MEMBERSHIP
BECOME A MEMBER
Make Modesto Children’s Museum your family’s memory-making learning laboratory and curiosity headquarters. MoChiMu Members enjoy a year of no-cost access to the museum as well as special discounts and programming.
Our most popular Memberships include…
TWO PERSON
MEMBERSHIP
1 Year: $200
A year of free admission for one named adult plus one named child – a duo creating a year of memories at MoChiMu!
FOUR PERSON
MEMBERSHIP
1 Year: $400
A year of free admission for any combination of four named individuals including at least one adult and one child.
SUNNY’S CIRCLE DONOR MEMBERSHIP
(FOUR PERSON)
1 Year: $700
A year of free admission for four named individuals plus a tax-deductible donation to our museum fund.
NOT SEEING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS YOU’RE LOOKING FOR? Build the membership that’s just the right size for your family! Each named member is $100 for families of two or above. Select your just-right-sized membership here.
ALL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS:
– A year of unlimited free admission for named adults and children
– A 10% discount at the MoChiMu Mercantile
– MoChiMu Newsletter, offering first looks at upcoming programs, events, and initiatives
– Member pre-sale access to select MoChiMu special events and programs
– Discounted reciprocal admission at more than 300 children’s museums worldwide
SUNNY’S CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP:
– All regular membership benefits, plus…
– A tax-deductible donation of $300
– Invitation to Donor member events
GIFTING A MEMBERSHIP? Learn more here.
By activating a Membership at Modesto Children’s Museum, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the Membership Terms published here.
FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS
Choosing a Membership
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We offer a range of membership levels to accommodate different sized families! Our smallest Membership package is for 2 people, and our largest is for 8 people. If you are purchasing a 4-Person Membership or higher, you also have the option to join
“Sunny’s Circle” and become a donor by adding a $300 tax-deductible donation to your purchase.
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All members receive the following benefits:
– No-cost entry to Modesto Children’s Museum for each person listed on your membership
– Access to ten world-class exhibits made exclusively for Modesto Children’s Museum:
Color Story Train
Changing Color
Tall Tales Stage
Adventure Climber
Litte Rainbows
Valley Proud
Light Lab
Water Lab
Air Lab
MSR Maker Lab
– 10% off pre-tax merchandise in the MoChiMu Mercantile
– Pre-sale access to Modesto Children’s Museum events
– Exclusive access to Members-Only events
– Association of Children’s Museums Reciprocal Network benefits (50% off admission price at participating Children’s Museums nation-wide)
– Sunny’s Circle Donor membership and Founding Donor memberships also include exclusive access to Donors-Only events and newsletters.
RECIPROCAL & GIFT MEMBERSHIPS
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We offer Reciprocal Admission through the Association of Children’s Museums.
For MoChiMu Members: As a member of Modesto Children’s Museum, you can use your membership to get a 50% discount for up to 6 members at other Museums within the ACM network. Please visit the ACM website for a complete listing of participating museums.
For guests visiting MoChiMu: As a member of another Children’s Museum within the ACM network, you can use your membership to get a 50% discount for up to 6 members at Modesto Children’s Museum. When purchasing tickets online, please use code ACM24 to receive reciprocal admission. You must present a current membership card from an ACM Reciprocal Network museum with the ACM Reciprocal Network logo on the card and a valid photo ID with proof of residence at Admissions when you visit to receive this discount.
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Gift memberships begin on the date of purchase and will expire one year from the date of purchase.
Using Your Membership
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To facilitate entry and manage capacity limits in the museum, member reservations are required. Member reservations will be available for both of our admission times each day of operation:
– Morning admission is from 10:00 am-Noon
– Afternoon admission is from 1:00 pm-4:30 pm
Please purchase your tickets here!
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How to use your digital membership cards:
Please visit the App Store on an Apple device, or the GooglePlay store on an Android device to download the eMembership Card app.
– Once you have downloaded the app, search for “Modesto Children’s Museum” in the search bar and click on our logo.
– Click on “Find My Membership Cards,” enter your phone number/membership number and last name and click “Find.” Your digital cards should be displayed.
– While viewing your digital membership cards, you can choose “Add to Wallet” to add them to your digital wallet for easy access.
– When checking in for your visit, please show your digital membership card at the front desk (note: you will need to reserve your tickets online in advance).
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To decrease the use of paper and plastic, Modesto Children’s Museum operates using a digital membership system, eMembership Card. Download the eMembership Card app to access your membership cards.
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Memberships are good for one calendar year from the date of purchase (ex: memberships purchased on 1/1/24 will be good through 1/1/25).
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Museum Memberships do not include guest passes. Guests will need to pay for admission.
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We offer Reciprocal Admission through the Association of Children’s Museums.
For MoChiMu Members: As a member of Modesto Children’s Museum, you can use your membership to get a 50% discount for up to 6 members at other Museums within the ACM network. Please visit the ACM website for a complete listing of participating museums.
For guests visiting MoChiMu: As a member of another Children’s Museum within the ACM network, you can use your membership to get a 50% discount for up to 6 members at Modesto Children’s Museum. When purchasing tickets online, please use code ACM24 to receive reciprocal admission. You must present a current membership card from an ACM Reciprocal Network museum with the ACM Reciprocal Network logo on the card and a valid photo ID with proof of residence at Admissions when you visit to receive this discount.