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Member Appreciation Weekend
$20 off Memberships
New and renewal Memberships (use code 20Member when purchasing online)
Purchasing a gift membership? Stop by the Museum to purchase a membership gift certificate, your favorite family can activate on their first visit. (Gift certificates are only available in person and by phone (309) 433-3444).
20% off Museum Store Purchases
Members can take advantage of 20% off all purchases in the Museum Store; including, MagnaTiles, Plasma Cars, Gravitax, Squigs and other best sellers. Plus, enjoy FREE gift wrapping!
Museum and Store Hours:
Monday (Members Only) 9 a.m.-Noon
Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Purchasing your membership online? Use code 20Member. Please note, gift certificate and store purchases are available in person only.
- Everyone 2 years and older are required to wear a face mask during their visit. Masks must full cover an individual's nose and mouth. If you are unable to wear a mask, please consider visiting at a future date.
- Use hand sanitizer when you enter and social distance to the best of your ability.
- If you are experiencing any cold or flu like symptoms, please contact the Museum at 309-433-3444 to open your spot to another family and to reschedule your visit.
A Museum Membership
This is the perfect gift for families of all ages and sizes!
Every day CDM Members sing the praises of their membership:
- “We just stopped by in between school and soccer.”
- “We used our Plus membership in Chicago and saved a $100 on admission fees.”
- “Every year I give my daughter and her family their membership for Christmas…. It always fits!”
- Free museum admission for 12 months
- Discounts on birthday parties, museum classes and special events
- 10% discount in the Discover More! Store
- Unlimited opportunities to make life-long memories!
Please Note: Memberships start on the day of purchase. A gift certificate in the amount of the membership and a member registration form will be provided for the family. They must return both items to the museum to activate their 12 month membership. CDM staff can no longer “look-up” lost gift certificates. Please treat all gift certificates as cash. For more information contact Shelly Hanover, Membership Coordinator 309-433-3453 or email.
Family Membership $100
Unlimited general admission for two adults and all children under 18 living in the same household.
Benefits include:
- 10% discount in the Discover More! Store
- Discounts on CDM special events, birthday parties and education programs
- Invitations to exhibit previews and member events
- Free subscription to museum newsletter
Family Plus Membership $135
Unlimited admission for two adults and all children under 18 living in the same household
The same great benefits as our Family membership, plus:
- One free guest admission with each visit to CDM
- Discounted or Free admission to over 500 participating ASTC (Association of Science-Technology Centers) Passport Program, and up to 6 1/2 price admissions to participating ACM (Association of Children’s Museums) - Reciprocal Network.
- ACM Reciprocal List (PDF)
- ASTC Passport List (PDF)
Grandparent Membership $130
Unlimited admission grandparents and their grandchildren for family visits to our Museum
The same great benefits as our Family membership, plus:
- One free guest admission with each visit to CDM
- Discounted or Free admission to over 500 participating ASTC (Association of Science-Technology Centers) Passport Program, and up to 6 1/2 price admissions to participating ACM (Association of Children’s Museums) - Reciprocal Network. (see below for link to listings)
- ACM Reciprocal List (PDF)
- ASTC Passport List (PDF)
Please Note
- Memberships are not valid for field trip or birthday party admission
- Memberships are non-transferable
- CDM PLUS and Grandparent Members receive $1 off admission at Peoria’s Riverfront Museum