Become A Member

An Aquarium membership means for a full year.

Oregon Coast Aquarium Membership

Your annual membership helps maintain and bring in new exhibits, rehabilitate injured marine wildlife, and provide education about the ocean and its inhabitants. Enjoy unlimited free admission for a year, plus many other benefits, while playing a crucial role in supporting our mission.

Renewing your membership? A reminder that unexpired renewals are renewed for one year out from your current membership’s expiration date–renew early without fear of ‘losing’ months.

Membership Benefits

Every personal or household membership receives these exclusive benefits:

Unlimited admission for one full year
Reciprocal membership to our partner organizations
Invitations to exhibit previews
Free e-subscription to the Aquarium’s digital newsletter, Waterlines
Access to exclusive member events, talks, & workshops
Free admission to popular holiday events
Discounts on programs and special events, gift shop merchandise, coffee shop and café purchases, guest admission tickets, and facility rentals
Additional benefits for upper-level members

More About Membership Benefits

Membership Reciprocity

Members, did you know you can get free access to partner organizations during the year?

Museums and attractions in the Portland metro area and beyond have teamed up to offer a reciprocal membership program. Members of the Northwest Attractions Alliance (formerly the Portland Attractions Marketing Alliance or PAMA) initiated this special promotion as a way to show appreciation for each attraction’s loyal members, as well as to highlight the important role that cultural attractions play in the community.

With NWAA, participating attractions sponsor a free admission month as part of this popular program. Through the year, membership to one of the organizations is your key to free admission for up to four people during the assigned month.

For full details visit our membership reciprocity page:

Unlimited Admission

The most exciting part of your Aquarium membership is the ability to come back again and again! Members gain free entry to the Aquarium, and depending on your membership level you can even bring guests along! Join us for day events, new exhibits, or just a fun day on the coast.

Member Events

From keeper chats to gyotaku painting workshops, members gain access to exclusive chats, events, and workshops at the Aquarium. Keep an eye out on our member events page, or subscribe to our Newsletter for the latest details delivered right to you!

Free Admission To Holiday Events

Members gain free admission to holiday events! This means popular events like Sea of Lights can be visited again and again for no fee at all!

See what events are coming up by checking our calendar page:

Discounts

Whether you’re trying to shake hands with an octopus or purchase a painting in our gift shop, members get to do so at a discount!

Members automatically get a discount on Aquarium programs and special events, gift shop merchandise, coffee shop and café purchases, guest admission tickets, and facility rentals.

Have questions? Can’t find your membership card?

Check out our Membership FAQ, for often asked questions and details regarding our e-membership app, how to set up on online profile on our ticketing site, and more.

Is your business looking for unique support opportunities? Try a corporate sponsorship!

Corporate sponsorships provide exciting opportunities to achieve targeted marketing and meet community investment goals that align with the philanthropic mission of your business. Whether sponsoring an event, underwriting an exhibit, supporting a program, or building a facility, corporate contributors benefit from high-impact visibility and recognition.

Call 541-283-1132 to speak with a representative in our Development Department about tailored sponsorship opportunities for your business or contact membership@aquarium.org.

Gift Memberships

Looking for the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life? Give the gift of an Aquarium membership! Gift memberships are available for any membership level, just be sure to select the ‘gift’ option when checking out!

Membership Department

This contact information is for our Membership Department only. For general questions please contact us at 541-867-3474 seven days a week.

Looking for additional opportunities to support the Aquarium?

Learn more about our Adopt An Animal, Buy A Brick and Planned Giving programs.