You will need to bring your ID and your membership card with you to get into the attraction for free. Yup. The museum you are visiting has to be more than 90 miles from your home address. Military Discount Active, Reserve, and Retired Military - $2.00 off per person in the immediate family with proper ID. Thats a wonderful idea! Experience the regions biggest screen (five stories high and 80 feet wide)! Gift memberships are sold as gift cards. With the launch of our new membership program, we also introduced our new premium memberships. Kansas Citys Science Center is THE place for inquisitive minds of all ages to experience the amazing world of science with 92,000 sqft of indoor and outdoor hands-on learning and non-stop fun. For now, Costco is not raising the fee for members of its warehouse club, CFO Richard . ASTC is our most used reciprocal. Youll be receiving your membership cards via email. This site uses different types of cookies. These are only a few of the dozens of participating attractions you can get free or reduced admission to with an ASTC membership. Here are the important details: Association of Childrens Museums (These guidelines will go into effect April 1st, 2013). It is basically a big play area for kids, usually with different themed play areas. Thanks for the clarification! ASTC does not administer museum membership cards. Thanks again for your feedback! If you have a friend that works at one of these museums, they might have a program where they can add people onto their own membership plan for a discount. Participation in and the benefits of reciprocity programs can change at any time, so please keep these tips in mind: MSI members at all levels enjoy 50 percent off admission at the following museums: Can't find your answer online? The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. However, we too have run into difficulties at the Childrens Museum in West Hartford in their honoring reciprocity or made it very difficult holding up the line on multiple occasions. Not far away. A Union Station membership includes: Free admission to Science City for 12 months; Discounted tickets to exhibits; ASTC Travel Passport Program with discounted admission to 300+ museums Thanks for being your awesome selves. As members, we receive reciprocity at AZA and ASTC (over 500 museums and zoos nation-wide and countless places world-wide.). Absolutely! Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) This program gives members free admission to a huge collection of science centers. This membership costs $125, but during the week of Black Friday, they had a sale and it was only $62! AZA-AssociationofZoosandAquariums Free or half priced admission into nearly 100 different zoos and aquariums. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. 9:30 The unauthorized use of images of Union Station for commercial purposes could falsely suggest endorsement and therefore is prohibited. With your membership to ASTC, you can get free general admission for up to two adults members and their children under the age of eighteen who live in the same home. Thanks for your recommendations! Free admission or discounts to science museums ASTC science museums (http://www.astc.org). Analytics cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. The Providence Childrens Museum is also part of the ASTC. So I can't buy a local membership. Regnier Extreme Screen theatre popcorn for only $1. Senior (65+) $9. https://www.astc.org/find-a-science-center, https://www.astc.org/membership/find-an-astc-member/passport/, 2 World-class Traveling Exhibit Guest Passes, 4 World-class Traveling Exhibit Guest Passes, 16 World-class Traveling Exhibit Guest Passes, Exclusive Invite to Behind the Scenes Tour of USKC, Exclusive Invite to Annual CEO Meet and Greet, Members-only invitations for exclusive offerings and events, Free admission to Science City for 12 months, ASTC Travel Passport Program with discounted admission to 300+ museums. Especially if you have kids! Reserve Tickets. Parking passes are not valid during event parking. Our family has found a great way to avoid the agrivation of the 90 mile rule that works for us. Thanks so much, Molly! Do you know what that means? Sounds like you picked a great membership for your family. Located in Oakland, California, this wonderful space and science center will awe your family while you learn and explore space for the day. CALL THE MUSEUM BEFORE YOU VISIT TO CONFIRM YOUR TRAVEL PASSPORT PROGRAM BENEFITS. Before traveling we had no idea about these reciprocals. Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. You can also learn more by visiting the ACMs website or the ASTCs website. To check if a museum participates in the ASTC Passport Program, click HERE. These are memberships that you buy from one place and can use at many. Great question! Washington State Park, but it does not include weather station tours. 3. When you are traveling full-time or even if you just like to travel a lot it is easy to spend a lot of money on extracurricular activities. You will need a photo ID and proof of membership. at the Ticketing Office during business hours. They wouldnt be much of a benefit if you stay in one place, but they have provided us with a way to go to so many different places and it only costs us the gas to get there. There are some museums and zoos that are listed as discounted admission, like the Philadelphia Zoo and are clearly identified on the MOS website. 2. It includes science centers and museums, as well as nature centers, aquariums, planetariums, zoos, botanical gardens, and natural history and children's museums. I am sure there are LOTS of folks who have run into the same issue. Venues requesting proof of residence are marked by ( IDs) on the Passport Program participants' list. Deepen your relationship with us and ensure Union Station continues to serve Kansas City. Then we got into the Living Desert Zoo for an additional $50 which was the half price discount. The EAA website is currently undergoing maintenance. Members can get two adults and their children under seventeen for free. The name of the ASTC reciprocal program is the Passport Program, which makes me think they are encouraging people to travel by offering reciprocity. Of course, thats not always the easiest thing to do when you have small children! Field All-Access Pass and admission to four more top Chicago attractions at a 50% discount Chicago CityPASS $114 Out-of-State Adult Basic admission plus a 3D movie and all ticketed exhibitions All-Access Pass $42 Out-of-State Adult Basic admission plus a 3D movie or one of four ticketed exhibitions Discovery Pass $36 Out-of-State Adult If youve been following our blog, you may remember that I recently took Boo to the Providence Childrens Museum. I felt terrible after hyping it up we had to turn around and get back in the car because paying full price wasnt an option for us. This one offers reciprocal benefits for ASTC, ACM, NARM, and Time Travelers. I also have membership at Children's museum in Indianapolis. The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is a membership organization of science engagement institutionsespecially science and technology centers and museums in North America and around the world that provide opportunities for lifelong learning about science and technology; connect science, technology, and society; engage diverse communities; and partner to tackle global and local challenges. My family has enjoyed membership at the Boston museum of Science for several years now. Many museums offer these types of reciprocal