Give a full year of hands-on engineering exploration to the kids in your life. For a family of four, a membership pays for itself in less than TWO visits—and don’t forget the perks, including discounts on camps and birthday parties, early camp registration, and free or discounted special events!

Give a membership as a gift, buy one for yourself, or renew an existing membership while this offer lasts.

Become a Member

Enjoy discovery, laughter, and fun at The Works Museum! There’s a membership that’s just right for you.

Members, please provide a photo ID with your membership card when checking in to the Museum. 

Seniors, educators, and homeschool families receive $5 off membership. Proof of eligibility required at first visit (ID, school email address, etc.). 

Learn about our Gateway access program for families with demonstrated financial need.

Grandparents Day at the Works Museum
Kids school holiday camps at The Works Museum in Minnesota.

Household Membership Levels

Dual Membership – $70
Benefits cover the two listed individuals (one must be an adult) and includes:

  • Annual membership for The Works Museum
  • Free museum admission
  • Advance camp registration window
  • Discounts on camps and birthday parties
  • 10% discount on The Works Store purchases
  • Any non-member guest that visits the Museum with you receives $2 off their admission price

Family Membership – $90
Benefits cover up to two adults their children 18 and under and includes:

  • Annual membership for The Works Museum
  • Free museum admission
  • Advance camp registration window
  • Discounts on camps and birthday parties
  • 10% discount on The Works Store purchases
  • Any non-member guest that visits the Museum with you receives $2 off their admission price

Family Plus – $125
Family Membership PLUS free and discounted admission to ASTC Passport Program participating museums. Note: ASTC benefits do not apply to science centers and museums within a 90-mile radius of the location where you are a member. 

Family Plus Membership also includes:

  • Annual membership for The Works Museum
  • Free museum admission
  • Advance camp registration window
  • Discounts on camps and birthday parties
  • 10% discount on The Works Store purchases
  • Any non-member guest that visits the Museum with you receives $2 off their admission price

Innovators Club Supporting Memberships

With your gift of $200 or more you can join Innovators Club! All Innovators Club members receive:

  • Free museum admission every time you visit
  • Advance camp registration window
  • Discounts on camps and birthday parties
  • 10% discount on The Works Store purchases
  • One free flex pass to use for another visitor on every visit
  • Free or discounted admission to other national and international museums participating in the ASTC Passport program

Become a Member Today!

All memberships have tax benefits. Membership tax deductibility details

  • Online: Become a member today! Use the links above to purchase the membership of your choice online or purchase in the museum at the time of your visit.
  • Mail: Please send a check to The Works Museum, 9740 Grand Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55420
  • Phone: Call us with your credit card information – 952.888.4262
  • Questions? Contact memberships@theworks.org or 952.888.4262

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