A Marbles membership opens a world of play for your family. With a variety of levels and benefits to choose from, picking the perfect membership for your family is easier than ever. Pay once and play all year long!
Join or Renew
Try us out! Join Marbles on the same day you visit and apply your admission fee to the cost of membership.
Membership Levels & Benefits
Valid for the children and two named adults from one household.
Benefits:
- Free general museum admission for one year
- No online ticketing fees for any IMAX movies
- Invitations to members-only events and exhibit openings
- Special discounts in Marbles Corner Store, in the cafe, on birthday parties, and on camps, classes, events and more.
- Early registration for our award-winning summer camps
Valid for the children and two named adults from one household.
Benefits:
- Free general museum admission for one year
- No online ticketing fees for any IMAX movies
- Invitations to members-only events and exhibit openings
- Special discounts in Marbles Corner Store, in the cafe, on birthday parties, and on camps, classes, events and more.
- Early registration for our award-winning summer camps
- Free admission to more than 300 science centers and museums worldwide through the Association of Science and Technology Centers. Institutions within 90 miles of Marbles Kids Museum or your own home are NOT included in this reciprocal agreement. Click here for a list of participating science centers and museums.
- Discounted admission to more than 150 children's museums nationwide through the Association of Children's Museums. There are no local restrictions associated with this reciprocal agreement. Click here for a list of participating children's museums.
Valid for the children and two named adults from one household.
Benefits:
- Free general museum admission for one year
- No online ticketing fees for any IMAX movies
- Invitations to members-only events and exhibit openings
- Special discounts in Marbles Corner Store, in the cafe, on birthday parties, and on camps, classes, events and more.
- Early registration for our award-winning summer camps
- Free admission to more than 300 science centers and museums worldwide through the Association of Science and Technology Centers. Institutions within 90 miles of Marbles Kids Museum or your own home are NOT included in this reciprocal agreement. Click here for a list of participating science centers and museums.
- Discounted admission to more than 150 children's museums nationwide through the Association of Children's Museums. There are no local restrictions associated with this reciprocal agreement. Click here for a list of participating children's museums.
- Free general museum admission for one additional guest per visit (grandparent, babysitter, friend, etc.)
Valid for two named grandparents in one household and their named grandchildren, regardless of household.
Benefits:
- Free general museum admission for one year
- No online ticketing fees for any IMAX movies
- Invitations to members-only events and exhibit openings
- Special discounts in Marbles Corner Store, in the cafe, on birthday parties, and on camps, classes, events and more.
- Early registration for our award-winning summer camps
Valid for one named adult and one named child, regardless of household.
Benefits:
- Free general museum admission for one year
- No online ticketing fees for any IMAX movies
- Invitations to members-only events and exhibit openings
- Special discounts in Marbles Corner Store, in the cafe, on birthday parties, and on camps, classes, events and more.
- Early registration for our award-winning summer camps
A giving level supporting hands-on, minds-on play for all kids at Marbles - that also includes a Family Premier Membership!
Benefits:
- A Family Premier Membership plus...
- 5 museum admission passes
- Listing on the website
A giving level supporting hands-on, minds-on play for all kids at Marbles - that also includes a Family Premier Membership!
Benefits:
- A Family Premier Membership plus…
- 10 museum admission passes
- 4 IMAX ticket vouchers
- Listing on the website
Gift Membership
Gift memberships are available for all categories and make a unique gift for family and friends to enjoy all year long. Gift memberships can be purchased here or onsite at our Welcome Desk during normal museum operating hours.
Gift memberships must be purchased by December 15 for guaranteed Christmas delivery.
Marbles Movie Membership
A membership for our movie lovers. Purchase tickets online with no ticketing fees, get 50% off full-length features and documentaries, and much more. Learn about Marbles Movie Membership.
Support Marbles
Your support helps keep our admission fees among the lowest in the country while continuing to provide vibrant and positive play experiences for thousands of children each week. Consider joining Marbles at a Giving Circle level and help make play possible for ALL children.
Traveling With Your Membership
Marbles is proud to partner with The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) and The Association of Children's Museums (ACM).
As a benefit of your passport and premier membership you get discounts or free admission to partnering organizations. Your Marbles membership card must be presented at participating museums (email us for a replacement card). Click on a list of participating orginzations below.
ASTC Participant List*
ACM Participant List
*Some exclusions apply. Science Centers and Museums located within 90 miles of Marbles and your home address are excluded from ASTC benefits.
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Family Basic and Family Passport memberships include two named adults and all children from one immediate household.
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Family Premier memberships include two named adults, all children from one immediate household plus an additional unnamed guest (can be an adult or child) per visit.
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Grand memberships include two named grandparents of one household plus all named grandchildren, regardless of household.
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Just for Two memberships include one named adult and one child.
All visitors, including members, need to check in upon arrival. Members are asked to show a photo ID along with their membership card and will receive admission stickers for each visit.
Family Premier members are allowed one free guest per visit. All other guests will need to pay regular admission.
Membership cards are not transferable and can only be used by adults listed on your card.
Family Premier members are allowed one guest per visit, which can be a caregiver, grandparent, friend, etc. Family Premier caregivers must present a photo ID and the family's membership card at each visit. All other caregivers or guests attending the museum with member children must pay regular admission.
Simply present your photo ID at check-in if you do not have your card, Additional time is needed at check-in to verify your membership if you do not have your card. If you have lost your membership card, let us know so we can mail you a new card.
All members can purchase movie tickets online without convenience fees by using the promo code listed in your member welcome letter. Tickets can be purchased at www.MarblesIMAX.org. Call 919.857.1022 if you have questions.
Sign up here, or contact the Membership Coordinator at 919.857.1022 or membership@marbleskidsmuseum.org.
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We participate in two reciprocal programs that offer benefits to our families who have a Family Passport or a Family Premier membership.
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The Association of Science & Technology Centers includes more than 300 nationwide science centers, zoos and aquariums that are free or discounted. To see a full list of participating science centers and museums, download the Association of Science and Technology Center's Passport Program listing. PLEASE NOTE: Institutions within 90 miles of Marbles Kids Museum or your own home are NOT included in this reciprocal agreement.
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The Association of Children's Museums includes more than 150 nationwide children's museums that are 50% off. To see a complete list download this Association of Children's Museums Reciprocal Program brochure. PLEASE NOTE: There are no local restrictions associated with this reciprocal agreement.
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Reciprocal museum members are subject to change. Please call to confirm before you visit a museum on the list.
Each membership is tax deductible, including gift memberships. Your membership welcome letter/email or gift confirmation letter/email will confirm your tax-deductible amount and will serve as your tax receipt. We encourage you to check with your tax professional for additional information.
Museum and reciprocal memberships are not applicable for free admission when associated with a group visit.
Yes, you can choose to renew early online, over the phone, or in person at the museum or IMAX theater. Your membership will be renewed for one year forward from your original expiration date and not from the date you renew.
Yes, the cost to upgrade is the difference in what you paid for your membership and the new category price. There is no proration for upgrades.