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Membership

Purchasing a Family Museum membership is the best, most economical way to enjoy all that the Museum has to offer all year long! Our members play a vital role in supporting the highest quality exhibits and educational programs, and the Family Museum offers its members unique and exciting programs, exhibits, and special events in return for their generous support.
 
To become a Family Museum member, you may download our Membership Application and either mail or bring it in to the Museum with payment. Or, purchase your membership online today!

Benefits

  • Free admission to the Family Museum for one full year
  • Free admission to all weekly drop-in classes and activities
  • Free admission passes for guests
  • Weekly e-newsletter highlighting fun activities, events, and exhibits showcased at the Museum
  • Exclusive invitations to members-only events and exhibit openings
  • Association of Science & Technology reciprocal admission program to over 275 science and youth museums worldwide
  • Discounts on birthday parties and Corner Store purchases
  • "PLUS" memberships also include Association of Children's Museums reciprocal admission program to over 130 children's museums nationwide
  • Up to $75 of your Family Museum membership is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law

Membership Categories

  • Individual Membership $30
    Includes at least one individual age 11 and up. Includes all basic member benefits, except free passes.

  • Family Membership $85
    Includes two adults and all children under age 18 residing in the same household. Includes all basic membership benefits, including two guest passes. Your babysitter may be added to your membership for an additional fee of $10.

  • Family with Babysitter $95
    Includes all membership benefits associated with a Family Membership plus the addition of a babysitter or caregiver in the absence of the parents.

  • Family PLUS Membership $110
    Includes two adults and all children under age 18 in the same household. Includes all basic membership benefits plus reciprocal admission to over 130 children's museums nationwide, and four guest passes. Your babysitter may be added to your membership for an additional $10.

  • Family Plus with Babysitter $120
    Includes all membership benefits associated with a Family Plus Membership plus the addition of a babysitter or caregiver in the absence of the parents.

  • Grandparent Membership $60
    Includes up to two adults residing in the same household and all grandchildren under the age of 18. Includes all basic membership benefits.

  • Grandparent PLUS Membership $110
    Includes up to two adults residing in the same household and all grandchildren under the age of 18. Includes all basic membership benefits PLUS reciprocal admission to 130 children's museums, and four guest passes.

  • 1 + 1 Membership $60
    Includes one adult and one child, or two adults and all basic membership benefits. At least one adult must be on this membership and the members' names will be printed on the cards. Does not include guest passes.

  • Family Triple Membership $190
    Includes two adults and all children under age 18 in the same household. You will receive basic family membership benefits at the Family Museum, the Putnam Museum, and Niabi Zoo. Includes all basic member benefits at each facility, plus reciprocal admission to more than 275 science and technology centers through ASTC and reciprocity to over 50 zoos through AZA. (ACM Reciprocity may not be purchased.) This package is valued at over $225.


Family Museum Hours:
Mon - Thu: 9am - 8pm
Fri - Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: Noon - 5pm
   Memorial Day to Labor Day Hours  
Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm
Sun: Noon - 5pm
tel. 563.344.4106
fax. 563.344.4164
familymuseum@bettendorf.org
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