Membership

Mount Washington Observatory is a legendary institution, known around the world for its work atop the tallest peak in the northeastern United States. Every day, around the clock, the crew of the Mount Washington Observatory braves incredible conditions, documenting and studying the mountain's extreme weather, conducting important scientific research and providing one-of-a-kind educational programs on and off the summit.

Membership is the fuel that powers the Mount Washington Observatory. It's been that way for decades and it will be that way for years to come. Thousands of Mount Washington fans across the nation and around the world support this unique nonprofit cause through membership, and we invite you to do the same.

As a thank you, Observatory members receive a number of fantastic benefits, including:

• Exclusive "members only" web content, including a video blog, unique webcam views, time-lapse sunrise and sunset movies and more
• A subscription to our quarterly magazine, Windswept
• Free admission to more than 200 science museums across North America
• Free tours of the mountaintop weather station
• Discounts in our retail stores
• Big savings on the purchase or lease of vehicles from Subaru

For a full list of membership benefits, please visit our benefits page.

Please, help support and sustain this important and unique nonprofit institution by becoming a member today. To do so, go to our online membership form or click "Join the Observatory" in the above menu. Thank you!