MEMBERSHIP
You belong at the center of it all.
Why become a member?
Membership gives you more ways to explore, more value with every visit, and more access to the experiences you love.
Membership Levels
All members receive exclusive mailings from the Clay Center, including the Clay Center Annual Report and the Quarterly Clay Center calendar.
CLAY FOR TWO
$90
ACCESS
✓ Unlimited museum gallery admission for one named adult and one guest
✓ Access to exclusive member-only events and programs
✓ Exclusive first access to the newest Clay Center exhibits
DISCOUNTS
✓ Discounted admission on films in the Caperton Planetarium & Theater
✓ Discounts on programs in the Avampato Discovery Museum and Juliet Art Museum
RECIPROCAL BENEFITS
★ MOST POPULAR
CLAY FAMILY
$125
ACCESS
✓ Unlimited museum gallery admission for two named members and all children under 18 in the household
✓ Access to exclusive member-only events and programs
✓ Exclusive first access to the newest Clay Center exhibits
DISCOUNTS
✓ Discounted admission on films in the Caperton Planetarium & Theater
✓ Discounts on programs in the Avampato Discovery Museum and Juliet Art Museum
RECIPROCAL BENEFITS
CLAY PLUS
$175
ACCESS
✓ Unlimited museum gallery admission for two named members and all children under 18 in household; One free adult guest per visit; Four complimentary museum passes per year
✓ Access to exclusive member-only events and programs
✓ Exclusive first access to the newest Clay Center exhibits
✓ Early access to purchase tickets to shows and performances
DISCOUNTS
✓ Discounted admission on films in the Caperton Planetarium & Theater; Four film or show tickets per year
✓ Discounts on programs in the Avampato Discovery Museum and Juliet Art Museum
✓ Discounts on camps, workshops, and birthday parties
RECIPROCAL BENEFITS
EMAILS
✓ Advance email notification of all shows and performances
PARKING
✓ Two parking vouchers
TICKET PROTECTION
✓ Replacement of lost or stolen performance tickets
BEST FIT FOR FREQUENT VISITORS
CLAY PREMIUM
$275
ACCESS
✓ Unlimited museum gallery admission for two named members and all children under 18 in household; One free adult guest per visit; Four complimentary museum passes per year
✓ Unlimited Caperton Planetarium & Theater show and film access for two named members and all children under 18 in household; Four complimentary film or show tickets per year
✓ Access to exclusive member-only events and programs
✓ Exclusive first access to the newest Clay Center exhibits
✓ Early access to purchase tickets to shows and performances
DISCOUNTS
✓ Discounts on programs in the Avampato Discovery Museum and Juliet Art Museum
✓ Discounts on camps, workshops, and birthday parties
EMAILS
✓ Advance email notification of all shows and performances
PARKING
✓ Two parking vouchers
TICKET PROTECTION
✓ Replacement of lost or stolen performance tickets
Benefits
Early Access & Exclusive Events
Clay Center members enjoy early access to upcoming experiences, including previews of new exhibits before they open to the public—offering a more personal and engaging way to explore what’s new.
Members also receive exclusive invitations to workshops, classes, and special events designed to inspire creativity and curiosity. These unique opportunities provide a deeper connection to the arts and sciences through hands-on learning and behind-the-scenes experiences.
Reciprocal Benefits
Clay Center members enjoy reciprocal benefits through participating partner networks, including:
ASTC for access to hundreds of science and technology museums
NARM for expanded reciprocal benefits at arts and cultural institutions at the Premium level
This means your membership can open the door to free or discounted admission at museums across the country.
Discounts
Members also benefit from discounts on films and shows in the Caperton Planetarium & Theater, along with savings on programs in the Avampato Discovery Museum and Juliet Art Museum.
Enjoy more of what you love while making the most of every visit.
Every membership helps make art, education, and discovery possible at the Clay Center.
Share the Clay Center with someone you love.
A gift membership is the perfect way to celebrate birthdays, holidays, and special moments.
Reciprocal Benefits
Members receive reciprocal benefits at hundreds of art and cultural institutions through the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Program. Premium members enjoy even more access, with reciprocal benefits through both the ASTC and the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) programs. With hundreds of participating institutions to explore, we encourage you to check their websites for the most up-to-date locations and details.
Reciprocal Institutions Within Driving Distance
Upcoming Member Events
Check back soon for exclusive member-only events.
Important Membership Notes
Memberships are household memberships and are not transferable.
Clay Plus and Clay Premium now include former Concert Club benefits.
Current Concert Club members may continue to use their benefits through the remainder of their annual membership.
Please contact the Clay Center with any questions.