join the museum family

Come play, create, explore, and imagine together throughout the year with us.  Members enjoy the innovative exhibits and amenities of Children’s Museum and MuseumLab for one annual price.

All family memberships receive the benefits listed below and our flexible options let you choose the size that fits your family best.

Full membership terms are available here. Please note that memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Admission for up to 3 people (ages 2+) for one year. This level allows for 2 adult named cardholders.

Admission for up to 5 people (ages 2+) for one year. This level allows for 2 adult named cardholders.

Admission for up to 6 people (ages 2+) for one year. This level allows for 3 adult named cardholders.

Admission for up to 8 people (ages 2+) for one year. This level allows for 4 adult named cardholders.

Select an Aviary add-on to your Explore or Imagine Membership Levels and get both North Side establishments for one discounted rate.

• explore + aviary | $250 Admission for 5 + Aviary Family membership
• imagine + aviary | $310 Admission for 6 + Aviary Family Plus membership

Admission for up to 4 people (ages 2+) who are Pennsylvania ACCESS or SNAP EBT cardholders. This membership allows 2 adult named cardholders.

This membership is not available for online purchase – it must be purchased in person at the Children’s Museum Admission Desk. You must present your PA ACCESS or SNAP EBT card and a photo ID.  The membership is only applicable to the person applying for it and cannot be purchased on their behalf or as a gift membership.

All family memberships include the following benefits. See details on our individual memberships for the benefits they receive:

• Unlimited free admission to both Children’s Museum and MuseumLab for number of people on your membership
• Bring a friend to the Museum! Member guests receive 20% off the admission price
• Discounts on programs like Summer Camps and Workshops
• 20% discount on purchases in the Museum Store
• 10% discount at Bean Sprouts
• Special offers for local entertainment such as PPG Paints Arena family shows
• Exclusive member-only events
• Member sneak peeks and presale offers
• Digital Membership cards
• Monthly e-newsletter
• Reciprocal membership benefits (discounted or free admission) at more than 350 museum and science centers in the ASTC Travel Passport Program. Click here for a complete list of participating museums.
• Reciprocal membership benefits (50% off general admission for up to 6 people) at more than 200 children’s museum in the ACM Network. Click here for a complete list of participating museums.
  Reciprocal benefits do not apply to museums located within 90 miles of the Children’s Museum, such as the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.

Offering unlimited access to hands-on programs at MuseumLab for middle school-aged youth (grades 6-8) with no parents required. Learn about mlabPASS membership benefits and more here.

This unique adult membership provides access to MuseumLab, whose spaces and “beautiful ruin” design inspire expansive thinking, creating, skill building, networking and events.  Suitable for educators, weekend artists and crafters and anyone looking for a place to explore fresh ideas, practice skills and meet like-minded creative adults.  Learn about Creatives Membership benefits here.

If you decide to become a member during your visit, you have 7 DAYS to apply your admission costs for the day towards your membership purchase. A dated receipt must be presented to receive this benefit – credit card statement alone is not eligible.

Download our membership terms below

If you have any questions regarding Museum membership, please contact members@pittsburghkids.org or call 412.322.5058.