Memberships are available for families and individuals and generally cost only as much as the price of a few admissions. In addition to admission, benefits generally include gift shop discounts, newsletter subscriptions, and discounts on programs. An added bonus is that a portion of your membership fee may be tax deductible. Check with your accountant or tax preparer.
Atlantis Marine World (Riverhead)
Individual Membership: $45/yr, Family Membership: $125 (other options are available). Members get an Annual AquaPass and other benefits. More membership information on the Atlantis Marine World Web Site.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium
Individual Membership: $25, Family Membership: $50 (other options are available). Members receive a free quarterly newsletter, unlimited admission, gift shop discount, and a discount on children's educational programs. Visit the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium Web Site for a membership application.
Long Island Children's Museum (Garden City)
Family Membership: $85/yr (other options are available). Up to four family members get free admission. If you have more than four family members you can pay $25 per year for each additional one. Membership also includes a discount at the LICM store, a discount on birthday parties, a newsletter subscription, and invitations to member-only events. More benefit information on the LICM Web Site.
Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages (Stony Brook)
Individual: $40/yr, Family $60/yr (other options are available). Privileges of membership include unlimited free admission, a 10% discount on all merchandise purchased in the Gift & Book Shop, previews of special exhibitions, a newsletter subscription, and selected program discounts. See Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages Web Site for additional membership information.
Nassau County Museum of Art (Roslyn Harbor)
Individual Membership: $50/yr, Dual / Family Membership: $75 (other options and discounts are available). Membership includes free admission to Museum galleries, Museum Sculpture Garden and the Tee Ridder Miniatures Museum, subscription to newsletter, and discounts on classes and gift shop. There is additional membership information on the Nassau County Museum of Art Web Site.
Old Westbury Gardens
Individual Membership: $40/yr, Family or Dual Membership: $60/yr (other options are available).
Get unlimited free admission to Westbury House & Gardens, subscription to newsletter and calendar of events, 10% discount in Gift Shop and Plant Shed (excluding sale items). See Old Westbury Gardens Web Site for more information about memberships.
Planting Fields (Oyster Bay)
Individual Membership: $50/yr, Family Membership: $85 (other options are available). Members receive free admission to Coe Hall and the Arboretum, use of the Garden Library, a discount in the gift shop, discounts on select educational events, and reciprocal benefits at arboreta throughout the country. Those who use New York State Parks may be interested in purchasing Contributor Membership ($150) which includes a New York State Empire Pass. See the Planting Fields Web Site for more membership information.
WLIW-Channel 21
Become a member of public television station WLIW-Channel 21 at the basic membership level of $60 and use your membership card to receive admission discounts to several Long Island museums including:
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve (Glen Cove)
One free child's admission with one paid adult.Cradle of Aviation Museum
two-for-one admissionThe Heckscher Museum of Art
two-for-one admission.
See the WLIW-Channel 21 Web Site for more information on membership.
