Giving Societies

Discovery Society

The Discovery Society advances Fernbank's mission through unrestricted gifts of $2,500 to $4,999 annually. The Discovery Society shares Fernbank's vision that individuals of all ages can more deeply connect to the natural world and humanity through top quality educational programs.
Discovery Society members receive:

• Unlimited access to the Museum for you and your family
• Invitations for four to exclusive IMAX® previews, exhibit openings and other private events
• Eight complimentary IMAX® passes and 8 complimentary Museum guest passes
• Reciprocal membership to nearly 300 science and technology museums
• Two complimentary member enhancements

Conservation Society

The Conservation Society advances Fernbank's mission through unrestricted gifts of $5,000 to $9,999 annually. The Conservation Society name is drawn from the legacy of Fernbank's founders who led the effort to preserve Fernbank Forest as a school in the woods for nature study, which today is realized through Fernbank Museum.
Conservation Society members receive all benefits listed for Discovery Society and:

• Unlimited access to the Museum for you, your family and guests
• Invitations for six to exclusive IMAX® previews, exhibit openings and other private events
• Twelve IMAX® passes and 12 Museum guests passes
• Invitations to participate in private Fernbank field trip excursions
• 5% discount on facility rental

Fernbank Society

The Fernbank Society plays a major role in Fernbank's future by providing the Museum's most substantial annual support by individuals. Through unrestricted gifts of $10,000 or more, members of the Fernbank Society help Fernbank to measurably advance its mission. In return for their exceptional generosity, Fernbank Society members enjoy the foremost membership benefits.
Fernbank Society members receive all benefits listed for Conservation Society and:

• Unlimited access to the Museum and IMAX® Theatre for you, your family and guests
• Invitations for eight to exclusive IMAX® previews, exhibition openings and other private events
• VIP behind-the-scenes tours of exhibitions under development, special collections as well as field research and laboratory projects
• Exclusive access to staff, curators and guest scientists
• 10% discount on facility rental

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Development Office at 404.929.6376 or catherine.stolarski@fernbankmuseum.org..