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A Year of
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Learning

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Membership Has So Many Awesome Benefits

Enjoy a jam-packed year of fun and learning as a family. Research tells us that hands-on learning experiences and open-ended exploration help children develop key skills that build a foundation for life-long success. All memberships include:

  • UNLIMITED admission to the Museum for one full year
  • Member-Only Events
  • Most memberships exceed their value in just a few visits
MEMBERSHIP PRICING

Become A Member

DCM CHILD
  • 1 Named Child
  • Child can bring any Adult
  • Exceeds its Value in 4 Visits
  • Unlimited visits to the Museum for one full year
  • Discounts on classes, camps, and events
  • Discounts on one-of-a-kind birthday parties
  • 50% off admission for up to four (4) guests per visit
  • 10% off in the DCM Explorer Store
  • Exclusive invitations to member-only events
$150

FAMILY PLAY
  • 2 Named Adult Cardholders*
  • 4 free admissions per visit*
  • Exceeds its Value in 3 Visits
  • Unlimited visits to the Museum for one full year
  • Discounts on classes, camps, and events
  • Discounts on one-of-a-kind birthday parties
  • 50% off admission for up to four (4) guests per visit
  • 10% off in the DCM Explorer Store
  • Exclusive invitations to member-only events
  • 50% off general admission for up to 6 people at ACM Reciprocal Network participating institutions - See List
$195

FAMILY PLAY PLUS
  • 3 Named Adult Cardholders*
  • 6 free admissions per visit*
  • Exceeds its Value in 2 Visits
  • Unlimited visits to the Museum for one full year
  • Discounts on classes, camps, and events
  • Discounts on one-of-a-kind birthday parties
  • 50% off admission for up to four (4) guests per visit
  • 10% off in the DCM Explorer Store
  • Exclusive invitations to member-only events
  • 50% off general admission for up to 6 people at ACM Reciprocal Network participating institutions - See List
  • FREE admission for up to 6 people at 5 nearby children’s museums in the CLIMB Network - See List
$225

Impact
  • 3 Named Adult Cardholders*
  • 6 free admissions per visit*
  • Donor-Level Membership
  • Unlimited visits to the Museum for one full year
  • Discounts on classes, camps, and events
  • Discounts on one-of-a-kind birthday parties
  • 50% off admission for up to four (4) guests per visit
  • 10% off in the DCM Explorer Store
  • Exclusive invitations to member-only events
  • 50% off general admission for up to 6 people at ACM Reciprocal Network participating institutions - See List
  • FREE admission for up to 6 people at 5 nearby children’s museums in the CLIMB Network - See List
  • Play & Give Back: DCM will gift two Memberships to families in need
  • 3 Free Family Passes for you to share (good for up to 4 admissions)
  • Receive all donor related communications
$500

* One Named Adult Cardholder must be present on all visits.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Access Membership

We strive to make our learning-through-play experience accessible to every child, regardless of economic, physical, or social barriers. The Museum has a program which offers the Access Membership, a reduced-cost membership to qualifying families.

ACCESS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Cost $25

Unlimited admission to the Museum for one full year

Good for 2 adults and up to 6 children

Access to special Members only events

Discounts on one-of-a-kind birthday parties

10% off in the DCM Explorer Store

TO QUALIFY FOR AN ACCESS MEMBERSHIP

Participation in any of the following:

  • WIC
  • SNAP
  • TANF
  • Access DuPage
  • EI/IEP/504
  • Early/Head Start
  • Medicare/All Kids
  • Section 8
  • Childcare Subsidy
  • Foster Care/Guardianship
  • Refugee/Asylum Status
GIFT MEMBERSHIPS

Gift That Keeps On Giving

Whether for friends, family, clients or employees, a gift of membership is appreciated all year round. A Museum membership is the perfect way to say, “Happy Birthday,” “Happy Holidays,” “Welcome to the Neighborhood,” “Congratulations,” “Thank You,” or “Just Because.”

One year of DuPage Children’s Museum membership adds up to a lifetime of memories and unlimited opportunities. It’s the gift that won’t get broken, no batteries needed, and it’s so easy!

PLEASE NOTE: Gift Memberships are mailed through USPS. Delivery cannot be guaranteed by a certain date.

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MEMBER-ONLY EVENTS

Members Get More Access

Members-Only Nights

Enjoy special time in the Museum reserved just for our Members.

Pre-registration is recommended.

2024 Dates:

  • Saturday, March 2, 2024 | 5–8pm
  • Friday, June 7, 2024 | 5–8pm
  • Friday, July 12, 2024 | 5–8pm
  • Friday, August 23, 2024 | 5–8pm

 

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SPONSORS

Our Access program wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors