Become A Member

Hi Family! Thinking about a membership to Florida Children’s Museum? Members receive year-round benefits including free admission and discounted guest passes. Invest in your family and make plans to visit today.

Find the right size for your family. Memberships start at $130 per year for one adult and one child.  Children under age 2 are free and do not need to be part of the membership, unless they are the only child. Add additional qualifying members for only $20 each. Qualifying members include:

• Household residents (spouse, children, partner, etc.)
• Grandparents
• Nanny/sitter

Your Florida Children’s Museum membership comes with a digital membership card that is easily saved in your Apple or Google wallet. Once you purchase your membership, your digital membership card will be sent in an email with your receipt. Your digital card, along with photo ID, are scanned at check-in. Please make sure the names of any adults on your membership match the name on their ID. Every member has an online account to help you manage your benefits like discounts automatically applied when booking parties, camps, and special event tickets online. Memberships are non-refundable. 

Your Member Benefits

Memberships are non-refundable. 

• 12 months complimentary admission for named members
• 50% off admission for up to 3 guests for each visit with Primary or Additional Adult Present from Membership. 
• 10% off at the Museum gift shop
• 10% discount on parties held at the Museum
• 50% off admission to ACM participating Museums
• Children receive birthday card from Blinky
• Special Members-only event twice a year
• Early access to traveling exhibits
• Ability to manage membership online

Affiliate Member Perks:

Affiliate member perks are offered by outside companies who are excited about your membership. Affiliate members offer you discounts at their locations to support the Museum’s mission and thank you for your membership.

• Free chips and queso with purchase of a meal at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in Lakeland
• 10% off any book at Pressed with membership card
• $10 coupon towards any class at The Nest
• 10% off membership at the Florida Air Museum with membership card
• Florida Dance Theatre event discounts when purchased online with code: FLCM
• 20% off total purchase at Rita’s Italian Ice of Lakeland
• More added throughout the year!

Upgrade to a Member Plus

Become a Member PLUS when you add on a donation to one of the Museum Funds

Families Helping Families – 20% of annual attendance is provided free of charge to families who otherwise cannot afford admission. Let your family help another family.

Emergency Relief Fund – Operation cost relief during hurricanes, pandemics, etc.

General Operating Fund – Annually the Museum must raise $250,000 to keep quality programs and world-class exhibits. This Fund allows the Museum to direct your gift to the area with most need.

Member PLUS Benefits:

• Tax deductible charitable gift receipt for your donation
• Included on donor list in annual report
• Invitation to special donor events

Memberships are available for purchase online only. Purchase your membership with ease at the button below

Membership FAQs

Are there any discounts on purchasing a membership?

No, available discounts can only be applied to daily admission prices.

If I have a child under the age of 2, do I need to include them in my membership?

Nope! A child under the age of 2 receives free entry to the Museum. Once the child turns 2 years old, you will need to add them to your membership. You can add additional children or family members  to an existing membership for $20 each. 

How do I gift a membership to someone?

When you purchase a membership to Florida Children’s Museum, the membership starts upon completing your purchase. This means the membership will expire a year from your purchase date.

This is not ideal for many who are looking to give memberships as a gift to family or friends. To gift a membership, we recommend purchasing a gift card to Florida Children’s Museum instead. The recipient can use their gift card to pay for a membership when they are ready for their membership date to start. 

To purchase a gift card, hover over the “Membership” tab on our Menu. A dropdown should appear that says “Gift Cards.” Once you have purchased a gift card, you will receive a digital certificate that you can print to give as a gift. 

How do I use a gift card to pay for a membership?

You can use your gift card to purchase a membership online. Click on our memberships page and click the “purchase membership” button. When you have finished entering in your membership information, there is an option for a gift card as payment. Simply type in the “Gift Card Number” on the bottom left on your gift card to redeem.