Family Memberships
Get Unlimited Play for an Entire Year
Passport
- Unlimited admission* for one full year
- Sneak peeks to exhibits
- SAVE at partner retailers and attractions
- Bring up to six guests and save $2 per ticket
- 10 percent discount at museum café and store
- Free admission to the Rochester location through Jan. 31, 2021
- 50 percent off admission for up to 6 people to children’s museums across the U.S.
$129
Deluxe
- 1 FREE flex member** (bring a guest or send a caregiver)
- Unlimited admission* for one full year
- Sneak peeks to St. Paul exhibits
- SAVE at partner retailers and attractions
- Bring up to six guests and save $2 per ticket
- 10 percent discount at museum café and store
- Free admission to the Rochester location through Jan. 31, 2021
- 50 percent off admission for up to 6 people to children’s museums across the U.S.
$159
Premier
- 2 FREE flex members**
- Unlimited admission* for one full year
- Sneak peeks to St. Paul exhibits
- SAVE at partner retailers and attractions
- Bring up to six guests and save $2 per ticket
- 10 percent discount at museum café and store
- Free admission to the Rochester location through Jan. 31, 2021
- 50 percent off admission for up to 6 people to children’s museums across the U.S.
$189
Membership Details
How long does a membership last?
New memberships, including gift memberships, are valid 12 months.
Renewing members may extend their memberships by 12 months at any time.
What is a flex member?
Flex members are additional unnamed members who get free admission to the same locations your membership covers.
- A flex member can be someone you bring with you
- It can also be a caregiver you send your children with to explore the museum
- A named person on the membership, adult or child, must attend with a flex member
Can I bring a guest?
Members may bring up to 6 guests each visit and receive $2 off their admission at any location.
- A guest can be someone you bring with you and family
- A guest can also be a caregiver you send with your children to explore the museum
- A named person on the membership, adult or child, must attend with a guest
What about grandparent memberships?
When purchasing the membership select “yes” when prompted “Is this a Grandparent Membership?”
Are there other member benefits?
Members enjoy a variety of discounts and benefits, such as $2 off admission to the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Any other member tips?
- For quicker entrance, have your ID and membership card ready
- You can leave the museum and re-enter with your admission sticker.
- Show your card at popular attractions to receive a discount
- Upgrade to a Deluxe membership at any time.
- Getting ready to travel? With a Passport membership or higher, receive 50% off admission at many children’s museums across the country
Rochester Location
Rochester Museum Closes in February for Move to Apache Mall
Minnesota Children’s Museum of Rochester is planning to move this summer into a bigger space at Apache Mall just outside downtown Rochester.
The museum, which will remain open at its current location through Feb. 16, 2020, plans to re-open in summer 2020.
The expanded museum will have a new name: Spark. When the Rochester location re-opens, Spark will become a separate organization from Minnesota Children’s Museum.
Will Minnesota Children’s Museum members get free admission in Rochester?
Yes. Existing members and those who purchase a Passport or above membership before Jan. 31, 2020, will receive free admission to the new Spark play space in Rochester through the term of their annual membership or until Jan. 31, 2021, whichever date comes first.
What happens if I buy or renew a membership right now?
Anyone who buys or renews a membership by Jan. 31, 2020, will receive free admission to the new Spark play space in Rochester through the term of their annual membership or until Jan. 31, 2021, whichever date comes first.
Starting Feb. 1, 2020, newly purchased and renewed memberships at Minnesota Children’s Museum will not include free admission to the Rochester play space.
Anyone who renews or buys a new Minnesota Children’s Museum membership after Feb. 1 will receive a 50 percent discount at Spark via the Association of Children’s Museums network.
What if I want to join the Rochester museum?
Visit the Minnesota Children’s Museum of Rochester membership page for information.
Birthday Parties
Can I have my child's birthday party at the museum?
A party at the museum is a great way to celebrate your child’s big day.
- Members save $50!
- $250plus tax for up to 15 guests for members
- Family members of the birthday child listed on the membership attend the party for free
Learn more about St. Paul museum parties
Join the St. Paul Birthday Club and make your day extra special!
Free Memberships
Families with limited incomes may qualify for a free membership, thanks to the generous support of many museum donors.
Foster Care Memberships
Minnesota Children’s Museum supports foster care families by providing a $30 discount on Passport or above memberships with proof of foster care status. A copy of your state–issued foster care license is required.
Corporate Discount Participants
Employees of current corporate contributors to the museum’s annual fund receive $10 off price of their membership.
*Unlimited admission does not apply to group visits, special events, or as birthday party guests. Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Photo identification is required at check-in.
**Flex Members and Guests must visit with at least one adult or child listed on the membership. Minnesota Children’s Museum reserves the right to make changes to its benefits structure at any time without notice.
