Battle of the Basin
Science Showdown: Battle of the Basin
March is tournament season — and the REACH Museum is bringing the energy to local science.
All month long, we’ll share Columbia Basin “science matchups” — and join or renew in March to be automatically entered to win a free membership renewal + a $100 gift card.
Already a member? You can also be entered by visiting the museum, attending an education program, or referring a friend who purchases a membership.
Your Chance To Win!
Join or renew your REACH Museum membership in March and you’re automatically entered to win:
- A free one-year REACH Museum membership renewal
- A $100 gift card
Contest ends March 31.
Membership purchase or renewal = automatic entry. No additional form required.
Tip-off: Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Science Showdown begins: Monday, March 9, 2026
How to Enter the Drawing
New Members + Renewals
Join or renew a REACH Museum membership anytime in March and be automatically entered in the final drawing.
Current Members
Already a member? You can still be entered during March when you:
- Refer someone who purchases a membership
- Visit the museum
- Attend an education program or event
Weekly Membership Promotions
To keep things fun, each week features a different membership promotion:
Week 1
Free guest passes with new memberships and renewals
Week 2
10% off new memberships and renewals
Week 3
REACH Museum prize package
(Promotions apply to memberships purchased or renewed during the listed weeks.)
Campaign Schedule
- Sunday, March 8, 2026: Tip-off on social + first weekly email
- Monday, March 9, 2026: Science Showdown officially begins
- Every Sunday in March: Weekly email featuring new matchups and the promo for the week
- End of March: Final drawing + winner announcement
What Are the Science Matchups?
Matchups are short, fun “this vs that” prompts designed to spark curiosity about the Columbia Basin.
You’ll see them:
- On social media throughout the month
- In a weekly Sunday email (with matchups that may differ from social)
Examples you might see:
- Shrub-steppe vs Ice Age Floods
- Basalt cliffs vs Columbia River
- Desert wildlife vs Dark skies