Discovery Circle

Your support means we can all discover more.

Science is all around us

Your contribution at the Discovery Circle level supports the day-to-day operation of the Museum, from ongoing collections care to exhibition development and educational programs.

Discovery Circle donors enjoy all our general membership benefits as well as the following Discovery Circle benefits after making their gift:

  • All-access passes for all group members (see giving levels below for group sizes)
  • Invitation to our annual Members’ Nights
  • Invitations to exclusive exhibition previews and opening events with content experts
  • Exclusive Discovery Circle communications, including our biweekly enews

Field Adventurer Membership (Gifts of $250-$499)

All membership and Discovery Circle benefits, plus:

  • All-access passes for four (4) adults and any children*
  • Invitation to Field Encounters event

Field Naturalist Membership (Gifts of $500-$999)

All membership and Discovery Circle benefits, plus:

  • All-access passes for six (6) adults and any children*
  • Invitation to virtual behind-the-scenes opportunities
  • Concierge Service to help arrange a Museum visit (48 hour notice)
  • Recognition in our Annual Report

Field Explorer Membership (Gifts of $1,000-$2,499)

All membership and Discovery Circle benefits, plus:

  • All-access passes for eight (8) adults and any children*
  • Access to the Founders’ Council Donor Lounge at Members’ Nights
  • Dedicated Staff Liaison to enhance your Museum experience
  • Highlights Tour of the Museum** (48 hour notice)

*Children, ages 17 and under, who live in the same household as the member, or who are grandchildren of the member.

**Subject to availability, health regulations, and museum limitations

Explore more

Take advantage of your complimentary access to the Museum. Reserve your passes to ticketed exhibitions.

You can help sustain our position as one of the leading natural history museum’s in the world—your investment as a part of the Discovery Circle ensures the Museum continues to deliver innovative education initiatives and exhibitions, groundbreaking research, and accessible collections.

Questions?

As a Discovery Circle donor, you’re officially a Field Museum insider. Please contact us with questions at supporters@fieldmuseum.org, or call 312.665.7777.