Four FREE Guest Passes + Bonus Member Perks All Month Long!

March is Member Month at The Iowa Children’s Museum, and it’s the best time of the year to become a member or renew your membership.

When you join or renew in March, you’ll receive four FREE guest passes to share with friends and family. That’s a $48 value—just for saying yes to a full year of play.

And this year, we’re adding even more reasons to celebrate: To thank our members for investing in their families and supporting our mission of hands-on learning through play, we’re offering special member-only perks throughout March.  If you’ve been thinking about becoming a member of The Iowa Children’s Museum, now is the time!

Purchase Your Membership Now

Why Become a Member of The Iowa Children’s Museum?

A membership means unlimited visits for a full year. Come on a cold afternoon. Stop by after school. Spend a no-school day exploring every exhibit. Come back next week and do it all again.

Members also enjoy:

• Early access to camps and popular programs

• 10% off camps, birthday parties, and facility rentals

• 10% discount in the Think Tank gift shop

• Half-price admission to more than 200 children’s museums nationwide through the ACM reciprocal network

• Exclusive Member Hours and special events throughout the year

If you even visit every other month, a museum membership quickly pays for itself.

Bonus Perks for Members

In addition to your four free guest passes, members can enjoy special events, discounts, and experiences throughout the month.

March 4–7: Bring a Friend to Member Hour

Invite someone to experience Member Hour with you from 9–10 am, Wednesday through Saturday! Members can bring guests during a time that’s typically reserved just for members. It’s the perfect way to introduce a friend to this quieter, more relaxed time in the museum! (2 free guest admissions with a valid membership. Additional guests must pay regular admission.)

March 11–14: Special Member Hour Activities + Giveaways

Each day during Member Hour (9-10 a.m.), we’re adding something extra:

• Wednesday: An expanded Toddler Takeover with sing-alongs and music

• Thursday: A hands-on building challenge with LEGO bricks, cups, and straw connectors

• Friday: Animal mask-making in the Art Studio

• Saturday: Party with the Norms, featuring button-making and kindness activities

More details about these activities will be coming soon!

March 15-21: Take 20% Off Gift Shop Purchases

March 25–28: Bring a Friend to Member Hour

Here’s a second chance to bring a friend along to experience Member Hour! Two free guest admissions from 9-10 a.m. to share how great it is to be a member. (2 free non-member guest admissions with a valid membership. Additional member guests must pay regular admission.)

Membership Options

Choose the membership that fits your family:

Family Membership – $145
Unlimited visits for two adults and all children under 18 in one household

Family Plus Membership – $195
All Family benefits plus two additional guests each visit

Grandparent Membership – $145
Unlimited visits for two grandparents and all grandchildren under 18

How to Join or Renew

Stop by the front desk during your next visit or purchase your membership online.

Already a member? Renew early during March to receive the four free guest passes. Your additional 12 months of benefits will be added to your current membership, so no playtime is lost.

Guest passes are issued immediately for in-person purchases or mailed within 5–10 business days for online membership purchases.