Member events
Griffin MSI hosts special events for members all year long. Check out what’s coming soon.
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Individual membership
Membership includes free entry all year, free parking at certain levels, free Giant Dome Theater passes, discounted tickets and so much more!
Renew your membership
Keep enjoying all the benefits of membership and supporting our ongoing mission!
Gift a membership
Give the gift of fun and learning with year-round access to Griffin MSI’s world-class exhibits and experiences.
Purchase member tickets
Use your membership to purchase your free tickets before you arrive, or simply bring your membership and ID to the Member Express line.
Overview of benefits
Join as an individual or bring the whole family along. We have several membership levels to choose from.
Individual
1 Member + 1 Guest
$95/year
- 1 Member Card
- 4 Discounted Passesfor special exhibitions
- 4 free Giant Dome Theater tickets+ 50% off additional tickets
Family
2 Members + 1 Guest + Kids*
$195/year
- Two member cards
- Free parkingin our underground garage for one car per day (A $22 value on every visit!)
- Discounted passesfor special exhibitions
- 10 free Giant Dome Theater passes+ 50% off additional tickets
- 50% off admission to various local museums in Illinois and Wisconsin
- Free admission at more than 300 science centers and museums [***]
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* Limited to children under the age of 18 residing in member household. ** One car per visit. *** Free admission at more than 300 science centers and museums outside Chicago and around the world within the ASTC network.
Dual
2 Members + 1 Guest
$145/year
- 2 member cards
- Discounted parking [**]$8 off in our underground garage for one car per day
- 6 discounted passesfor special exhibitions
- 6 free Giant Dome Theater tickets+ 50% off additional tickets
- 50% off admission to various local museums in Illinois and Wisconsin
- Free admission at more than 300 science centers and museums [***]
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** One car per visit. *** Free admission at more than 300 science centers and museums outside Chicago and around the world within the ASTC network.
Enjoy all that the Museum has to offer
With inspiring exhibits and interactive experiences that change daily, there’s always something exciting happening. Manipulate a 40-foot indoor tornado, watch baby chicks hatch and journey through a mathematical mirror maze. When you’re a member of Griffin MSI, you can explore every day, all year. Membership allows you to explore more while enjoying a great value.
Benefits
Your membership includes access to Griffin MSI, but there are so many more benefits to explore.
Exclusive access
- Free General Admission
- Free coat check and stroller service
- Visit museums in the U.S. and around the world for free or discounted admission.
Awesome discounts
- Free or discounted parking
- 10% off at Museum stores and restaurants
- Free or discounted film and tour tickets
- Discounted special exhibition tickets
- Free coffee in our cafés
Amazing experiences
- Attend members-only lectures, events and private exhibit viewings
- Go behind-the-scenes and enjoy members-only hours
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Member services and FAQ
Have a question about membership or need assistance? Find your answer here.