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thursday, may 22

Get a 10% discount on memberships in honor of 143 Day, a Day of Kindness in Pennsylvania.

Purchases can be made online for 24 hours or in person during the Children’s Museum’s open hours, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.*

No code necessary—the discount will be represented in the membership prices on this day only. 

The 143 Day discount does not apply to the following membership levels:

• Membership Packages with the National Aviary
• Museums for All – ACCESS

*Split transactions using gift cards must be done in person. 

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 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.

If you have any questions, please contact members@pittsburghkids.org.

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.

Admission for one year for up to 4 people (ages 2+) who are PA ACCESS or SNAP EBT cardholders.  This level allows 2 adult named cardholders.

This membership level must be purchased or renewed IN PERSON at our Admissions desk and is not available for online purchase. A valid PA ACCESS or SNAP EBT card and photo ID must be presented. 

To qualify for the ACCESS discount, you must be a PA ACCESS cardholder or PA ACCESS EBT cardholder. The Museums for All – ACCESS membership is applicable only to the individual applying and cannot be applied to other parties. This membership cannot be purchased on behalf of the qualifying party or as a gift membership for a qualifying party.  For questions, please contact members@pittsburghkids.org.

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

• 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
• Discounted parking
• 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.

If you decide to become a member during your visit, your admission costs for the day will be applied towards your membership purchase. A dated receipt must be presented to receive this benefit.

Download our membership terms below