FCMoD Membership FAQs

The Explore More levels unlock a world of perks. For only $50 from our base Membership levels, you gain benefits like free Daily Dome shows, higher discounts, early registration opportunities, access to North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) institutions, and even a behind-the-scenes tour with our Executive Directors! You can upgrade your Membership to the Explore More levels anytime.

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.

Explore More Members will receive an email with a registration link before the event.

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

If your child is currently enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Program through Poudre School District or Thompson School District, you will fill out an application to receive a free one-year Membership to the museum. During your application, you will have the option to choose between the Explore 2, Explore 5, and Explore 8 levels. If you are interested in upgrading your Membership to an Explore More level, you can do so for $50. The school districts verify whether a child is enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program, so please reach out to them directly if you have any questions or to verify if your child is actively enrolled for the year.

Explore More Members receive free access to several dome shows year-round.

Daily Dome shows and Weekend Music Dome shows. Find the schedule here: https://fcmod.org/dometheater/

Afterhours events, ACT Film Fest screenings, any future “special event “screenings, astronomy events Womens’ History Month presentations, Horsetooth International Film Fest screenings, speaking events, other documentary screenings, FoCoMX performances.

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 Member 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 for your Membership to pay for itself. One trip for two adults and two youth equals $56.50, and an Explore 5 level costs $135, so the cost of Membership would be covered in just 2.39 trips! In addition to unlimited free admission for a year, your Membership also includes a discount at The Museum Store and discounted 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 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.