership.

$45 Seniors / Students

General membership benefits for one senior (62+) or one student (with valid student ID) and a 10% discount at the Gift Shop.

Purchase Membership

$65 Individual

General membership benefits for one individual and a 10% discount at the Gift Shop.

Purchase Membership

$80 Dual

General membership benefits for two and a 10% discount at the Gift Shop.

Purchase Membership

$105 Family

General membership benefits for two and four children (under the age of 18), and a 10% discount at the Gift Shop; plus discounts on children's birthday parties.

Purchase Membership

$135 Associate

Family membership benefits for two adults and four children; plus an invitation to the annual Members Reception, two complimentary guest passes, a 15% discount at the Gift Shop; and North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) privileges (free admission and discounts at more than 1,000 participating museums).

Purchase Membership

$250 Supporter

Associate membership benefits for one primary cardholder and three additional individuals; plus an invitation for cardholder and three guests to exhibition receptions.

Purchase Membership

$500 Director's Circle

Supporter membership benefits for one primary cardholder and three additional individuals; plus a private Mansion tour (10 guests); and a 20% discount at the Gift Shop.

Purchase Membership

$1,000 William K. Vanderbilt II Society

Director’s Circle membership benefits for one primary cardholder and five additional individuals, plus ten additional complimentary guest passes, and a private Mansion tour and reception (10 guests).

Purchase Membership

Library Membership

The Library Membership covers free General Admission for up to 2 adults and 4 children. Both Planetarium show and Mansion tour are add-ons for an additional charge and subject to availability. We cannot make reservations for shows and tours in advance with the Library Pass at this time.

Download join/renewal form here

Guidelines for Visits (Library Pass)

Guidelines for Visits

· Library patrons are entitled to free general admission for two adults and four children under the age of 18.

· Although not included with the Library Museum pass, Planetarium shows and Mansion tour tickets can be purchased upon arrival. Library passes cannot be applied to tickets purchased online due to limitations in our system.

· Please remind your patrons to always view the Vanderbilt Museum’s website: www.vanderbiltmuseum.org before their visit for planetarium and tour pricing, show and schedule changes, weather-related closures, and general information for planning their visit.

· The Vanderbilt Estate has cobblestone roads and hilly terrain. Wear sensible shoes.

Membership support enables the Museum to expand and enhance its education programs, and to maintain and restore the collections, grounds and historic buildings. Membership fees are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law. Please consult your own tax advisor.