The Building for Kids: Membership

There's never been a more exciting time to become a member of The Building for Kids. Our goal of adding at least one major exhibit a year provides an environment that is constantly changing and growing.

Membership Benefits

Free Admission to The Building for Kids and reduced admission to traveling exhibits.
Invitations to previews. You will be our special guest at members-only events for new exhibits.
10% Discount in our fun and fabulous gift shop!
Subscription to our bi-monthly newsletter containing valuable information on programming, exhibits and events that you won't want to miss!
Reduced fees on birthday party packages in our colorful rooms.
Reduced admission to our special events at the museum.

Categories of Membership

Four categories of membership let you choose your level of support.

Child: $65

Membership benefits apply to one specific child and any one adult accompanying him or her.

Grandparent: $75

Membership benefits apply to two grandparents residing in the same house and all their grandchildren.

Family: $100

Membership benefits apply to two adults and all children younger than 18 years old in their household.

Preferred Family: $125

This is a Family Membership and more! The Building for Kids is a member of 2 national museum organizations: The Association of Children's Museums (ACM) and the Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated (ASTC). ACM includes more than 150 children's museums all over the U.S. ASTC member museums include more than 300 science museums. With your Preferred Family Membership, you also receive free admission at ACM and ASTC member museums across the country and Canada. ASTC requires that you must live at least 90 miles from the museum you visit. Just one family visit to a science center museum will justify the Preferred Membership fee.

Caregiver Add On: $15

Available at Family Membership or Preferred Family level. Caregiver age 15 or older can bring children to The Building for Kids. Caregiver is not entitled to free admission at other museums.

Your Family Can Visit Hundreds of Museums for Only $125

Did you know that when you join The Building for Kids at the $125 Preferred Family level, it entitles you to FREE ADMISSION to hundreds of children's museums and science centers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Through our participation and membership in the Association of Children's Museums and ASTC, not only can you visit our museum as often as you like at no charge, but you can also make the most of your trips throughout the country by choosing to visit hundreds of other museums through the Preferred Membership Program.

Join today and you'll receive a list of museum participants and your special membership card. It's a great way to support The Building for Kids, stretch your dollars, and enjoy new museum experiences with your children.

*For a membership application please download and print the Membership Application PDF (fax 920 734.0677) or call 920 734.3226, or email us.