Membership Benefits: Individual

As a member, you get to experience the best that Griffin Museum of Science and Industry has to offer. We want you to take full advantage of your membership benefits every day of the year. This is your guide to being a Griffin MSI member.

How do I visit using my free admission?

Step 1: Reserve your tickets online. You’ll need to log in as a member using your ID number and your ZIP code and don’t forget to select tickets for any additional experiences! Your member pricing benefits will be applied once tickets are added to your cart.

Step 2: Go to the Membership express line when you arrive at Griffin MSI. You only need to stop at the Membership Desk if you want to purchase additional tickets, have questions or want to renew or upgrade your membership.

Step 3: Have fun!

What free and discounted tickets come with my membership?

As an Individual Member, you receive four discounted tickets for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition and four discounted tickets for Anne Frank The Exhibition.

You also receive four free tickets for the Giant Dome Theater and 50% off additional Giant Dome Theater tickets.

Who can I bring with me to Griffin MSI?

As an Individual member, your benefits include one free guest ticket every time you visit. A named member must be present for your benefits to be used.

I haven’t received my membership card yet. When will it arrive, and can I still visit?

You don’t need a physical membership card to visit or access any of your membership benefits! Your digital membership card is all you need.

• If you requested a physical membership card, it takes 5 - 7 weeks to arrive.
• If you haven’t received your digital or physical cards, please contact Membership.

How does parking work?

With an Individual membership, there is no discount on parking in the Museum's underground garage, but you will need to scan your membership card to receive the visitor rate of $22.

1. When entering the garage, pull a parking ticket at the gate.
2. At the end of your visit, stop at a parking pay station before returning to your car. Insert your ticket and then scan your membership card. Complete your payment of $22. (If the rate does not reduce to $22, visit the Membership or Ticketing desk for assistance.)
3. At the exit gate in the garage, insert your validated parking ticket and enjoy the rest of your day.

What if my guest is driving separately?

To make sure your guest also receives the validated parking rate for Museum guests, give them a printed or digital copy of your Museum tickets from your visit. They will scan the Museum ticket at the parking pay station to receive the validated $22 rate. Note: Your membership card will only validate one parking ticket per day.

Where do I get my free member coffee?

Anywhere that has coffee on the day of your visit! Stan’s Donuts and the Museum Kitchen are open all year. Have your membership card ready to show and let them know you are looking for your free member coffee.

What discounts do I get for dining and shopping at the Museum?

As a member, you receive a 10% discount on all purchases in our retail stores and restaurants. Just have your membership card ready to show at checkout.

How do I register for member events?

Visit the Events Calendar for the most up-to-date information about upcoming events and exclusive opportunities. We will also email you when registration opens for member events. We hope you join us at an event soon!

Can I visit other institutions for free with my Griffin MSI membership?

Griffin MSI belongs to the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC), a global organization of science centers and museums. As a Griffin MSI member, you may take advantage of the ASTC Travel Passport Program for museums and organizations that are over 90 miles away from both Griffin MSI and your residence. This distance is measured as a linear radius, not driving distance.

Please note: Museums in Rockford, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are within 90 miles and excluded from membership reciprocity. You can, however, visit some local institutions at a discounted price with your Griffin MSI membership. See Local Reciprocity for more details.

How can I update my contact information?

You can submit a request via our Member Service Form.

Do you have more questions?

Many other answers can be found on our FAQ page.