Become a Friend of the Arlington Planetarium

The Friends of Arlington's Planetarium invite you to become a member! There are three categories of membership available:

Individual ($15/year)

Family ($25/year)

Sponsor ($50/year)

Friends of the Planetarium is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so all membership dues are 100% tax deductible.  The membership period runs from October 1 to September 30 of the following year. Memberships can begin at any time during the year, and expire on the next September 30th.  

Members receive the Friends of the Planetarium email newsletter , which includes advance notification of Friends-sponsored events including new planetarium shows, schedules, and science programs. All membership fees support the purchase new digital programming for community shows, sponsor planetarium training sessions for Arlington Public School (APS) teachers, and the David M. Brown scholarship for APS students. Members also enjoy reduced admission fees and invitations to Members-Only events.

How to become a Friend of the Planetarium:

• Online: Select the category of membership from the drop-down menu, below, and click Add to Cart. You can pay online with your credit card via PayPal.

• Check: Send a check to the Friends of the Planetarium, P.O. Box 7029, Arlington, VA 22207. Please include a copy of the completed membership application form.