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Is Cape Fear Museum of History and Science free with my membership?
Always call ahead. Rules change and each museum sets its own.
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science honors NARM (free entry), ASTC (free entry; not within 90 miles of your home museum or home), SERM (free entry), and Museums for All (SNAP EBT card) ($5 or less entry). Your card must show the program's logo, and many museums include programs only at certain membership levels.
230 Grace Street
| Program | Benefit | Details and restrictions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NARM | Free entry | — | On the NARM list as of Oct 2026 · official list |
| ASTC | Free entry | If you buy a membership here, these levels include ASTC: Individual: The public location is temporarily closed for renovations and will reopen on August 1, 2026.; Group: Family Membership, Smithsonian Affiliate Membership. Starting January 1, 2026, the public location is temporarily closed for renovations. The public location is temporarily closed for renovations and will reopen on August 1, 2026. Not valid within 90 miles of your home museum or home. | On the ASTC list as of Oct 2026 · official list |
| SERM | Free entry | — | On the SERM list as of Oct 2026 · official list |
| EBT card | $5 or less entry | Admission of $5 or less per person for up to 4 people with a SNAP EBT card and photo ID. Some museums also accept WIC. | On the EBT card list as of Oct 2026 · official list |
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