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A Year of
Fun and
Learning

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Membership Has So Many Awesome Perks!

Join DuPage Children’s Museum for a year full of play, discovery, and hands-on learning. Every visit is a new adventure! Research shows that open-ended exploration helps children develop key skills for lifelong success — and as a member, your family gets unlimited access to these enriching experiences!

Every membership includes:

  • UNLIMITED visits for one full year
  • Members-Only Mornings, Mondays & Thursdays 8–9am
  • Exclusive access to Members-Only Events
  • 50% off admission for up to four (4) guests per visit
  • Discounts on one-of-a-kind parties
  • Savings on programs and special events
  • Discounts in the Explorer Store and Café
MEMBERSHIP PRICING

Become A Member

DCM CHILD
  • 1 Named Child
  • Child can bring any Adult
  • Exceeds its Value in 4 Visits
  • Valid at DCM Only
$175

FAMILY PLAY
  • 4 free admissions per visit*
  • 2 named adult cardholders*
  • Exceeds its Value in 3 Visits
  • 50% off general admission for up to 6 people at ACM Reciprocal Network participating institutions - See List
$220

FAMILY CIRCLE
  • 6 free admissions per visit*
  • 3 named adult cardholders*
  • Exceeds its Value in 2 Visits
  • 50% off general admission for up to 6 people at ACM Reciprocal Network participating institutions - See List
$250

Impact
  • 6 free admissions per visit*
  • 3 named adult cardholders*
  • Donor-Level Membership
  • 50% off general admission for up to 6 people at ACM Reciprocal Network participating institutions - 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.

Benefits subject to change.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Need-Based Memberships

We strive to make our learning-through-play experience accessible to every child, regardless of economic, physical, or social barriers. The Museum offers reduced-cost memberships to qualifying families.

Join in-person at DCM! Proof of participation in qualifying programs will be required.

Thrive Membership

Cost: $125

4 free admissions per visit

2 named adult cardholders*

Valid at DCM only

To Qualify for a Thrive Membership

Participation in any of the following:

  • EI
  • IEP
  • 504
  • Foster Care
  • Guardianship
Welcome Membership

Cost: $35

4 free admissions per visit

2 named adult cardholders*

Valid at DCM only

To Qualify for a Welcome Membership

Participation in any of the following:

  • WIC
  • SNAP
  • TANF
  • Access DuPage
  • Early/Head Start
  • Medicaid/All Kids
  • Section 8
  • Childcare Subsidy
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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THANK YOU

Our Need-Based Memberships wouldn’t be possible without our supporters: