Corporate Member FAQ
Is a corporate membership the same as a household membership?
No. Each corporate member company receives a number of one-time-use paper passes for distribution to employees, guests, and / or clients. Each company chooses how to distribute its passes. Only executive pass holders receive cards; executive pass benefits are redeemable by the pass holder named on card only (ID may be required). Please visit Corporate Membership Benefits for more information.
What can I do with my passes that have expired?
As long as your corporate membership is active, we will exchange your expired passes for passes with your current membership expiration date. Just send us the expired passes and we will send you new ones.
Once we've joined the corporate membership program, how soon will we receive our membership fulfillment package?
You should receive your package in approximately one week, although delivery may take longer during holiday periods or other seasonal rushes. Also, please note that renewal requests received at the end of the month tend to take longer to process, as this is when our systems are updated to reflect donations for the month.
Are the Exhibit Halls passes redeemable for admission to any other museums in the United States?
No. Only executive passes offer complimentary admission to a limited number of other museums and science centers. Executive pass holders can refer to the Association of Science-Technology Center Passport Program website for more information.
Are executive passes transferable?
No. Executive passes may only be used by the card holder whose name appears on the card. The card holder may also put his or her spouse's name on the card.
Is it true that executive passes come with unlimited free parking all year?
Yes. Executive pass holders enjoy free parking all year in the Museum garage.
How do I use my executive pass to receive free parking?
Please bring your parking ticket and your executive pass to the Information Desk and have them validate your ticket.
How frequently do you send the e-newsletter?
Corporate Connections, the e-newsletter for the corporate membership program, includes notices of upcoming exhibits, programs, volunteer opportunities, events, and other ways to stay involved with the Museum. It is automatically sent monthly to the working contact, primary contact, and executive pass holders designated by your company. The working contact is responsible for disseminating the information in it to other employees. If you work for a corporate member company and would also like to receive Corporate Connections, please email us at corpmemb@mos.org.
Is there a discount for special exhibits?
Discounts for special exhibits vary. The Museum notifies corporate members of the pricing structure well in advance by email, mailings, and Web updates.
Is there a community relations element to a corporate membership?
Yes! Our volunteer program, for example, brings corporate member employees into the Museum to work on a variety of projects that directly benefit individuals — not only in Boston and Cambridge, but across the nation as well. In addition, our Museum of Science Community Access Program (SciCAP) distributes passes donated by corporate members to thousands of area schools, social service agencies, and non-profits.
We strongly believe that one of the most important aspects of our program is connecting member companies with the Museum; in partnering together, we are able to more effectively provide the wider community with exciting resources, experiences, and opportunities.
As a corporate member, what is the return on investment for my company?
Corporate member companies provide financial support for the Museum of Science — a world-renowned institution dedicated to inspiring and engaging future scientists, engineers, and technical workers. In return, we are pleased to offer member companies a benefits package in which the fair market value significantly exceeds the cost; recognition on our lobby boards (approximately 1.6 million visitors to the Museum annually) and Web pages (110,000 unique views per week); and increased networking and teambuilding opportunities for your employees through events and volunteer projects.
When is the corporate relations office open?
The corporate relations office is open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours may vary due to holiday, vacation, and out-of-office schedules. Please call 617-589-0232 to reach us or email us at corpmemb@mos.org.
