Membership

Membership Benefits

  • Free admission to the Museum, Voigt House and Planetarium
  • Discounts in the Curiosity Shop and Museum Cafe
  • Advance ticket sales for special events such as “Front Row for the Fireworks” and “Night at Your Museum”
  • Discounts for special exhibits, theater organ concerts and summer camps
  • Reciprocal privileges at over 170 organizations nationwide
  • And more!

Bring a Friend $15
Free admission for one guest per visit when added to any Membership Level. You must accompany your free guest.

Basic Memberships

Senior Citizen – $25

For ages 62+
Senior Citizen +1 - $40

For ages 62+ and one guest
Individual – $35

For one Adult
Individual +1 - $50

For one Adult and one guest

Family/Grandparent – $60

Special Online Price $50

Family members in one household
OR
Grandparents with grandchildren under 18

Family/Grandparent +1 - $75

Special Online Price $65

Same as Family/Grandparent Membership and one guest

 We now offer a special membership for non profit organizations!

Your membership will help support the Museum's ongoing exhibits and educational programming!

Special Contributing Memberships

Whalewatchers – $125

All the benefits of the Family/Grandparent basic membership plus 4 guest passes and recognition in Museum publications.

Stargazers – $250

 All the benefits of the Whalewatchers membership plus invitations to special events for donors.

1890 Club – $500

 All the benefits of a Stargazers membership plus 2 additional guest passes and special private tour options.
   

Join or renew by mail

If you prefer to mail in your payment, please print and complete our membership form and fax to (616) 456.4543 or mail to Public Museum, Membership, 272 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

By phone

Please contact the Membership office at 616.456.3977 if you would prefer to join, renew or give a gift membership over the phone.

Update/change membership

Moving? Changing your name? Looking to upgrade your membership? Let us know, so you don’t miss any news or updates on events at the Museum. Email us to change your contact information.

Give a gift membership

Memberships make great gifts! For a meaningful gift that they’ll enjoy again and again, a membership to the Museum is the answer. Please call 616.456.3979 for gift options or email your name & phone number along with the best time to return your call.
  Questions about membership? Please contact the Membership office at 616.456.3977 or via email.