Memberships
At the Children’s Museum, children’s growth is inspired by engaging families in the power of play, knowing that everyone can learn more — and develop more rapidly — when they play together.
When you become a member, it means more than just great member benefits — it means helping more of our community receive the benefit of learning through play, helping us serve more than 300,000 visitors every year, along with additional, community-focused services and programs.
Please note, all Memberships are active the day of purchase. Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Important Member Update: Downtown Phase II Renovations
The Downtown Museum will remain open during the second and final phase of our Dream Big transformation (late January-June 2027)! Select exhibits will close, but all our new Phase I exhibits will remain open for play. No advance reservations are required, and memberships will continue to provide unlimited admission to both locations. Learn more here on our FAQ page.
Did you know? A CMoR membership pays for itself in just over three visits!
For a family of four, it takes only 3.3 visits to cover the cost of an annual membership—everything after that is bonus fun!
Gift a Membership
Give the gift of play! Click the button below to purchase a gift card, which can be used for admission, membership, or gift shop purchases!
Teacher Discount
Teachers receive $20 off any level of membership! This discount can be redeemed in person only and you must present a school ID or proof of a school email address at checkout.
Family Membership
- Unlimited Admissions for 2 Legal Guardians and up to 6 Children in the same household
- Early Registration for Events & Programs, including Legendary Santa
- 10% Off Gift Shop Purchases
- 10% Off Birthday Parties
- 10% Off Baby Showers
- Special Members Only Preview for New Exhibits
- Members-Only Playtimes
- ACM Reciprocal Membership
- PassPlay Rewards Program Access
- Free Parking
$159
Family Plus Membership
- Unlimited Admissions for 2 Legal Guardians and up to 6 Children in the same household + 1 Additional Named Adult
- Early Registration for Events & Programs, including Legendary Santa
- 10% Off Gift Shop Purchases
- 10% Off Birthday Parties
- 10% Off Baby Showers
- Special Members Only Preview for New Exhibits
- Members-Only Playtimes
- ACM Reciprocal Membership
- PassPlay Rewards Program Access
- Free Parking
$189
Grandparent Membership
- Unlimited Admissions for 2 Grandparents and all Grandchildren*
- Early Registration for Events & Programs, including Legendary Santa
- 20% Off Gift Shop Purchases
- 10% Off Birthday Parties
- 10% Off Baby Showers
- Special Members Only Preview for New Exhibits
- Members-Only Playtimes
- ACM Reciprocal Membership
- PassPlay Rewards Program Access
- Free Parking
*Grandparents must be present to redeem member admission for grandchildren covered on membership and the Children's Museum safety ratio of 1 adult for every 5 children must be maintained at all times.
$199
Patron Membership
- Unlimited Admissions for 2 Legal Guardians and up to 6 Children in the same household + 2 Additional Named Adults
- Early Registration for Events & Programs, including Legendary Santa
- 20% Off Gift Shop Purchases
- 20% Off Birthday Parties
- 20% Off Baby Showers
- Special Members Only Preview for New Exhibits
- Members-Only Playtimes
- ACM Reciprocal Membership
- PassPlay Rewards Program Access
- FREE and Unlimited Carousel Rides at the Downtown Location
- Free Parking
$399
Scholarship Membership
For families with a household income of less than $44,360 per year or who qualify for Virginia SNAP benefits, please click the button below to learn more about our Scholarship Memberships.