Get a year of more play time. More perks. More memories. More often.
And save more, too!
Choose membership from the start, or apply your ticket cost toward a membership within two weeks of purchase. After two visits, membership can pay for itself. It’s a great value!
Members get a year of unlimited visits to our outdoor Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience®—and to our five floors indoors. We have permanent exhibits like Dinosphere®, as well as always-changing exhibits. See the current exhibit lineup.
Whether you choose a Basic, basic +2, or Donor Membership, members get these exclusive benefits:
- Member Previews—a sneak peek of new exhibits before the public
- Member Morning Weekends—an hour of early access to the museum before it opens (first combined Saturday and Sunday of the month)
- Insider news—including Extra! magazine and member emails
And members SAVE MORE:
- FREE Carousel rides
- 20% discount on family programs
- 10% discount on general guest admission tickets and Haunted House tickets
- 10% discount in The Museum Store
- 10% discount on birthday party packages
- Occasional member discounts in weekly enews for local sports and entertainment
To make sure you enjoy non-stop fun, your membership will be automatically renewed each year at a savings of up to $25 annually. You will have an opportunity to opt-out from your shopping cart.

Explore, discover, and make great family memories! Family Membership includes benefits for up to two adults sharing the same household and all children under age 21. Grandparent Membership includes benefits for up to two adults sharing the same household and all unmarried grandchildren under age 21. Pay one low price and visit as often—and whenever you’d like.

Includes all of the benefits of the basic membership, plus you can bring two friends along for free any time you'd like!

Donor Memberships
Choose a contributing membership that allows us to provide world-class experiences for all. Your tax-deductible gift of at least $40 to The Children’s Museum Fund ensures that all children, regardless of family income, can experience the museum.
Donors support the museum, enjoy all the membership benefits above, and receive these additional perks:
- FREE stroller and wagon rental
- 10% discount in the Food Court
- Caregiver card for a designated caregiver
- Invitations to special tours
Select our Easy Pay option—a cost-effective way to become a donor. Split your purchase into three easy payments, while enjoying the benefits of membership right away!




If you have elected to auto-renew your membership, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Inc. ("TCM") will automatically renew your membership for successive one-year terms at the applicable membership category rate then in effect, using the credit/debit card provided above unless you have opted-out above. The annual renewal payment will be charged to the applicable credit/debit card on the date of expiration of your then-current term. You understand and agree that TCM is not obligated to provide you with any additional notices prior to each annual renewal payment. If a renewal payment fails for any reason, your membership will not automatically renew and you will be unsubscribed from the program and its benefits. If you decide not to renew your membership while enrolled in this automatic renewal option, you must notify TCM of your nonrenewal at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the then-current term.
Member Benefits
A Children's Museum membership is an extraordinary value. Not only do you pay once to visit all year, you also can take advantage of these special benefits.- Free Carousel rides
- Discounts on programs and special events (including the Haunted House!)
- Discounts in The Museum Store
- Exclusive members-only events and hours
- Advance tickets for Lilly Theater shows
- Special offers for local attractions or events