Membership benefits
Griffin MSI members enjoy year-round access to our state-of-the-art exhibits and so much more!
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.
Membership levels
Individual
1 Member + 1 Guest
$95/year
- One Member Card
- Four discounted passesfor special exhibitions
- Four free Giant Dome Theater tickets+ 50% off additional tickets
Dual
2 Members + 1 Guest
$145/year
- Two member cards
- Discounted parking [**]$8 off in our underground garage
- Six discounted passesfor special exhibitions
- Six 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 [***]
** One car per visit. *** Free admission at more than 300 science centers and museums outside Chicago and around the world within the ASTC network.
Family
2 Members + 1 Guest + Kids*
$195/year
- Two member cards
- Free parkingin our underground garage
- Discounted passesto Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing - The Exhibition
- 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 [***]
* 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.
Annual Fund membership levels
Griffin MSI’s Annual Fund supports everything we do, every day. When you become an Annual Fund member, you help transform lives through science in ways too numerous to count.
Explorers
2 Members + 2 Guests + Kids*
$300/year
- Two Member Cards
- Free parking**
- Unlimited free ticketsto Coal Mine, U-505 On-board Tour and Giant Dome Theater
- Complimentary one-time entryto Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing - The Exhibition
- 50% off admission to various local museums in Illinois and Wisconsin
- Free Admission
- Unlimited Discounted Ticketsfor virtual reality experiences
* 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. ^ at $9 each
Catalyst Society
2 Members + 2 Guests + Kids*
$600/year
- Two Member Cards
- Free parking**
- Unlimited free ticketsto Coal Mine, U-505 On-board Tour, and Giant Dome Theater with reserved seating
- Free ticketsto Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing - The Exhibition
- 50% off admission to various local museums in Illinois and Wisconsin
- Free admission at more than 300 science centers and museums***
- Discounted tickets^for maker and virtual reality experiences
- Complimentary individual gift membershipGive the gift of an Griffin MSI membership ($95 level) to anyone you choose
- Two guest passes
* 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. ^ At $9 each.
Columbian Society
2 Members + 2 Guests + Kids*
$1,000/year
- Three Member Cards
- Free parking**
- Unlimited free ticketsto Coal Mine, U-505 On-board Tour, and Giant Dome Theater with reserved seating
- Unlimited free ticketsto Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing - The Exhibition
- 50% off admission to various local museums in Illinois and Wisconsin
- Free admission at more than 300 science centers and museums [***]
- Unlimited discounted ticketsfor maker and virtual reality experiences
- Complimentary individual gift membershipGive the gift of an Griffin MSI membership ($95 level) to anyone you choose
- Two guest passes
- Custom visit itineraries & concierge service^^
* 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. ^ At $9 each. ^^ Advance notice required. To reserve tickets, call the Member Hotline at (773) 947-3161 or visit tickets.msichicago.org.
Curiosity Society
2 Members + 2 Guests + Kids*
$2,500/year
- Three Member Cards
- Free parking**
- Unlimited free ticketsto Coal Mine, U-505 On-board Tour, and Giant Dome Theater with reserved seating
- 50% off admission to various local museums in Illinois and Wisconsin
- Free admission at more than 300 science centers and museums***
- Discounted ticketsfor maker experiences and virtual reality experiences
- Complimentary individual gift membershipGive the gift of an Griffin MSI membership ($95 level) to anyone you choose
- Two guest passes
- Custom visit itineraries & concierge service^^
- Invitation to the <i>State of the Museum</i> Luncheon
- Unlimited free ticketsto Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing - The Exhibition
* 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. ^ At $9 each. ^^ Advance notice required. To reserve tickets, call the Member Hotline at (773) 947-3161 or visit tickets.msichicago.org.
More information
Have questions about joining as a member? Contact us for more information. Current members can request help with memberships on the Member Services page.