Membership

Become a Member Today!

Your year-long membership at Brooklyn Children’s Museum supports award-winning exhibitions that promote hands-on learning adventures in natural science and world culture; an acclaimed afterschool program; and a broad range of cultural programming including special performances and workshops.

For a membership form you can download, print, and mail in—click here.

For more information please contact the Membership Office at (718) 735-4400 x324 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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After your purchase is complete below on PayPal, don't forget to click here for our membership form! Fill it out, save, and return to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . You will receive your membership packet within 10 days.

All Memberships Include:

FREE general admission to the Museum
Member express entry on weekends and school holidays
2 membership cards NEW!
Invitations to members-only events and exhibit previews
Discounts on our birthday party packages
Discounts in the KidShop
The Museum’s monthly e-newsletter

See below for information about adding Caregiver Cards to your membership (for nannies and grandparents too), and a great discount is available if you work for one of the Museum’s corporate members.

As a special thank you, all educators will receive a discount for membership, $25 off any membership $100 and up when you show your UFT Card and Photo ID.

Membership Reciprocity Dates Set with the Liberty Science Center for 2012!

If you are a Trailblazer member or above, enjoy special days this year at The Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey!

Although The Liberty Science Center does not share reciprocal admission for our members, there are 2 special days this spring when your Brooklyn Children's Museum membership card will be accepted for up to 2 adults and 4 children complimentary admission! Don't forget your membership card (displaying the ASTC logo), as well as your photo ID.

Sunday, May 20, 2012
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Sunday, December 9, 2012

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS

New Level!

Grandparents Circle

$80 for one year

FREE general admission to the Museum for 2 grandparents and any 4 grandchildren (through age 16)
FREE additional adult admission per visit
Additional guests ticket price is just $5 per person (ages one and over)
15% off all purchases in our KidShop
15% off any birthday party (base package price)
Primary member must be 55 years of age or older (born in 1956 or earlier)

(Renewals of existing memberships are $80 for one year)

Pioneer

$85 for one year; $140 for two years

FREE general admission to the Museum for 2 adults and 4 children (through age 16) in the same household
5% off any birthday party (base package price)
10% off in the KidShop

(Renewals of existing memberships are $75 for one year)

Trailblazer

$100 for one year; $170 for two years

FREE general admission to the Museum for 2 adults and 4 children (through age 16) in the same household
FREE admission to 300+ science and technology museums around the world (ASTC Reciprocal Program)
10% off any birthday party (base package price)
10% off in our KidShop

(Renewals of existing memberships are $90 for one year)

Globetrotter BEST VALUE!

$135 for one year; $235 for two years

FREE general admission to the Museum for 2 adults and 6 children (through age 16) in the same household
FREE admission to 300+ science and technology museums around the world (ASTC Reciprocal Program)
FREE admission to 150+ children’s museums around the U.S. and Canada (ACM Reciprocal Program
3 FREE guest passes (each good for 1 adult and 1 child)
10% off any birthday party (base package price)
10% off in our KidShop

(Renewals of existing memberships are $120 for one year)

Voyager

$175 for one year; $310 for two years

FREE general admission to the Museum for 2 adults and ALL children (through age 16) in the same household
FREE admission to 300+ science and technology museums around the world (ASTC Reciprocal Program)
FREE admission to 150+ children’s museums around the U.S. and Canada (ACM Reciprocal Program)
5 FREE guest passes (each good for 1 adult and 1 child)
15% discount on any Museum birthday party (base package price)
15% discount in the KidShop

(Renewals of existing memberships are $160 for one year)

Explorer

$275 for one year; $475 for two years

FREE general admission for 2 adults living in the same household and UNLIMITED children or grandchildren (through age 16); not valid for non-family groups
FREE admission to 300+ science and technology museums around the world (ASTC Reciprocal Program)
FREE admission to 150+ children’s museums around the U.S. and Canada (ACM Reciprocal Program)
10 FREE guest passes (each good for 1 adult and 1 child)
15% discount on any Museum birthday party (base package price)
20% discount in the KidShop
1 complimentary Caregiver Card per year

(Renewals of existing memberships are $250 for one year)

Do you want to add a Caregiver Card?

For $20 a year, give your child’s grandparent, nanny, babysitter, or other adult their own Caregiver Card. Grandparents Circle level is not eligible for Caregiver option. (Limit one person per membership; any name change for Caregiver Cards mid-year is $20.)

Is your company a Corporate Member?

If you work for one of the Museum’s corporate members, you can purchase a Globetrotter membership for only $100, a savings of $35 off the regular cost. With this membership,
your spouse and children can visit the Museum even if you’re not present with your employer ID . . . and you’ll also enjoy FREE access to 450+ museums around the world, including 10 in the greater New York City area.

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