Members do not need to reserve tickets in advance and are guaranteed entry, even on busy days.

We are still operating at reduced capacity, and therefore walk-ins will be accommodated as capacity limits allow. Priority is given to members and advanced ticket holders. During busy days, non-member guests who arrive without purchasing tickets in advance may be put on a waitlist.

To guarantee immediate entry, non-members are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.  Click here to purchase tickets.

While museum attendance varies from day to day, our exhibits are typically busiest on weekends and in the morning. Days with inclement weather and weekend mornings are usually the busiest. If you prefer to come play when there are less guests in the museum, we recommend coming on a weekday or later in the afternoon.

Yes, the museum is limiting attendance in order to maintain social distancing during play time.

We sanitize high-touch areas (door handles, railings, light switches, etc.) throughout the day. We also conduct a thorough, museum-wide sanitizing of exhibit surfaces, toys and other props multiple times per week.

We strongly encourage all guests (2 years+) to wear masks in our space to protect children who are not yet eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination and to model the behavior we ask of unvaccinated children. We do not, however, require masks for museum admission.

We encourage all guests to maintain social distance from other play groups during their visit. You will notice floor markers and signage throughout the museum that provide reminders on desired traffic flow and social distancing. 

Exhibits may occasionally close for cleaning, but no exhibits are completely closed at this time.

As always, members can come play in our space as often as they would like. We do not require advanced reservations for members; they are guaranteed entry. We also offer Member Only hours throughout the year. Visit our calendar for the most up-to-date information about member hours.

Members also retain their 10% discounts for special programs, Think Tank toy store purchases, as well as half-price admission at many other children’s museums. 

Members can also take advantage of a special 20% off deal for our facility rental program, MyICM. Please email parties@theicm.org for scheduling information.

All ICM staff members are required to complete daily health check-ins before starting the workday. This involves a temperature check, as well as confirmation that the team member is neither experiencing symptoms associated with upper respiratory illness, nor has had any “close contact” with someone testing positive for COVID-19. All staff are required to wear masks when working on the museum floor and/or in other common areas throughout our space. We have implemented a range of other workplace health and safety protocols for our team and have a full supply of appropriate personal protective equipment on-hand for use as needed.

We are excited to once again offer in-person and virtual options for outreach programs and field trips. Contact reservations@theicm.org for more information.

Discount codes can be used at checkout when reserving your tickets online. If you have a physical coupon, please provide it to our front desk staff when you arrive. They will be happy to take the value of your coupon off your ticket purchase or to refund the value of the coupon if you purchased your tickets online.

We are proud to be a part of the Association of Children’s Museums and provide discounted admission to members of reciprocating museums. We also offer discounts to military families through the Blue Star Museums program. Our front desk staff are happy to help you redeem your discount upon your arrival!