Memberships

members get the best perks!

free general museum admission

Members enjoy free general admission all year.

members-only events

Upcoming date: February 5. We limit attendance, and it's just for members. Check your email for your invitation.

discounts & extras

$2 off admission for two friends every time you come in (not valid on Event Days)
10% off in the Café and Gift Shop
Discounted or free admission to family events
Discounts on workshops and venue rentals

guest passes

You will receive two one-time use guest passes to share with family and friends (valid for general admission only).

family and grandparent level benefit

Family and Grandparent level members get a 50% discount at over 120 museums around the country. Your digital card is all you need. Find a museum.

membership portal

You can update your contact info, view your recent transactions and save your digital membership card. Check it out here!

check us out!

Not sold on a membership quite yet? Come for a visit first! If you buy a membership on the day of your visit, you can apply your general admission fees to your membership purchase.

(Must purchase membership prior to leaving the Museum - no exceptions.)

give the gift of wonder and joy!

Purchase an e-gift card here

E-gift cards can be used towards admission, membership and/or purchases in The Gift Shop and Café.
An e-gift card can be sent right away or on a date of your choosing.
E-gift cards must be redeemed at the Museum. Simply show your e-gift card to the front desk to redeem for a membership or admission tickets. Online redemption of e-gift cards is NOT available.
Physical gift cards are available for purchase at the Museum only. We do not mail physical gift cards.
Memberships purchased with a gift card will begin on the date of the gift card redemption.

Purchase a year-long membership

Gift memberships become active immediately.
Select "this membership is a gift" at the beginning of the online form to choose if you would like the welcome email sent to the gift recipient or to you, the purchaser.
Gift memberships are delivered in 1 - 2 days with a digital membership card.
This membership card and a photo ID are required for every visit. They may visit prior to the arrival of their digital membership card, but must provide purchase confirmation.
To receive a welcome email before Christmas Day, memberships must be purchased by Friday, December 20 at 2 pm.
To get started, select a membership level below.

Annual memberships are tax-deductible. Membership benefits and pricing are subject to change. Please visit our FAQs page for answers to common questions.