The Children's Museum offers a variety of membership levels to suit your needs and family size. We're looking forward to you joining the museum family!
membership levels
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.
play for three | $165
Admission for up to 3 people (ages 2+) for one year. This level allows for 2 adult named cardholders.
explore for five | $205
Admission for up to 5 people (ages 2+) for one year. This level allows for 2 adult named cardholders.
imagine for six | $230
Admission for up to 6 people (ages 2+) for one year. This level allows for 3 adult named cardholders.
friend of the museum | $365
Admission for up to 8 people (ages 2+) for one year. This level allows for 4 adult named cardholders.
membership package with the National Aviary
membership benefits
All memberships include these benefits:
- 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.
additional information
For membership inquiries, please contact members@pittsburghkids.org.
become a member during your visit!
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.
membership terms and conditions
Download our membership terms below
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gift cards
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