Museum of the Earth, located in Ithaca at 1259 Trumansburg Road, offers a certificate for a One-Year Explorer Membership which starts when your certificate is activated. Visit the Museum and journey 540 million years back in time. Discover the origins of our planet. Experience what life was like in three ancient worlds of NYS - and so much more! As an Explorer Member, the high bidder will enjoy unlimited entry to the Museum for one year, a subscription to American Paleontologist our Earth science magazine, which includes Fossil Stuff, a newsletter for children, free reciprocal membership to more than 300 science and technology museums worldwide, a 10 percent merchandise discount, discounts on education programs and field trips and a Coelophysis bumper sticker. All the benefits are extended to three generations of your family,and all children in the household, plus one additional guest, and you'll also receive 2 free admission passes to give. For more information, please visit www.museumoftheearth.org .

Certificate expires on 10/31/11.