Membership
CREHST is the official docent for Hanford artifacts, but also aims to tell the story of the American Indians who once camped along the Columbia River, the ongoing scientific developments at Hanford, the community's contribution to World War II and agriculture in the Columbia Basin.
You can help. Annual memberships start at $25 for individuals ($22 for students/seniors/educators) and $100 for businesses and institutions. Membership benefits include free admission to the museum and over 280 science and technology museums around the country (full listing/institution search), discounts on gift shop merchandise and events and a subscription to CREHST's newsletter, The Flow. Call 943-9000 for more information.
- Individual membership information
- Business and Corporate membership information
Two classes of membership are available to meet a wide range of needs:
Individual General Memberships
A membership is a gift to treasure visit after visit, one that will last all year. You will be supporting CREHST, a cultural institution, and providing an enriching experience for the recipient. A family of four pays for their membership after just two visits to CREHST, which means more educational and entertainment opportunities for the price than almost anything else you can do. Purchasing a CREHST membership is a wise investment and is critical to establishing CREHST as a centerpiece of the Tri-Cities community.
CREHST is operated by the Environmental Science and Technology Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) educational organization. As such, a portion of your membership is tax deductible according to the current tax laws and structures (discuss this with your tax professional to determine your deductible amount).
Membership Benefits
All memberships are for one year and include the following:
- Personalized membership card
- Unlimited admission to CREHST (open 361 days each year)
- Subscription to the quarterly newsletter The Flow
- Invitation to members-only premiers and events
- 10% discount in River Store on purchases over $5
- Priority registration for adult and children's classes
- Reduced rates on lectures, programs, classes, and children's activities (Summer Science Camp & After School Science)
- Free admission to 200+ ASTC member museums (full list of ASTC museums)
Additional benefits are based on membership level.
General Family - $40
(Two adults and all children 18 years and under)
- 4 guest passes
General Grandparent - $40
(Grandparents with grandchildren 18 years and under)
- 4 guest passes
Senior (over 55)/Student (ages 7 - 17) - $22
- 2 guest passes
Educator - $22
(Full-time teachers - all mailings sent to your school address during the academic year and to your home address in the summer)
- 2 guest passes
- 20% off River Store materials for classroom use
Individual - $25
- 2 guest passes
Museum Donor - $100
- 10 guest passes
- Appreciation gift: CREHST mug
Museum Patron - $250 to $900
- 15 guest passes
- Appreciation gift: Two complimentary tickets to annual Spring Swing Gala event
Gold Circle Benefactor - $1,000 or above
- 15 guests passes
- 2 complimentary tickets to annual Spring Swing Gala event
- Appreciation gift: Gold-lettered brick installed in CREHST pathway
Business Memberships
Business Donor - $100
- 10 guest passes per year
Business Patron - $250
- 15 guest passes per year
Business Benefactor - $1,000 or above
- 25 guest passes per year
- 2 membership cards
- 2 complimentary tickets to annual Spring Swing Gala event
- Appreciation gift: gold-lettered brick installed in CREHST pathway
Corporate Partner - $2,500 to $4,900
- 1 "gold" engraved membership card
- 10% discount on auditorium rental
- Appreciation gift: 8" x 8" name recognition beige-lettered brick
Corporate Friend - $5,000 and above
- 2 "gold" engraved membership cards
- 15% discount on auditorium rental
- Appreciation gift: 8" x 8" name recognition gold-lettered brick
To discuss corporate membership, please email the museum director, Ellen Low, or call Ellen at (509) 943-9000.