There are four ways to purchase a membership:

• At Catawba Science Center: On the SALT Block, 243 3^rd NE, Hickory, NC 28603
• Online: Here
• Phone: (828) 322-8169
• Mail: Catawba Science Center, PO Box 2431, Hickory, NC 28603

Your membership will be activated immediately upon receipt of payment.

Memberships are valid for 12 months and will expire the following year at the end of the month, regardless of the specific date purchased. Your membership expiration date is listed on your digital membership card. To maximize benefits, make sure to renew before your expiration date here.

A download link and instructions will be emailed to the primary member within 1 week of purchase or you can download your digital cards now by clicking here, entering the phone number associated with your membership and the last name of the primary adult on the membership, select Search, and then select Add to Wallet.

You can also download the eMembership App in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. See below for instructions.

eMembership App Easy Download Instructions

STEP 1: Download the eMembership App from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

STEP 2: Select the Catawba Science Center tile and then select Find My Membership Cards.

STEP 3: Enter the phone number associated with your membership and the last name of the primary adult on the membership.

STEP 4: You can now access your membership card in the app under Show My Membership Cards. To download the card to your phone, select Download My Cards, then select Add to Wallet.

Each adult name listed on the membership will have their own digital card, but they will need to use the primary member’s information (last name and phone number) to download their cards. When accessing your digital membership cards, swipe left to see the card with the second, third, or fourth adult’s name on the membership. You will then be able to text the cards out to the corresponding member.

No problem! You can also access your digital cards on a desktop computer by clicking here and printing a copy of the cards from home.

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You can visit the Catawba Science Center anytime without your digital card, you will however need to provide your ID to the desk as well as your name for our staff to locate your membership in our system. However, if you wish to use the reciprocity at other museums, you will need to provide either a digital card, or the printed version to gain admission to the other institutions.

Yes! The digital card will automatically update within minutes of your transaction. This means that you only have to download the card once!

Yes! Please visit a desk or call our office (828) 322-8169 x.323 to add someone to your membership for a one-time $25 fee. If you need to make other adjustments such as changing one of the members out for someone else, please stop by a desk to fill out our Membership Adjustment Form or email Membership@catawbascience.org

Whoops – so sorry! Please contact us through email or call (828) 322-8169 x.323 and we will be happy to make the correction.

Gift memberships have gone digital! When purchasing a gift membership, check the box to indicate “this membership is a gift” and select whether the membership should be delivered to the gift recipient or directly to you (the gift giver). The gift membership certificate will either be emailed to you or your giftee directly, based on your selection. The giftee can access their digital membership cards as soon as they receive their certificate!

Yes! You may apply your CSC admission toward a membership purchase on the day of your visit. Simply retain your original ticket receipt as proof of purchase and submit with your membership application at the admissions desk before leaving CSC.

Membership privileges may not be shared or transferred. Free admission to other guests with your membership is only available with our Premium Level memberships. Guests must always be accompanied by a member cardholder.

If you have a Student, Star Gazer, Solar System, Galaxy, or Universe level membership, only the people (and children if applicable) named on the membership will gain entry with the membership card. ID is required at check-in.

Yes! As long as your babysitter or nanny is 18, you can add them to your membership as an additional adult. Our memberships are set up for you to pick your level based on how many adults will be bringing your children to CSC.

Solar System - 2 adults are able to bring your children

Galaxy - 3 adults are able to bring your children

Universe - 4 adults are able to bring your children

Yes! Catawba Science Center members enjoy free or discounted general admission to more than 350 science centers around the world through the Association of Science and Technology Center’s (ASTC) Passport Program and more than 180 museums across the southeast through the Southeastern Reciprocal Membership Program (SEMC).

The reciprocal benefits vary by location and details are subject to change without notice. Local restrictions may apply. For more information check out our reciprocal membership page.