Membership

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111 North Lincoln Avenue
Chanute, Kansas 66720, US

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Tue - Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun - Mon: Closed

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+1 (620) 431-2730

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS ALL MEMBERSHIPS RECEIVE

10% STORE DISCOUNT AT OSA’S ARK GIFT STORE E-SUBSCRIPTION TO WAIT-A-BIT NEWS.

INVITATIONS TO SPECIAL EVENTS, EXHIBIT OPENINGS, AND MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION EVENTS.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER: $40

  • FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION

ADVENTURER: $300

  • FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION FOR 4 ADULTS PLUS 6 GUEST PASSES.
  • A MARTIN + OSA JOHNSON DVD OF CHOICE ( $14.50 VALUE).
  • DISCOUNT ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

FAMILY MEMBER: $100

  • FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION FOR 2 ADULTS AND CHILDREN (UP TO AGE 18) IN THE HOUSEHOLD.
  • A MARTIN + OSA JOHNSON DVD OF CHOICE ( $14.50 VALUE).
  • DISCOUNT ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • PRESERVING HISTORY
  • ENHANCING COMMUNITY
  • QUALITY OF LIFE
  • EDUCATING & ENGAGING CHILDREN
  • PROVIDING CULTURAL & ART PROGRAMING
  • TOURIST REVENUE BOOSTS
  • LOCAL BUSINESSES SALES

Annual Memberships

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR - $500+ 

  • RECOGNIZED AS BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR.

SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR - $1000+ 

  • RECOGNIZED AS SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR.

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR - $2500+ 

  • SAFARI MUSEUM GIFT BASKET.
  • 4 FREE GALA TICKETS.
  • FRAMED SAFARI PHOTO.
  • ONE FREE FACILITY RENTAL FOR DAYTIME OR EVENING EVENTS.
  • RECOGNIZED AS PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • PRESERVING HISTORY
  • ENHANCING COMMUNITY
  • QUALITY OF LIFE
  • EDUCATING & ENGAGING CHILDREN
  • PROVIDING CULTURAL & ART PROGRAMING
  • TOURIST REVENUE BOOSTS
  • LOCAL BUSINESSES SALES

PASSPORT SPONSOR - $600 

  • PROVIDE FREE GENERAL ADMISSION FOR ONE MONTH.
  • RECOGNIZED AS PASSPORT LEVEL SPONSOR. 

GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR - $1500+ 

  • SAFARI MUSEUM GIFT BASKET.
  • 2 FREE GALA TICKETS.
  • RECOGNIZED AS GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR. 

DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSOR - $5000+ 

  • SAFARI MUSEUM GIFT BASKET.
  • 8 FREE GALA TICKETS.
  • FRAMED SAFARI PHOTO.
  • TWO FREE FACILITY RENTALS FOR DAYTIME OR EVENING EVENTS.
  • RECOGNIZED AS DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSOR.

Annual Sponsorships

Admission


General Admission

Thanks to the museum’s PASSPORT Program,
General admission is FREE now through February 2025!


Our full list of Passport Sponsors is below; please join us in recognizing them!


Guided Group Tour

2 week Notice Required


“Adults & Seniors: $4, College Students & Kids 6-12 $1 and Children under 6: Free with an adult

  • Guided Tours & Group Visits

    Guided Tours for schools & tours are available for a discounted rate but must be pre-arranged, please call

    (620) 431-2730 or email osajohns@safarimuseum.com


    Open daily at 111 North Lincoln Avenue, Chanute, Kansas 66720, US


    Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM


    Closed Sundays + Mondays throughout the year and on the following holidays:


    New Years, Christmas Eve & Day, Easter, Independence Day & Thanksgiving; early closure on New Year's Eve

  • Visitor & Tour Information

    Tours of the Museum are conducted by our professional staff upon request with at least TWO WEEKS NOTICE, PLEASE.


    We have a very small staff at this non-profit museum, but for pre-arranged groups, we can offer tours:


    Tuesday - Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM


    The Museum consists of four main touring areas including the Johnson Exhibition, The Selsor Gallery and The Leighty Room on the second floor, and the Oceania Exhibition. The Imperato African Gallery and the 30-seat Snark Theater on the first floor.


    For Museum tour reservations or to ask specific questions to help us best serve your group’s needs, please contact us at 620-431-2730.

  • Accessibility

    From specialized, accessible parking with curb ramps to push activated doors to an elevator, the museum is fully accessible!

  • Safety Regulations

    For the safety of its holdings, No food may be brought into the Museum. Picnicking may be done in a neighboring park. Several parks in the area can accommodate large tour groups. For information on PARK availability, please contact the Chanute Parks and Recreation Department at +1 (620) 431-4199. Also, a list of area restaurants is available at the Museum.

  • Photo and Video Policy

    Visitors are encouraged to take photographs and make video recordings in the Chanute Museum for their personal use. Publication, broadcast, or other distribution or commercial use of any photographs or videos, including any on this website, is prohibited without the express written permission of the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum.

Make a Day of It: Chanute

After your museum visit, explore more of Chanute — great local restaurants, small shops, and community attractions are just minutes away. Check out Chanute Tourism for ideas, maps, and seasonal highlights.

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