become

A museum

A museum

member

Your membership supports the Museum’s mission to spark a love of learning so all children can discover their wildest dreams.

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experience a year

OF discovery

When you purchase a membership, you’ll enjoy unlimited access to the Museum to explore, imagine, and discover our world through hands-on science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM) activities.

CORE BENEFITS
(Included in all memberships)

  • Unlimited admission for one year

  • Reserved access to the Museum on select days

  • Discounts on birthday parties, private events, camps, special events, and in the gift shop

  • Subscription to monthly e-newsletter

  • Reciprocal admission to San Diego museums during the San Diego Museum Council’s Big Exchange

  • ACM nationwide access
    (50% off up to guests at participating children’s museums)

experience a year

OF discovery

When you purchase a membership, you’ll enjoy unlimited access to the Museum to explore, imagine, and discover our world through hands-on science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM) activities.

CORE BENEFITS
(Included in all memberships)

  • Unlimited admission for one year

  • 10% discount in Museum Give Shop

  • 10% discount on Birthday Parties and Private Events

  • Discounted admission to special after-hour events and camps

  • Reserved access to the Museum on select days

  • Access to members-only exhibit previews

  • Subscription to monthly e-newsletter

  • Reciprocal admission to San Diego museums during the San Diego Museum Council’s Big Exchange

  • ACM nationwide access
    (50% off up to guests at participating children’s museums)

woman holding a child and both smiling

DUO
2 PEOPLE

$105

woman with 2 kids looking at camera and smiling

BASIC
4 PEOPLE

$160

family of mom dad and 3 kids

PREMIUM
6 PEOPLE

$215

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features

Membership Levels Duo Basic Premium
Core Benefits
Number of single use guest passes 1 2 3
$1 discount for additional guests, anytime
(member must be present)
15% discount at Museum Give Shop
Membership Level Duo
Core Benefits
Number of single use
guest passes		 1
Membership Level Basic
Core Benefits
Number of single use
guest passes		 2
$1 discount for
additional guests, anytime
(member must be present)
Membership Level Premium
Core Benefits
Number of single use
guest passes		 3
$1 discount for
additional guests, anytime
(member must be present)
15% discount
at Museum Give Shop

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memberships

boy holding a bongo with mom hugging him

Nurturer

$320

Children at SDCDM smiling and playing with legos

Dreamer

$520

small girl pouring soap from bubble maker over her head with her eyes closed

Curiosity Seeker

$770

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features

Membership Levels Nurturer Dreamer Curiosity
Seeker
Core Benefits + Premium Benefits
Donation to our donor library
One annual private workshop for children/families
(up to 20 children) during regular business hours
Donor recognition on our website
Donation recognition in the Museum
Free, 2-hour private event
(additional hours available for an additional fee)
Membership Level Nurturer
Core Benefits
+ Premium Benefits
Donation to our
donor library
One annual
private workshop
for children/families
(up to 20 children)
during regular
business hours
Membership Level Dreamer
Core Benefits
+ Premium Benefits
Donation to our
donor library
One annual
private workshop
for children/families
(up to 20 children)
during regular
business hours
Donor recognition
on our website
Membership Level Curiosity
Seeker
Core Benefits
+ Premium Benefits
Donation to our
donor library
One annual
private workshop
for children/families
(up to 20 children)
during regular
business hours
Donor recognition
on our website
Donation recognition
in the Museum
Free, 2-hour
private event
(additional hours available
for an additional fee)

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Apply your Admission toward Membership

Want to test out the Museum before you commit to a membership? You can apply the full value of your admission from your day’s visit towards your new membership. Visit the Front Desk to upgrade!

Access for All Membership: $40

Reduced cost membership for EBT/SNAP/WIC and other qualifying programs (cardholders and all dependents)

Download an application or visit the Front Desk to apply

Special 15% discount on all memberships for military and veterans

A valid ID must be presented at the Front Desk with your purchase to apply the discount. These discounted memberships are not currently available online.

Give the Gift of Membership

Want to sponsor a membership for someone else? Gift certificates are available for purchase at the Front Desk in the Museum.

boy holding a stuffed elephant

WAYS TO

save

Apply your Admission toward Membership

Want to test out the Museum before you commit to a membership? You can apply the full value of your admission from your day’s visit towards your new membership. Visit the Front Desk to upgrade!

Access for All Membership: $40

Reduced cost membership for EBT/SNAP/WIC and other qualifying programs (cardholders and all dependents)

Download an application or visit Museum Front Desk to apply

Special 15% discount on all memberships for military and veterans

A valid ID must be presented at our Visitor Services Office with your purchase to apply the discount. These discounted memberships are not currently available online.

Give the Gift of Membership

Want to sponsor a membership for someone else? Gift certificates are available for purchase at the Front Desk in the Museum.