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Become a Member
As a member, you’re more than a visitor – you’re part of a community that celebrates wonder, discovery, and the protection of our waters, from the mountain streams to the sea.
Your membership keeps you connected to the extraordinary aquatic life of North Carolina all year long.
Membership Levels & Pricing
Memberships |
Individual $79 per year Join or Renew | Dual $99 per year Join or Renew | Family $109 per year Join or Renew | Family Plus $249 per year Join or Renew |
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| Free Aquarium Admission for Adults | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Free Aquarium Admission for Children or Grandchildren Under Age 18 | – | – | ||
| Free NC Zoo Admission | ||||
| Single-Use Admission Passes | – | – | 2 | 5 |
| Premium Aquarium Gift | – | – | – | |
| Jennette’s Pier Walk-On Pass | ||||
| Gift Shop and Program Discounts | ||||
| Reciprocity with 150+ Other Zoos & Aquariums |
Give the gift of Membership!
Featured
Member Movie Night
Monday, July 13
Member movie night is back at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island! You’ll have time to explore the aquarium and shop the gift store without the daytime crowds before and after joining us in Neptune’s Theatre at 6:30 PM for a screening of Sharks in a Changing Sea. We’ll have complimentary food, snacks, and beverages available throughout the evening. Spots are limited so be sure to register today!
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Member Movie Night
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Join us for a fun, after-hours movie night at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores! You’ll have time to explore the aquarium and shop the gift store without the daytime crowds before and after joining us in the Big Rock Theatre at 6:30 PM for a screening of Sharks in a Changing Sea. We’ll have complimentary food, snacks, and beverages available throughout the evening. Spots are limited so be sure to register soon!
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Green Swamp Member Adventure
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Did you know? Venus flytraps only grow naturally in the wild within a small region of North and South Carolina, and right here in North Carolina is one of the best places to see them up close. Join us for an unforgettable Member hike through the Green Swamp in Supply, NC!
AZA RECIPROCITY
As a North Carolina Aquarium Society member, your benefits go far beyond our coast. Through our partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), you’ll enjoy discounted admission at more than 150 zoos and aquariums across the country, including free admission to the NC Zoo!