ASTCPROGRAM

N.C. Transportation Museum members enjoy free or discounted general admission to more than 350 science centers around the world through the Association of Science and Technology Center’s (ASTC) Passport Program and we enjoy welcoming members of those Science and Technology Centers to our Museum. Please note that benefits vary by location and exclusions may apply.

[ ASTC Passport Program Infographic ]

Member Tips

Plan ahead.
Make sure to review the science center or museum’s reciprocal admission policy before you visit. Please note that exclusions may apply to special exhibitions or programs, or museums within a 90-mile radius of the N.C. Transportation Museum.

Don’t forget your membership card and ID.
Admissions staff reserve the right to request proof of residence and membership for benefits to apply.

ASTC MEMBERS VISITING THE N.C. TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

Qualifying ASTC Travel Passport Program memberships receive the following admission and train ride (excluding premium and special events):

Individual memberships receive one free admission and train ride.
Group memberships receive up to 2 adults (ages 13+) and 4 children (ages 3-12). Children under the age of 3 are free.

On-site ticket purchase only.

Guests using their ASTC Travel Passport Program membership can only purchase tickets on-site at the Barber Junction Visitor Center; no online reservations accepted. Reciprocity is subject to change.

Nearby Centers

While the ASTC Passport Program allows organizations to exclude members of other institutions within a 90-mile radius, the N.C. Transportation Museum has separate reciprocity agreements matching the above qualifying ASTC Travel Passport Program with the following institutions. Same restrictions apply and are subject to change:

Catawba Science Center | Hickory, NC
Kaleideum | Winston-Salem, NC
Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium | Gastonia, NC