Membership

Scripps Oceanographic Society Membership

Your connection to the oceans and Scripps

SOS members connect with and support both Birch Aquarium and Scripps Institution of Oceanography in many ways, from visiting the aquarium, to participating in public programs, supporting ocean research, providing fellowships for young scientists, and more.

Turn admission into membership the day that you visit! There are various levels of membership. Please click on the sidebars for specific information.

Scripps Oceanographic Society members receive:

• Unlimited Birch Aquarium admission
• four guest passes each year
• 10% discount at the Splash Cafe and on purchases at the aquarium bookshop
• Discounted aquarium classes and programs for children and adults
• OnBoard, the quarterly aquarium activities newsletter and calendar
• Explorations, a monthly electronic magazine of ocean and earth science.
• Invitations to exhibit previews and members-only events

For more information on how you can support Birch Aquarium at Scripps's public programs and exhibits, and the journey of exploration and discovery at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, call the Birch Aquarium Membership office at 858/534-5771.

Your Membership Makes a Difference!

The Birch Aquarium receives no direct state funding, and must generate more than $4 million each year in gifts, grants, and income to operate its programs. Your membership provides vital support for the aquarium's interactive exhibits and dynamic public programs for all ages.

Your support also helps the aquarium maintain successful breeding programs (sea horses, corals, and more), which help reduce the need for collections in the wild.

Membership also provides crucial support for Scripps's outreach efforts, helping the aquarium deliver exciting science programs directly into the schools and communities, and promoting awareness of ocean science research.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is one of the largest, oldest, and most important centers for global science research and graduate student training in the world. Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for Scripps, dedicated to promoting ocean science education, interpreting Scripps research, and promoting ocean conservation. Come join in the journey of exploration and discovery through membership and donor support. We thank you for your support.