Join Ecsite

Ecsite welcomes non profit and for profit members from across the globe, apply today!


Why join Ecsite?

  • Ecsite takes a bold approach to working together around the crucial issues of our time.
  • We support our members to make a bigger collective impact on society.
  • We focus on the needs of member professionals as individuals, connecting people online and in person to exchange, share experiences and spark common projects.

Apply to become a member today to collaborate on European projects, attend the Ecsite Conference at a discounted fee, participate in high-profile events, keep abreast of the latest news from other members and the EU institutions - and much more.


Who can be an Ecsite member?

Ecsite welcomes all organisations who share our mission and values and are active in communicating science with the public.

  • Science Centres & Museums
  • Natural History Museums
  • Science festivals
  • Zoos and aquariums
  • Botanical gardens
  • Local authorities
  • Universities
  • Research organisations
  • Organisations working in or supporting others in the pursuit of communicating science with the public 

Ecsite has three different categories of members determined by your organisation's status:

FULL MEMBERSNon-profit organisations based in geographical Europe
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSNon-profit organisations based outside of Europe
SUSTAINING MEMBERSFor-profit organisations including one-person companies 

You will find more details on eligibility criteria and categories can be found in the Internal Regulations.

Application process

  1. Complete the membership application form 
  2. Our membership team will contact you if there are any questions
  3. All applications are reviewed by the Ecsite Board during board meetings which usually take place in March, June and November
  4. You will receive feedback on the boards decision within 2 weeks of the Board meeting


Membership Benefits


BENEFITS FULL MEMBERS ASSOCIATE SUSTAINING 1-PERS. COMPANY
ENRICH YOUR PRACTICE / DEVELOP YOUR NETWORK
Network with Senior managers at the Directors Forum X X
Enjoy discounts and / or priority on learning opportunities X X X X
Join the community of professionals of the Ecsite Thematic groups X X X
SAVE MONEY
Enjoy a discount on Conference registration fees X
Enjoy a larger discount on Conference registration fees X X X
GET FUNDING
Be invited by Ecsite to participate in EU-funded projects X
Exceptionally X
STAY INFORMED
Access members’ only news X X X X
RAISE YOUR VISIBILITY AND ENLARGE YOUR MARKET
Apply for the Mariano Gago Ecsite Awards – or nominate peers who deserve them X X X X
Enjoy a 50% discount on a Conference ticket when you take a booth at the Conference Trade show X X
Promote your travelling exhibitions on EXTRA for free X X X X
Display your corporate profile on the online Members directory X X X X
Publish your news and events on the Ecsite website’s members page X X X X
GOVERN YOUR ASSOCIATION
Join the Board of Trustees X
Vote at the Annual General Meeting X
Be part of the Ecsite Conference Programme Committee and others X
MAKE THE CASE
Receive structured information and be part of advocating efforts at European and national levels X

2025 membership fees

FULL members

Fees for Ecsite Full members depend on the annual turnover of the organisation

annual turnover

< €1 million

€855
€1 million - €4,999,999€1,705
€5 million - €14,999,999€2,280
€15 million +€3,415

ASSOCIATE members

 €485


SUSTAINING members

Company    €960

One-person company   €485


The annual turnover (or operating income) includes all income including: revenues from admission, educational activities, rental of premises, revenue from rented outreach/ travelling activities and exhibitions, memberships dues, financial support from national and local government and from local authorities, grants and funding, restricted funds released during the year, donations, sponsorships (cash only), proceeds from fundraising activities and financial investments such as stock shares in companies.


Note that in cases where a member is part of a larger organisation (research institute, university etc.) the declared turnover should take into account only those activities that relate to the science engagement part of the organisation.

Questions?

Email Nicola Hamilton and Madisson Pillikse-Laidsaar at members@ecsite.eu, we are happy to help!


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Ecsite, 89/7, Avenue Louise, Louizalaan, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium

VAT number: BE0443 655 135

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