memberships, but often the ins and outs of that reciprocity can be a little hard to follow. And I would definitely recommend them. from I havent used an ASTC membership, but we have an ACM and an AZA membership, and they are fantastic for those of us that take LONG road trips. Learn about Allied Member Benefits. Thanks for sharing! Admissions, guest passes or discounts granted as a privilege of membership can never be sold to another person or entity. NARM has over 1,000 arts, cultural, and historical institutions along with botanical gardens, childrens museums, science and technology centers. When we first started traveling we bought a membership online to the Montana Natural History Center. To learn more read, below. We paid for our annual membership online to the Baton Rouge zoo in Louisiana for $59. LACMA-ArtMuseums Free admission to 24 art museums nationwide. Union Station including Science City and all of our vital offerings is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, with an operating budget that is sustained through donations. Portions of the website, including membership login, join, renewal, shopping, and AirVenture ticketing may be unavailable at that time. Happy travels! If you have older kids that may be the better option for you. ASTC- Association of Science and Technology Centers Founded in 1973, ASTC has approximately 650 members in nearly 50 countries. We also have reciprocity at many childrens museums (e.g., Providence, Stepping Stone, etc. MSI belongs to the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), a global organization of science centers and museums. endstream
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A museum membership makes a good gift of shared experiences. I wish I would have known about this years ago. Not long ago. Our first stop was Seattle Science Center. I actually found out about the two deals I was considering through family and a Facebook-friend. Any particular favorites? If anyone can comment with more information about other area museums, that would be great! Hope this helps! Current Premium Members can pick up their parking passes These are our passions. The US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, will grant free admission to one adult and up to two children free with membership to ASTC. Adult (18+) $10. IF you have more than six members in your family, regular rates apply for the rest of the group. However, it does not include 3-D films, and if you want to watch those, it does cost $5 per person. Sign up with your email address to receive our latest outing ideas and updates. Museum of Science & Industry We have literally saved hundreds of dollars since we bought ours back in January! The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. Sci-Store purchases - 10% off. Enjoy them! The prices vary greatly so we always check ahead of time. I had one questionwhen getting in free to other museums, is it a one-time benefit? The Mount Washington Observatory located in Conway, New Hampshire, will allow two adults and up to four children six and over into the observatory for free. When visiting a partner museum, just show your digital card for your membership to be honored. All other family members over four will get to pay the youth price. Also, you can like us onFacebookandTwitterto keep up with the latest posts and get some extra tidbits we share only through those sites. Senior Discount Seniors (ages 60 and up) receive a $2 discount on COSI general admission. There are many fantastic attractions within the Association of Science-Technology Centers or ASTC network. AZA Association of Zoos & Aquariums https://www.aza.org/. I actually have never looked into the AZA benefits. DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. 136 0 obj
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Members can gain free access to the exhibit gallery for up to four people. We sincerely appreciate your membership donation to Union Station. Whats the point of having a reciprical membership if you cant use it anywhere near enough to go to? To provide a better user experience, EAA uses cookies. Your browser is not compatible with this website. Required fields are marked *, 2023 Roadschool All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy. 180 0 obj
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This membership costs $125, but during the week of Black Friday, they had a sale and it was only $62! 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive These days, most museums list all the details of their membership on their website. Open tomorrow Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The ASTC logo is in the top right corner. Please check with the museum that you would like to purchase a membership to and/or the museum that you plan to visit to make sure they are still participating in the reciprocal membership program. To sign up for an Access Membership, visit us in-person or call (206) 443-2844. There are many different reciprocal memberships and they all work about the same, but each have their own set of rules. If you wish to attend the Intuitive Planetarium and the National Geographic Theater, it does cost extra. Our membership (premium level) also includes 2hrs of fee parking, bonus tickets to Omni, Planetarium and guest passes (more tickets for Premium level vs Basic level). The Indiana State Museum is though. Located in St Louis, Mousorri, this fantastic museum offers free admittance. Thank you for your feedback, Molly. So glad to hear that the reciprocal program has been useful for your family. ASTC- Association of Science-Technology Centers, Roadschool's RVer Dictionary - Roadschool % % %. This essentially means that if you have two ASTC-participating museums in your city and you belong to one of them, you cannot go to the other one for free. I could not get free admission to the Indiana State Museum because it was within 90 miles of my home address. This one offers reciprocal benefits for ASTC, ACM, NARM, and Time Travelers. Members of ASTC Travel Passport Program institutions may receive free general admission for up to two adults and three children (17 and under). We regularly use our reciprocal benefits as they offer ASTC & AZA. Members also can get up to 10% off purchases from Star Store except for autographed books. Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in. Memberships have been simplified to Solo and Dual, with the option to add children and grandchildren to the Dual membership. Call us at (773) 947-3161 or email us. 1. Reciprocal admission is only available in person at the Perot Museum Box Office on the date of visit. Many museums, especially childrens museums, offer membership levels that include reciprocity with other museums. Providing unique experiences designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity since 1933. Playgrounds are slowly starting to open up again. Copyright Union Station. 4:00 + $25 per additional adult This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Please check each institutions website for more information about their operations, including any requirements for advanced reservations. To purchase a membership using the value of your tickets, call 816-460-2231 or email [emailprotected]. We love science centers, they are educational hands on learning and play areas for kids and adults. If you use Bank of America they do "museums on us" allowing their card holders one free ticket per card during the first weekend of every month (http://museums.bankofamerica.com) there's over 150 participating museums all over the US!