From zoos to children's museums to science-technology centers, your Dayton Society of Natural History membership can qualify your family for reciprocal or reduced rates to over 300 institutions worldwide. Please note that each institution sets its own policy on this agreement; call the institution prior to visiting to ensure that reciprocal agreements are in effect.

Reciprocity is a mutual exchange of privileges between two institutions, such as one science and technology center or zoo allowing free or reduced admission to members of another science and technology center or zoo. Membership to The Dayton Society of Natural History- Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park, and Fort Ancient offers free or reduced admission to other ASTC (Association of Science and Technology Centers) and AZA (American Zoo and Aquarium Association) institutions.

Your membership awards reciprocal benefits to hundreds of museums, zoos and aquariums around the country and world. Reciprocity lists vary depending on the level of membership you purchase.

Because reciprocal benefits are awarded at the sole discretion of the institution you are visiting, benefits may change at any time, without warning. We always recommend that you call the place you plan to visit to confirm reciprocal status before each visit. At all times, you must present your DSNH membership and photo ID to be eligible for reciprocal benefits.

Click Here for the ASTC Travel Passport Program Participants
Click Here for our AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program

For membership levels starting at $100.00 (excluding Add-on fees) and above additional reciprocity benefits apply through the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Program.

*Effective July 15, 2010, the Portland Children’s Museum and the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, will no longer honor Dayton Society of Natural History memberships unless you live in the Dayton, Ohio area.  However, the Dayton Society of Natural History (Boonshoft Museum, SunWatch and Fort Ancient) will continue to welcome members from these two venues as participating Association of Children’s Museum (ACM) institutions. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Effective May 1, 2009, the Boonshoft Museum and SunWatch are pleased to partner with the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA). If you possess an AIA permanent membership, you qualify for 50% off admission fees at both Boonshoft and SunWatch. Other institutions are also participating. Click here to see a full list and details.