Become a Member
Become a Museum of Discovery member and enjoy visiting the museum as often as you’d like for a year. It takes only two or three visits for a membership to be more cost-effective than purchasing tickets. Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable and cannot be used by field trip or birthday party attendees. Only the people listed on the membership can use membership benefits.
2 People
Curiosity
$60per year
This membership is for one named adult and one guest/child.
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Unlimited free general admission for one year
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10% discount on Explore Store purchases
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Discounts on camps, classes, and birthday parties
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Invitations to exclusive exhibit previews and experiences
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Reciprocal admission to participating ASTC Passport Program Members Museums, as well as Mid-America Museum in Hot Springs, AR
5 People
Popular
Ignite
$130per year
This membership is for two named adults and three guests/children.
You can add 1 additional guest/child spot for $15
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Unlimited free general admission for one year
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Discounts on camps, classes, and birthday parties
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10% discount on Explore Store purchases
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Invitations to exclusive exhibit previews and experiences
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Reciprocal admission to participating ASTC Passport Program Members Museums, as well as Mid-America Museum in Hot Springs, AR
7 People
Popular
Wonder
$185per year
This membership is for two named adults, and five guests/children.
You can add up to 2 additional guest/children spots for $15 each
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Unlimited free general admission for one year
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Discounts on camps, classes, and birthday parties
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10% discount in the Explore Store
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Invitations to exclusive exhibit previews and experiences
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Reciprocal admission to participating ASTC Passport Program members, as well as Mid-America Museum in Hot Springs, AR
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Free Museum of Discovery swag bag
12 People
Discovery
$500per year
This membership level is for a year of unlimited admission for up to twelve people.
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All benefits from the Wonder Level
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15% discount on Explore Store purchases
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Opportunity to help lead a "Awesome Science" demonstration
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Tax deductible beyond cost of membership
15 People
Marie Curie Circle
$1,000per year
This membership level is for a year of unlimited admission for up to fifteen people.
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All Benefits from the Wonder Level
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15% discount on Explore Store purchases
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Private animal ambassador meet-and-greet
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Help lead an "Awesome Science" demonstration
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Tax deductible beyond cost of membership
Frequently Asked Questions
We do not have a parking lot. However, there are a couple of parking options:
Metered street parking (free on nights and weekends.)
We do sell snacks and drinks in our Explore Store. Additionally, there are many family-friendly restaurants within walking distance of the museum (see below list). Museum admission is good for the entire day, so guests are welcome to leave to eat and show their receipt at the front desk when they return.”
Guests who bring in outside drinks or snacks must consume them in the Gigabite Café, which is directly behind the Great Hall. Food and drink are not allowed in the galleries.
Nearby restaurants:
Buenos Aires Grill and Cafe (same block)
Fidel & Co Coffee Downtown (same block)
Flying Fish (across the street and diagonal)
Stickyz Rock ’n’ Roll Chicken Shack (one block away)
River Market Ottenheimer Hall restaurants (one block away)
Cache (one block away and across street)
Our museum is for all ages! We offer dynamic and educational experiences from toddlers to grandparents. We also make a great date spot!
Guests younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
For the “Littles”
Small Fry Fish Camp is an immersive gallery designed specifically for children aged 6 and under to explore, play, and learn.
Our PPG STEAM Studio provides a Tinker Tots section with sensory play and basic art, problem-solving and critical-thinking activities.
Our new galleries, Science Lab and Dynamic Earth, incorporate dispersed early childhood exhibits so the “littles” can engage in hands-on learning at the same time as their older siblings and/or adults.
We also host a program for children 6 and younger called Wiggle Worms that introduces them to STEAM concepts. Wiggle Worms begins with a book and concludes with a hands-on activity. It is held at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (please check event calendar for weekly schedule and topics.)
For All Ages
Our entire museum offers hands-on education experiences that range from simple to complex educational experiences. Each gallery, other than Small Fry Fish Camp, contains exhibits perfect for kids and big kids alike!
