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After more than 50 years of ocean research, education and outreach, Mote stands as one of the largest independent nonprofit marine research organizations in the nation. As a Mote Member, you'll get an insider's view of our research, have unlimited access to our visitor-friendly Aquarium, receive special educational opportunities and get regular updates about Mote science.

Mote Membership Benefits

• Admission with your guests to Mote Aquarium for one year.* Please note: One of the members named on the membership card must be present for the membership to be valid.
• Reciprocal benefits granting Mote members free or discounted admission to more than 100 zoos, aquariums and gardens across the country and in Canada and Mexico. Reciprocal Benefits List. Using your benefits.
  
• Discounts on most purchases at Mote Aquarium gift shops, on education programs (including summer camps and family programs), on children's Birthday Parities and Breakfast at Mote for adults and on the Sarasota Bay Explorer boat cruise.
• Special benefits for the annual Special Lecture Series (formerly Monday@Mote). The Special Lecture Series is an evening lecture series featuring renowned scientists and experts speaking on many fascinating marine-related topics. Lectures are normally scheduled between January and March.
• Subscription to Mote publications: Mote E-News (a monthly e-mail newsletter of Mote happenings), Mote News (a print newsletter from  Mote mailed to your home three times a year) and Mote Magazine, an annual publication covering the stories of Mote's sea science research.
• Behind-the-Scenes Research Laboratory Tours for Sustaining Members and above. Please call (941) 388-4441, ext. 300, for reservations. Please note: Two week advance reservations are required. Tours are not recommended for children younger than 16.
• Frequently Asked Questions

*Please note: We hope you enjoy sharing Mote Aquarium with your friends and families, but please remember that one of the named members on your membership card must be present for a membership to be valid. Photo IDs may be requested with your current membership card upon admission to Mote Aquarium.

• DUO ~ $50
  Unlimited free visits for you and one guest to the Aquarium for one year. (Two visitors each trip)

• FRIEND ~ $90-One Year; $160-Two Years (10% discount)
  Unlimited free visits for you and three guests to the Aquarium for one year. (Four visitors each trip)

• SPONSOR ~ $125-One Year; $220-Two Years (10% discount)
  Unlimited free visits for you and five guests to the Aquarium for one year. (Six visitors each trip)

• SUSTAINING ~ $300
  Unlimited free visits for you and seven guests to the Aquarium for one year. (Eight visitors each trip)

• PATRON ~ $500
  Unlimited free visits for you and nine guests to the Aquarium for one year. (10 visitors each trip)

• BENEFACTOR ~ $1,000
  Unlimited free visits for you and 11 guests to the Aquarium for one year. (12 visitors each trip)