Membership

Be a part of the fun at the Public Museum! Join or Renew Your Membership Today!


Membership Benefits

  • Free general admission to the Museum and Planetarium
  • Free or reduced admission and next-in-line VIP status for temporary exhibits
  • 4 free carousel ride vouchers
  • 2 free parking vouchers 
  • 10% discount in the Curiosity Shop and Museum cafe
  • Discounts on summer camps and Mighty Wurlitzer organ performances
  • Invitations to exclusive "Member Preview" events
  • Advanced ticketing for popular events like Front Row for the Fireworks and Night at Your Museum
  • Discoveries, our quarterly newsletter
  • Reciprocal privileges at more than 200 organizations nationwide
  • And more!

Bring a Friend $15
Free admission for one guest per visit when added to any Membership Level.

Give a Gift Membership!

Memberships make great gifts! For a meaningful gift that they’ll enjoy again and again, a membership to the Museum is the answer. Please call 616.456.3977 for gift options or email your name & phone number along with the best time to return your call.

Basic Memberships

Senior Citizen – $25

For ages 62+

Senior Citizen +1 - $40

For ages 62+ and one guest

Individual – $35

For one Adult

Individual +1 - $50

For one Adult and one guest

Family or Grandparent – $60


Family members in one household
OR
Grandparents with grandchildren under 18

Family or Grandparent +1 - $75

Same as Family or Grandparent Membership and one guest

We now offer a special membership for non profit organizations!  Call 616.929.1726 for more information.

Your membership will help support the Museum's ongoing exhibits and educational programming!

Special Contributing Memberships

Whalewatchers – $150


All the benefits of the Family or Grandparent basic membership plus 2 guests per visit and recognition in Museum publications.

Stargazers – $250


All the benefits of the Whalewatchers membership plus invitations to special events for donors and 1 additional guest per visit (3 total).

1890 Club – $500


All the benefits of a Stargazers membership plus 1 additional guest per visit (4 total) and a special private tour.
 Carousel Circle -$1,000

 All of the benefits of the 1890 Club membership plus premium gift, 2 additional guest passes per visit (6 total), and complimentary carousel rides.

 

Membership contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  Please contact the Membership Department for more information.

Join or renew by mail

If you prefer to mail in your payment, please print and complete our membership form and fax to 616.929.1791 or mail to Public Museum, Membership, 272 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

By phone

Please contact the Membership office at 616.929.1726 if you would prefer to join, renew or give a gift membership over the phone.

Update/change membership

Moving? Changing your name? Looking to upgrade your membership? Let us know, so you don’t miss any news or updates on events at the Museum. Email us to change your contact information.

 

Membership cards generally take 1-2 weeks to arrive by mail.

 Questions about membership? Please contact the Membership office at 616.929.1726 or via email.