Give a Family You Love a Year of FREE Admission
$139
Includes admission for up to two adults and all children in a household.
‣ Unlimited admission for one full year
‣ $2 discount on up to six guest tickets per visit
‣ 10% discount at museum café and store
‣ Discounts at partner retailers and attractions
‣ 50% off admission for your family at children’s museums nationwide via the ACM Reciprocal Network
Guest Add-Ons – $30 each
‣ Free admission for a friend, caregiver, grandparent or other relative every visit
‣ Can be a different guest each visit
$239
Includes Household membership benefits PLUS…
‣ 6 free parking passes
‣ 4 free admission tickets
‣ 4 free ice cream treats at the museum café
‣ Exclusive canvas tote bag
‣ Free/discounted admission to hundreds of science centers and museums across the U.S. via ASTC Travel Passport Program
Perks worth $250+
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Guest Add-Ons – $30 each
‣ Free admission for a friend, caregiver, grandparent or other relative every visit
‣ Can be a different guest each visit
Give single-day passes to three floors of fun!
Give single-day passes to three floors of fun!
Upcoming Exhibits
 NEW Permanent Exhibit!
Coming Winter 2021
Discover a shipwreck, practice scuba skills and explore towering cliffs.
Opens Winter 2022
Take a trip to the Island of Sodor, the land of Thomas, Percy and many other useful engines.
Gift Membership Details
How do I renew a gift membership?
During the purchase process, you will be given the option to note the membership as a renewal. If you have additional questions about the process, please call 651-255-6000 for assistance.
Can I send my gift membership directly to the recipient?
Yes. During the purchase process, you’ll be asked if the membership is a gift and where it should be sent. You’ll then have the choice between sending the membership package to yourself or directly to the recipient family. You’ll also have the option to include a special messages with your order.
When can my gift recipient start using their membership?
What if my gift recipient has a current membership? Will they lose any time if I renew it now?
Current members can extend their membership’s expiration date by 12 months at any time during the year. Renewing early is a great option for members who want to take advantage of any special offers they have received.
How do I know if my gift recipient already has a membership?
When will my recipient receive their membership materials?
Gift membership packages will be mailed out within one week after purchase. If preferred, you can purchase or renew a gift membership at the museum box office during regular business hours to receive membership cards the same day. The gift membership package includes two membership cards (one for each adult named on the membership), a welcome letter and temporary tattoos for the kids.
Do you send out any communications that might spoil the surprise of my gift?
How many people are included in a membership?
Upcoming Exhibits
May 28 to Fall 2022
Use iconic inventions at Wallace & Gromit’s home, blast off in Wallace’s bright orange rocket, tend sheep at Shaun’s farm and create your own stop-motion animation.
Fall – Winter 2022
Explore eight themed areas and get to know storybook characters who make this wonderful castle a community.
Household Membership Benefits
Free Admission for One Year
Unlimited visits for one year for two named adults and all children under age 18 living in the same household.
Discount at Museum Café and Store
Show your member admission sticker for a 10% discount on food, drinks and merchandise at Tomato Tomäto on the museum’s second floor.
Discounts at Partner Retailers and Attractions
Save on tickets or membership at various stores and attractions. | Member Bonus Benefits
Discounted Guest Tickets
Members receive a $2 discount on up to six guest tickets per visit.
Half-Price Admission to Children’s Museum Nationwide
Members get 50% off admission for up to six guests at participating children’s museums across the U.S. via the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Network. | View Participating Museums
Access to Special Events
Members get invited to special events, such as members-only nights and sneak peeks for new exhibits.
Household Plus Perks Benefits
Six Parking Passes
Six passes for free parking at the World Trade Center ramp while visiting the museum
Four Admission Tickets
Tickets to share with friends and relatives or to donate to a charitable cause
Four Ice Cream Treats
Four coupons for a free ice cream treat at the museum café
Tote Bag
Canvas tote bag exclusive to Household Plus Perks members
Discounted Admission at Science Centers and Museums Nationwide
Free or discounted admission at participating science centers and museums across the U.S. via the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Travel Passport Program. Institutions within 90 miles of Minnesota Children’s Museum, including the Science Museum of Minnesota, are excluded. | View Participating Institutions
Perks Valid for One Year
Plus Perks benefits must be redeemed during the 12-month period of the membership. Perks not redeemed during the term of the Household Plus Perks membership expire with the membership.
Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Photo identification is required at check-in. Minnesota Children’s Museum reserves the right to make changes to its benefits structure at any time without notice.
