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Membership Levels
There are many benefits to becoming a member of the Cincinnati Observatory. In addition to helping to support the Nation's Oldest Public Observatory, these benefits include:
- Free admission to our year-round Astronomy Evening programs (Please register online!)
- Members only classes and program offerings
- Discounts on special events, programs, and classes
- Priority Registration and Members Only access for select events and programs.
- Invitation to Friends of the Observatory (FOTO) Amateur Astronomers meetings (2nd Monday of each month at 7:30pm)
- Select discounts in the Gift Shop
- Subscription to monthly e-newsletter
Membership Levels
To join or purchase a gift membership, Click Here. For more details on the different levels and benefits click the level name below.
Individual
Family
Who: Two Adults + children under 18 in one family
Benefits: Core benefits plus discounted admission to Cosmic Kids and access to the Telescope Loan program.
Mars
Who: Two Adults + children under 18 in one family
Benefits: Core benefits plus discounted admission to Cosmic Kids and access to our telescope loan program
Venus
Who: Two Adults + children under 18 in one family
Benefits: Core benefits plus discounted admission to Cosmic Kids, telescope loan program, and two guest passes for astronomy nights
Mitchel Society Leadership Level
Moon Membership
Who: Two Adults + children under 18 in one family
Benefits: Core benefits plus discounted admission to Cosmic Kids, telescope loan program, four guest passes for astronomy nights, one private tour for up to 10 guests, and name listed in the COC’s Annual Report
Sun Membership
Who: Two Adults + children under 18 in one family
Benefits: Core benefits plus discounted admission to Cosmic Kids, telescope loan program, unlimited guest passes for astronomy nights, one private tour for up to 20 guests, and name listed in the COC’s Annual Report