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Chicago Children's Museum Membership

There's always something new at CCM, including new exhibits to play in, fun family activities, and free daily art classes. Membership gives you and your family unlimited access to Chicago Children's Museum, so you can experience the excitement for an entire year — and save money! As an added bonus, Explorers-level members and above receive 50% off general admission at almost 200 participating children’s museums nationwide. View all membership levels and benefits.

Membership Levels and Benefits Family
(for 4)		 Explorers
(for 6)		 Builders*
(for 6)		 Inventors*
(for 6)
Price for 1 year $115 $145 $250 $500
Price for 2 years $210 $255 — —
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Navy Pier $3 parking discount Table Marker Table Marker Table Marker Table Marker
10% off at the CCM Gift Shop Table Marker Table Marker Table Marker Table Marker
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50% off general admission for 6 people at almost 200 participating children's museums through the ACM Reciprocal Program** — Table Marker Table Marker Table Marker
Priority invitations to family donor events — — Table Marker Table Marker
Private time in the museum before or after normal CCM hours — — — Table Marker

Member benefits are subject to change without notice.

**Important Change to ACM Reciprocal Admission Policy:

ACM (Association of Children’s Museums): Effective April 1, 2013, ACM changed its national Reciprocal Admission Program policy, valid at all participating institutions. The current program allows ACM-level members 50% off general admission for up to 6 people per membership.  

ASTC (Association of Science-Technology Centers): As of Nov. 1, 2011, Chicago Children’s Museum ended participation in the ASTC Passport Program and no longer offers reciprocal admission benefits.

* Under IRS guidelines, Family and Explorers memberships are 100% tax deductible, and receipts or cancelled checks should be retained as proof of membership purchase. Donor-level members will receive written acknowledgment from the museum regarding the tax-deductible portion of their memberships. We recommend you consult a tax professional if you have questions.

To learn more about Chicago Children's Museum membership, call (312) 464-7678 or email us.