FCMoD Membership FAQs

Everyone’s family looks different. After receiving community feedback, we are removing restrictions that hinder you from bringing your loved ones. Now you can bring a group consisting of friends, family, neighbors, or anyone your heart desires! 

It’s just simpler! Instead of nine options to choose from, we’ve simplified our program into three
amazing options with add-on opportunities. Less time choosing, more time exploring!

The Explore More Add-On unlocks a world of perks. For only $50 you gain benefits like free daily dome shows, higher discounts, early registration opportunities, access to North American Reciprocal Museum institutions, and even a behind-the-scenes tour with our executive directors! You can upgrade your membership to include the Explore More Add-On at any time.   

The Give More Add-On is one-time or recurring donation that you can add to your membership. The Give More Add-On is a way for you to give an amount to the museum that is meaningful to you, because all our members are contributors! As a donor, your donation to the museum is tax-deductible. You will receive correspondence from us at the end of the year with all the relevant information you need to file your taxes. 

Members with the Explore More Add-On benefit will receive an email with a registration link before the event.   

As of January 31st, 2024, our previous membership pricing structures will no longer be available. If you have a current membership your current membership and benefits will stay the same until you are due for renewal.

if you are looking for an outline of your membership benefits you can reference our old membership program benefits.

We will continue to offer free memberships to families with children actively enrolled in the Early Childhood Program of PSD and TSD. When your membership expires, you can choose to renew at Explore 2, Explore 5, or Explore 8. If you are interested in upgrading your membership with the Explore More Add-On, you can do so for $50. Interested? Give us a call at (970) 221-6738 or let us know the next time you visit the museum.  

Please contact the Development department at development@fcmod.org for all inquiries related to charitable giving. 

If you would like to support our mission with a monetary donation, you can do so by selecting our Give More Add-On. This allows you to donate an amount that feels significant to you. If you were previously a contributing member, here is a breakdown of what add-on you should choose to roughly equate to the previous level of giving:  

• Innovator level = $8.00 / month or $91.00 / year
• Trailblazer level = $28.00 / month or $341.00 / year
• Champion level = $70.00 / month or $841.00 / year

In 2024, current Family Plus and Contributing Level Members, as well as “Explore More” Members.  

Daily Dome shows and Weekend Music Dome shows.  

• Afterhours events  
• Speaking events  
• ACT Film Fest screenings  
• Other documentary screenings  
• Any future “special event screenings”  
• Horsetooth International Film Fest screenings  
• Astronomy events  
• FoCoMX performances  
• Womens’ History Month presentations  
• Other

Your membership covers entry for the number of people associated with your level. Your group can be comprised of anyone you love—family and friends alike! Visitors may be asked to confirm member information to verify active membership.

Yes! Active Members at either organization can join the other at a 10% discount and, if you maintain active member status with both organizations, you can renew your memberships year-after-year at 10% off! You may visit either organization and show proof of membership to receive your discount! The discount applies to any level at either organization and must be purchased in-person with proof of active membership.

Yes! Your membership covers entry for the number of people associated with your level. For example, an Explore 8 cardholder can bring in seven guests in addition to themselves.

Memberships are the best way to get the most out of your museum! All it takes is a few visits to equal the cost of a membership. One trip for two adults and two youth equals $55, and an Explore 5 level costs $135, so the cost of membership would be covered in just 2.45 trips! 

In addition to unlimited free admission for a year, your membership also includes a discount at the Museum Store and discount tickets to the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater. With a membership, there’s savings all around! 

Membership dollars provide critical, sustainable support to our ever-changing immersive exhibits, our hands-on workshops and programs, and our ongoing effort to preserve and protect Northern Colorado’s stories and heritage through our Collections and Archives.

The cost of your membership is not eligible for a tax deduction; however, if you select the Give More Add-On, the amount you choose to donate is eligible for a tax deduction. The museum’s tax ID number is 74-2541265. All donations are acknowledged; if you choose a monthly donation, you will receive a single correspondence with your total donation amount for the calendar year. If you have questions about the Give More Add-On you can reach out to development@fcmod.org. You can also visit fcmod.org/support-opportunities for more information on how you can support the museum.

All members receive a 10% discount. Explore More Add-On members receive a 20% discount. 

Please present either your membership card or valid identification to receive your discount.

If you do not have your membership card, you may check in at the museum’s Welcome Desk with valid identification.