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Members get a full year of unlimited visits to five floors of fun and our outdoor Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience.
Covers a household and all children or grandchildren under the age of 21.
$225/ per yearCovers a household and all children or grandchildren under the age of 21, plus two guests each visit.
$275/ per yearCovers a household and all children or grandchildren under the age of 21, plus an extra named adult and two guests.
$325/ per yearEnjoy personalized support from a staff liaison, all the benefits of the Joy membership, and free stroller and wagon rentals, a 10% discount on dining and shopping, two one-time guest passes, and invitations to the Collection Tour Series, including Holiday Morning event.
$500/ per yearEnjoy all the benefits of the previous level, plus two Haunted House tickets, four one-time guest passes and access to VIP space at quarterly Member Mornings.
$750/ per yearExperience unmatched benefits with a second named adult for added flexibility, personal shopper services, free gift wrapping, and a 30% discount in The Museum Store, and four Haunted House tickets.
$1,000/ per yearTake your membership to the next level with an additional store discount during the holidays and an exclusive highlights tour of the museum.
$2,500/ per yearEnjoy premier benefits, including an invitation to the Carousel Society Dinner, a 15% discount on facility rentals, and personalized concierge services for parking, dining, and more.
$5,000/ per yearEnjoy all the benefits of the previous level, plus an invitation to the annual Behind the Build Tour for an exclusive look at exhibits underway.
$10,000/ per yearEnjoy all the benefits of the previous level, and a complimentary individual gift membership.
$15,000/ per yearEnjoy all the benefits of the previous level, a personalized dining experience with the CEO, and an annual opportunity to reserve a meeting room or workspace.
$25,000/ per yearFree one-year membership for qualifying Indiana Foster Families. Copy of valid Indiana Foster Family Home License required.
$0/ per yearFree one-year membership for residents of the museum's six surrounding neighborhoods. Proof of residency required.
$0/ per yearWant to check us out before you join? General admission tickets purchased for your family can be applied to the cost of a membership within 2 weeks of your visit date. Call us at 317-334-4000 or visit the box office for details.
Please note: Classic and Contributing Memberships are not eligible for purchase through charitable giving vehicles, including IRA distributions and Donor Advised Funds.
We’re happy to help! If you cannot find the information you want, please stop by the Box Office or Concierge Desk on your next visit or contact us at membership@childrensmuseum.org or 317-334-4000.
Yes! You apply the cost of your museum admission tickets to a membership within two weeks of your visit. Your membership will be backdated to the date of your initial visit date and last for a year. You can apply the value of tickets used for the people in the household that is covered by the membership. For a Curiosity or Joy membership, you can apply 2 additional tickets who are covered as guests. To apply your tickets toward a membership, please contact our Customer Service Center at 317-334-4000 with the order number from your purchase.
Members receive a 10% discount on admission tickets when purchasing for guests not covered by their membership. Discount admission prices will automatically calculate when you log into your member account on-line. You can also purchase at a discount by showing your membership card at the Box Office.
You can upgrade by visiting the Box Office or calling 317-334-4000.
Your membership expires one year from the date of purchase, at the end of the month. Gift memberships start on the first visit and end one year later.
Whether you bought online, onsite, or by phone, your membership is active from the moment of purchase. If you purchase a membership online, you will receive a temporary membership card attached to your confirmation email. This pass can be scanned at entry gates. If you are an active member and do not yet have your membership card, all you need to do is stop by the Box Office with a valid photo ID. We will print you a temporary card that will be valid for 60 days.
If you have misplaced your membership card, call us at 317-334-4000 to have a new card sent to you or stop by the Box Office to have a temporary card printed for you for the day. If you have lost your donor-level membership cards, please contact 317-334-3215 to have your cards reprinted and mailed to you. In the meantime, stop by the Box Office to have a temporary pass printed.
One of the two primary cardholders must be present for guests to visit under your household’s membership. A photo ID is required at entry gates with your membership card.
You can purchase a gift membership for family and friends at any time. Buy online, stop by the Box Office, or call us at 317-334-4000.
You can renew your membership within three months of expiration.
You can update your contact information by calling us at 317-334-4000.
You will receive your plastic membership cards about 3 or 4 weeks after enrolling. After purchasing your membership, you will get an email explaining how to create an online account and access your digital card.
Family memberships are recommended for two adults sharing the same household where all dependent children are under age 21. Grandparent memberships are recommended for two adults sharing the same household and all unmarried grandchildren under age 21.
Refunds are determined based on length of time left on membership and remaining monetary value. A membership with at least six months before expiration can be considered for a refund or exchange. The refund amount will be calculated by the original purchase price minus the face value of any admissions used during the membership period. Most memberships pay for themselves after the second visit, making all subsequent visits free for members. Once the value of the membership is reached through admissions, there is no monetary value remaining and a refund or exchange cannot be processed.
3000 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN, USA 46208-4716
317-334-4000
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