Become a member

What are the benefits of joining ASDC?

  1. Unity: we’re stronger together
    As an ASDC member you’ll be an integral part of the science centre and museum network, joining over 50 unique organisations to share ideas, challenges, skills and inspiring practice in STEM engagement.
  2. Collaborative national STEM projects
    We secure funding and partnerships to create a wide range of national STEM engagement programmes that forward our mission and align with our values.
  3. Representing science centres and museums
    ASDC members play an essential role in the nation’s inclusive engagement with science. As part of our ongoing advocacy work, we raise the profile of science and discovery centres and museums within the STEM education and skills ecosystem.
  4. Seeing the bigger picture
    We work closely with science centres and museums nationally and internationally, alongside our sister science engagement networks such as Ecsite and the British Science Association.
  5. Supporting your organisation
    With access to relevant and expert advice through the ASDC team directly, connections within the membership, or collaboration with partners or specialists from our wider network, ASDC is here to support your organisation.
  6. Updates from across the network
    Our monthly newsletter and social media channels share the very latest in news, events, jobs and funding opportunities from ASDC members, and the wider STEM community.

The full list of benefits along with information on membership structure and fees can be found in the Members Pack which you can download below.

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How do I join?

To apply for ASDC Membership, please complete the online application form in this link.

The ASDC membership fees are £489, £754 and £1,352 based upon the number of individual staff at your centre.

Our membership year runs from April 1 - March 31 and new members will need to be approved by the ASDC Board. All members can vote at the AGM and can stand for election to the ASDC Board. All new members must demonstrate scientific integrity in their work and we encourage all to sign up to the Ecsite statement on Science and Evolution.

Renew your membership

ASDC Annual Membership runs From April 1st - March 31st each year.

Each year in March we send your membership renewal invoice direct to your finance department. This invoice is marked FAO of a named ASDC contact at your science centre.

At the same time we email the same named person at your science centre to let them know the membership invoice has been sent.

Please feel free to email admin@sciencecentres.org.uk if you have any questions.

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