Many of the museums in Anderson County offer annual memberships that financially assist the organization to further their mission of preserving history.  The membership additional offers benefits such as unlimited visits, exclusive discounts, and access to special exhibits and events. It’s the perfect way to dive deeper into history, science, and art while supporting your local museum’s mission. Plus, memberships often come with added benefits like guest passes and access to reciprocal museum programs. Whether it’s family fun, personal enrichment, or a unique gift idea, an annual membership offers value that lasts all year long. Join today and make every visit an adventure!

Here’s a list of the 2025 Memberships and Benefits: 

• American Museum of Science and Energy-Range from $40 to $1,000-All AMSE Memberships include the ASTC Passport Program, which gives the member free admission into 350+ participating science centers and museums across the globe. In addition, all members enjoy 10% discount on Discovery Shop merchandise, 10% discount on programs and camps, 25% discount on facility rental, advance notice to openings, special events, exhibitions, VIP receptions, education programs, and Discovery Shop sales. Link to Memberships: https://amse.org/become-a-member and link to ASTC Passport Information: https://www.astc.org/membership/find-an-astc-member/passport/
• Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge-Range from $55 to $1,250-Depending on level of membership, membership includes free admission, discount, newsletters and 50% off admission to almost 200 museums for up to six (6) people.  https://childrensmuseumofoakridge.org/become-a-member/
• Museum of Appalachia-Depending on level of membership-Free Admission to the museum and most events, a free beverage with meal purchase, and 10% to 15% discount on non-sale gift shop items.  https://www.museumofappalachia.org/memberships/
• Little Ponderosa Zoo- Annual pass for $200.00 that includes up to six people.  Includes discounts on admission, animal feed and gift shop items.  https://littleponderosazoo.com/