Become a Member
A Beaty membership means joining a lively community of people inspired by biodiversity, engaged with the natural world, and dedicated to conservation.
The best way to enjoy everything the museum has to offer is through membership, which includes year-round admission and comes with a number of member benefits.
To get even more out of your visits, choose one of our enhanced memberships. You will receive a range of privileges that will enhance your experience, while also making a valuable donation to the museum.
By choosing an enhanced membership, you'll be supporting our education and outreach programs, our lecture and discussion series, and the hands-on experiences our visitors enjoy. Donations also support the work of our world-class researchers as they advance global knowledge of biodiversity, conservation, and natural history.
Become a Member
| Online | By Phone: 604.827.4955 | By Fax |
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Membership Levels
| Individual Adult | Couple | Family (Up to 6 people, no more than 2 adults) | UBC Staff / Faculty*, Alum & UNA | Non-UBC Student / Senior | |
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| Basic | $35 | $45 | $55 | $30 | $25 |
| Sustainable Supporter | $120 | $120 | $120 | $120 | $120 |
| Curator's Friend | $240 | $240 | $240 | $240 | $240 |
| Collector's Choice | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Friend of the Blue Whale | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Basic
- Unlimited free admission to the Beaty Biodiversity Museum for one year
- Two complimentary guest passes
- Early notification of Beaty Biodiversity Lecture Series
- Invitation to member-only events
- Discounts on selected public and family programs
- Subscription to Beaty Biodiversity Museum e-news
- 10 per cent discount in the retail shop
Sustainable Supporter
- Includes all Basic Membership benefits PLUS:
- Tour of the museum collection and research lab
Curator's Friend
- Membership includes all Sustainable Supporter benefits PLUS:
- Personalized behind-the-scenes tour for up to six people
Collector's Choice
- Includes all Curators’ Friend benefits PLUS:
- Personalized behind-the-scenes tour for up to 12 people
- Invitation to a Curatorial Chat
Friend of the Blue Whale
- Membership includes all Collector's Choice benefits PLUS:
- Personalized behind-the-scenes tour for up to 20 people
- One complimentary parking pass per year
- Invitation for two to a talk by the Beaty Biodiversity Museum director followed by a reception under the blue whale
Getting to the Beaty
News and Events
Hours
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Closed on Mondays for research.
Birding Bonanza
March 10 - May 25, 2012
Discover the amazingly diverse lives of birds! Exclusive displays and activities will feature special collections of bird specimens, allowing visitors to view local birds like never before. Full details
Feast
May 17 - July 22, 2012
To eat or be eaten? Through stunning photographs, internationally acclaimed nature photographer Brad Hill presents an intimate look at animals feasting in the wild. Full details
Be sure to check out our full online calendar of daily and special events!
Raising Big Blue now showing at the Museum. Check the News and Events page for showtimes.
