Membership

Join The Children's Museum of Memphis and become part of hands-on learning excitement!

The Children's Museum of Memphis is a private, nonprofit organization providing unique learning opportunities for the children of our community. Becoming a member of The Children's Museum shows your support for our mission and lets you experience the excitement first-hand as often as you like!

Membership benefits are effective the moment you purchase your card and will continue for one year from purchase date.

Consider a Contributing membership and receive more benefits, including admission to over 90 other museums in addition to those available with Basic and Family memberships. Your contribution helps fund exhibits, programs and workshops at The Children's Museum.

Annual Membership Fees

  • Basic (up to 2 people): $60

  • Family I (up to 4 people): $80

  • Family II (up to 6 people*): $95

  • Supporter: $150

  • Sponsor: $300

  • Benefactor: $500

  • Patron: $1,000

  • Add Nanny or Babysitter^: $30 extra

*If there are more than 6 people in your family, additional people may be added to your Family II membership for $10 each.
^A person is considered a nanny or babysitter only if he/she provides full-time babysitting for the member family while the parents work. Babysitters do not receive a membership card and must be given the member's card for the children's admission. Babysitters must provide valid identification.

Museum Membership Brochure

Basic & Family Membership Benefits

  • Unlimited Admission for an entire year for the number of people admitted by your level of membership.

  • Email subscription to our newsletter, Sparks.

  • 10% Discount on Purchases over $5 in the Museum Store.

  • Invitations to Members Only Previews - be the first to explore new exhibits.

  • Discount on Birthday Parties which includes the party room and a museum visit for all your guests. Reservations required.

  • Reciprocal Admission to over 250 museums that are members of the Association of Science-Technology Centers. Local restrictions apply to museums located within 90 miles of each other. Each institution has its own policy, so call before you visit. (Special Note: Basic and Family Memberships do NOT include admission to the Association of Children's Museums' list.)

  • Additional Discounts on museum workshops, programs and special events.

  • Membership Cards admit the number of people designated by your membership level. The person(s) named on the membership card from the member household must be present during each visit. Memberships are not transferable or refundable. Government issued photo identification is required for entry.

  • Members Must Agree to follow and abide by all membership rules and policies. The museum reserves the right to revoke any membership privileges if it is deemed in the best interest of the organization.

Membership fees and benefits are always subject to change without notice!

The museum has a membership referral program. If a current museum member referred you to join the museum, please give us their name, and they will receive an additional month of membership as a reward!

Join the museum today! To join by mail or fax:
 Membership Form

To join or renew your membership using a credit card:
Online Membership Form

Member Perks

Extra benefits for museum members: special discounts and promotions at local businesses!

CMOM members show their valid museum membership card and receive special deals at restaurants, entertainment venues and service establishments.

Member Perks
 

Contributing Membership Benefits

  • Supporter: $150
    All Basic & Family membership benefits plus
    Unlimited admission for up to 6 people.
    Four museum passes to give to friends.
    Reciprocal admission with the Association of Children's Museums.

  • Sponsor: $300
    All benefits listed above plus
    Four additional museum passes.
    One child's birthday party (reservations required).

  • Benefactor: $500
    All benefits listed above plus
    A Benefactor guest card entitling you to unlimited admission for 2 additional people.
    Two Children's Museum t-shirts.

  • Patron: $1,000
    All benefits listed above plus
    A Patron guest card entitling you to unlimited admission for 4 additional people.

New Membership Referral Program

The membership department is recruiting YOU - all current members to help spread the word about our outstanding membership benefits! Tell every non-member you know - friends, relatives, co-workers, neighbors - about becoming a member of The Children’s Museum. Then get them to join. When a non-member joins, they can write your name on the membership application on the “Referred By” line. You will then receive an additional month of membership for FREE added to your current membership for each person you sign up. It’s that simple! Get 12 people to sign up - you’ll get a whole year of FREE membership!

“It’s an easy way to add additional time to your membership without paying a dime,” said Debbie Wilkins, CMOM membership manager. “Just be a CMOM ambassador and spread the good word about us - it really pays!”

Give a Gift That Lasts All Year!

Wondering what gift to give on that special occasion?
There's no better gift than a membership to The Children's Museum!

Includes unlimited admission to all museum exhibits, admission to more than 250 other science-technology centers, email subscription to Sparks, invitations to exhibit previews, and discounts on programs, birthday parties, events and Museum Store purchases.

Gift memberships are perfect for any occasion - starting now at $60.

What's the Difference in the ASTC and ACM Reciprocal Lists?

Periodically, we receive calls from distressed members who are traveling and have been denied admission to a museum. The most common reason is the museum to which they are visiting is an ACM museum and not an ASTC museum.

The Association of Science Technology Centers (ASTC) list consists of over 250 other museums across the world to which ALL CMOM members are able to receive free or discounted admission. This list is updated three times per year so it is important to visit our website to view the most up-to-date list before traveling.

The Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) list consists of over 130 other museums across the U.S. and Canada to which ONLY those members at the Supporter level or above are able to receive admission. A sticker is affixed to the membership card to validate entry to one of these museums. This list is updated periodically.

When visiting a museum from either of these lists, please remember:

  • You must have your membership card with you to gain admission.

  • Check the appropriate list to ensure the museum you want to visit is listed.

  • Call the museum before you visit to ensure it is still in the association.

  • Other restrictions may apply; read the disclosures detailed on both of the lists.

When in doubt, call the membership office 901-320-3171 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm.

Bon Voyage!

ASTC Website

Check out the latest additions or changes to the reciprocal museums list.

ASTC Pass List

NOTICE: Local Restrictions Apply!
Science centers and museums located within 90 miles of each other are excluded from this reciprocal admission program - in Memphis the Pink Palace Museum is excluded! Each institution has its own policy, so call before you go to get the details. Also, reciprocity extends only to regular admission - it does not include free admission to additional attractions or special events. It also does not include museum store discounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Children’s Museum is a private, nonprofit organization. In order to keep operating efficiently, we ask that our members please remember to follow all current membership policies:

  • Members must agree to follow and abide by all membership rules and policies. The museum reserves the right to revoke any membership privileges if it is deemed in the best interest of the organization. Membership fees and benefits are always subject to change without notice! Memberships are not refundable!

  • Memberships are not transferable! Passing a membership card to non-member relatives and friends is not allowed.

  • The person(s) named on the membership card from the member household must be present during each visit.

  • If you add a nanny or babysitter to your membership: a person is considered a nanny or babysitter only if he/she provides full-time babysitting for the member family while the parents work. Babysitters do not receive a membership card and must be given the member's card for the children's admission. Babysitters must provide valid identification.

  • Members will be asked for government issued photo identification when their membership card is presented. The name on the identification must match the name on the membership card.

Thanks for your cooperation as we all work together to make CMOM the best children’s museum ever!

For information about membership:
 Email Membership & Development Manager or call 901-320-3171