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Gift Membership Details
Is there a deadline for placing my order?
Gift memberships are available year-round. However, only purchases made on or before Dec. 11 are guaranteed to have the mailed membership materials in hand by Dec. 24. Purchases made after Dec. 11 will still come with mailed materials, but they may not arrive by Dec. 24. All memberships also come with a printable gift certificate.
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?
Gift memberships are active as soon as you complete your purchase. A gift membership purchased between October and January receive an expiration date of Jan. 31, 2025, or later. This allows for time between purchase and gifting to ensure a full 12 months of play. If the family you gifted would like to visit right away, they can bring an ID to the museum box office to receive their membership cards.
Will they lose any time if I renew it now?
A gift membership always provides a full year of membership. If a current membership is still active, an additional year will be added to the account, extending the expiration date by 12 months.
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.
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?
During the gift season, email communications to new gift members is limited until after Jan. 15, 2025. Current members who receive a gift membership will still receive ongoing communications about museum happenings but will not be told their upcoming gift.
How many people are included in a membership?
All memberships include one year of unlimited admission for up to two named adults and all children in the household under the age of 18. Additionally, you can add up to two guests to any membership. The guest add-on provides free admission for a friend, caregiver, grandparent or other relative every visit. The guest can be a different person each visit. At least one person in the member family, either an adult or a child, must attend with the guest.
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 discount on up to six guest tickets per visit. Guest tickets cost $15, which is $2 off the box office price on weekdays and $4 off on weekends.
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.
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
Household Plus Perks includes all the benefits of the Household membership level listed above, plus…
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
Special Gift
Exclusive museum branded item
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, Bell Museum, The Bakken Museum and The Works Museum, are excluded.
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.
Keep Your Unused Benefits! Renew prior to the membership expiration date and you'll receive all of your remaining unused Plus Perks benefits. Call 651-225-6000 for more information.
Upcoming Special Exhibits
Jan. 18 – May 15, 2025
Travel back in time and come face-to-face with dinosaurs as you discover what life was like when they roamed the earth. Dig for fossils, explore a swampy bog and oozing volcano, climb through icy terrain and much more. Explore the extraordinary world of dinosaurs!
Summer & Fall 2025
Spin the wheel, roll the dice and hop, skip and jump through the rousing world of Game On! Race to the finish on a life-size board game, beat the clock in a mystery word game and flex your coordination with quirky ping-pong tables and a 3D Twister board.
More Upcoming Experiences
Gift Membership Details
Is there a deadline for placing my order?
Gift memberships are available year-round. However, only purchases made on or before Dec. 11 are guaranteed to have the mailed membership materials in hand by Dec. 24. Purchases made after Dec. 11 will still come with mailed materials, but they may not arrive by Dec. 24. All memberships also come with a printable gift certificate.
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?
Gift memberships are active as soon as you complete your purchase. A gift membership purchased between October and January receive an expiration date of Jan. 31, 2025, or later. This allows for time between purchase and gifting to ensure a full 12 months of play. If the family you gifted would like to visit right away, they can bring an ID to the museum box office to receive their membership cards.
Will they lose any time if I renew it now?
A gift membership always provides a full year of membership. If a current membership is still active, an additional year will be added to the account, extending the expiration date by 12 months.
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.
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?
During the gift season, email communications to new gift members is limited until after Jan. 15, 2025. Current members who receive a gift membership will still receive ongoing communications about museum happenings but will not be told their upcoming gift.
How many people are included in a membership?
All memberships include one year of unlimited admission for up to two named adults and all children in the household under the age of 18. Additionally, you can add up to two guests to any membership. The guest add-on provides free admission for a friend, caregiver, grandparent or other relative every visit. The guest can be a different person each visit. At least one person in the member family, either an adult or a child, must attend with the guest.
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 discount on up to six guest tickets per visit. Guest tickets cost $15, which is $2 off the box office price on weekdays and $4 off on weekends.
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.
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
Household Plus Perks includes all the benefits of the Household membership level listed above, plus…
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
Special Gift
Exclusive museum branded item
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, Bell Museum, The Bakken Museum and The Works Museum, are excluded.
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.
Keep Your Unused Benefits! Renew prior to the membership expiration date and you'll receive all of your remaining unused Plus Perks benefits. Call 651-225-6000 for more information.
Jan. 18 – May 15, 2025
Travel back in time and come face-to-face with dinosaurs as you discover what life was like when they roamed the earth. Dig for fossils, explore a swampy bog and oozing volcano, climb through icy terrain and much more. Explore the extraordinary world of dinosaurs!
Summer & Fall 2025
Spin the wheel, roll the dice and hop, skip and jump through the rousing world of Game On! Race to the finish on a life-size board game, beat the clock in a mystery word game and flex your coordination with quirky ping-pong tables and a 3D Twister board.