As a Member, you can discover something new on every visit – all year long!
If you already hold an annual pass/basic membership, you can upgrade to a premium individual membership or family membership for some great extras:
Premium Individual Membership Upgrade
$75 – $29 = $46 for Upgrade from Adult Annual Pass
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- A full year of unlimited free admission to the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre;
- Free admission to Floating Ideas Lecture Series;
- Special members-only ‘Behind the Scenes’ tours offered quarterly;
- 15% discount on merchandise;
- A Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre Member decal;
- Quarterly e-newsletter;
- A distinctive Sea Star pin for your lapel;
- Invitation to various Oceaneer enrichment evenings.
Premium Family Membership Upgrade
$250 – $29 = $221 for Upgrade from ONE Adult Annual Pass
or
$250 – $58 = $192 for Upgrade from TWO Adult Annual Passes
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- A full year of unlimited free admission to the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre for two adults;
- A full year of unlimited free admission for up to eight children or grandchildren age 3 to 17;
- One free Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre birthday party for one child (named as member) OR a 25% discount on our Salish Sea Summer Camp for one child (named as member)
- Special member-only hours quarterly with behind the scenes tours;
- Free admission to Floating Ideas Lecture Series;
- 15% discount on merchandise;
- Two Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre Member decals;
- Quarterly e-newsletter;
- Two distinctive Sea Star pins for your lapel;
- Invitation to various Oceaneer enrichment evenings;
All Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre Members receive a 20% discount on daily admission rates to the Royal British Columbia Museum.*
There are three easy ways to upgrade your Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre membership:
- Visit the Membership Desk in the Centre. Open daily.
- Fill out our online membership upgrade form.
- Call our Membership Desk at 250.665.7511.
Make a Donation
The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre operates as a not-for-profit community facility that is self supporting through admission fees, grants and donations. The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is governed, funded and owned by the New Marine Centre Society. Initial funds for the Centre were raised through generous community support, and a major donation from Shaw Communications.
You may donate directly to the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre through CanadaHelps.
The Centre is an approved 1% for the Planet Non-Profit Partner. You may also donate through 1% FOR THE PLANET.
*This RBCM promotion runs from February 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013. Pass holders have to show their Membership Card at the Box Office/Cashier to receive the discount. Family rate is excluded.
