Special Memberships
The Museum offers affordable memberships for everyone
Memberships for Grandparents
Grandparent memberships have the same prices and benefits as Passport, Passport Deluxe, Adventurer, or Explorer memberships, but are good for two grandparents and ALL grandchildren under age 18. Just click the button below, and when you fill in the required information, choose "yes" when asked if this is a Grandparent Membership.
Include your Nanny for only $20 more
At any membership level, your nanny or any additional adult who cares for your children may be included on your membership for an additional enrollment fee. Once enrolled, your nanny can visit the Museum in place of an adult named on your membership card. Just choose "Basic plus Nanny" under any membership.
Corporate Discounts Participants
Employees of current corporate contributors to the Museum’s annual fund receive $5 off the original price of their membership. Check the corporation list to see if your company qualifies.
Foster Care Passport $59
We invite licensed child foster care families to join the Museum as Foster Care Passport members. Thanks to the generous support of major funders, your Foster Care Passport is available for the reduced annual price of $59. A copy of your state–issued foster care license is required with enrollment form.
Foster Care Passport Benefits:
- Unlimited admission for 12 months for two adults listed on the membership card and all children under age 18 residing in the household, both permanently and temporarily.
- Discoveries bi–monthly newsletter and calendar.
- Invitations to exhibit opening parties and special events.
- Discounts on programs, seasonal events.
To receive an application, download our Foster Care Passport Enrollment Form, call 651–225–6004 or contact Membership online. Visiting the Museum? Just bring a copy of your foster care license and enroll at the Museum box office.
Parents magazine voted us one of the 10 BEST CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS in the nation!
Voted BEST INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT for babies & preschoolers by MN Parent magazine
Voted BEST CHILDREN’S MUSEUM three years in a row by Nickelodeon’s Parents Connect!
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