Membership Access Program

Membership Access Program (MAP)

If your family is enrolled in any of the following programs, a MAP membership is for you! These are just examples. MAP memberships are for any family who feels that the cost of a Sciencenter Family membership ($100/year) is financially out of their reach.

• School free/reduced price lunch program
• Head Start of Early Head Start
• Food stamps (SNAP), or AFDC or TANF (EBT card)
• Section 8 or HUD Public Housing Program Letter


If your family is enrolled in any of the following programs, a MAP membership is for you! These are just examples. MAP memberships are for any family who feels that the cost of a Sciencenter Family membership ($100/year) is financially out of their reach. Family must reside in Tompkins County or in one of these bordering counties: Cortland, Cayuga, Seneca, Schuyler, Chemung, Tioga

• School free/reduced price lunch program
• Head Start of Early Head Start
• Food stamps (SNAP), or AFDC or TANF (EBT card)
• Section 8 or HUD Public Housing Program Letter

We do not require any additional documents with your MAP application to confirm your eligibility.

Complete and submit our online Membership Access Program form. Once your enrollment is processed, typically within 10 days, you will receive an email with instructions for accessing and downloading your digital membership card.

Family membership includes the 2 adults and their children living in the same household.

Sciencenter members receive these benefits:

  • Free admission to the Sciencenter for one year for up to 2 adults and their children, all living in the same household
  • Free admission to over 325 ASTC science museums worldwide (see full list here)
  • 10% off Sciencenter Store purchases
  • Discounts on birthday parties, mini-golf, and summer camp

If you have questions, please email us at membership@sciencenter.org or call (607) 272-0600 ×118

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