Museum membership will give you and your family access to all of the Museum’s innovative programming, exhibits, special events and discounts for an entire year. Additionally, timed entry does not apply to NCM members! There is always something new and exciting happening at NCM and you can start taking advantage of all the Museum's offers by purchasing a membership today. You can also call the Museum at 301.392.2435 or purchase a membership in person.
As a part of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM)
Reciprocal Network, NCM memberships at the Family Membership level and above allow families free access to nearly 200 other participating children’s museums around the country. Visit the ACM website to learn more.
Membership Levels and Benefits
Just for Two Membership
$75 for 2 people
- Free admission for one designated adult and one child for a full year (non transferable).
- Two free Museum guest passes (one time use)
- Subscription to members e-newsletter
- Free access to members events
- Discounts at specific National Harbor establishments
- NEW: option to add an additional caregiver or child to this
membership plan for $30 per person. (Additional caregivers receive their own
membership card)
Family Membership
$155 for 6 people
- Free admission for up to 6 people for a full year
- Membership
cards for two designated adults (non-transferable)
- Two free Museum guest passes (one time use)
- 10% discount on base price of National Children’s Museum private playdates
- Use of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Network to almost 200 children’s museums in the US and Canada.*
- Subscription to members e-newsletter
- Free access to members events
- Discounts at specific National Harbor establishments
- NEW: option to add an additional caregiver or child to this membership plan for $30 per person. (Additional caregivers receive their own membership card)
My Town Membership
$250 for 6 people
Includes a $95 tax-deductible contribution to the Museum’s annual fund.
- Free admission for up to 6 people for a full year
- Membership
cards for two designated adults (non-transferable)
- Four free Museum guest passes (one time use)
- 10% discount on base price of National Children’s Museum private playdates
- Use of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Network to almost 200 children’s museums in the US and Canada.*
- Subscription to members e-newsletter
- Free access to members events
- Discounts at specific National Harbor establishments
- Special recognition in specific Museum materials
- Priority invitations to specific Museum events
- NEW: option to add an additional caregiver or child to this membership plan for $30 per person. (Additional caregivers receive their own membership card)
World Citizen Membership
$500 for 8 people
Includes a $300 tax-deductible contribution to the Museum’s annual fund.
- Free admission for up to 8 people for a full year
- Membership
cards for two designated adults (non-transferable)
- Four free Museum guest passes (one time use)
- 10% discount on base price of National Children’s Museum private playdates
- Use of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Network to almost 200 children’s museums in the US and Canada.*
- Subscription to members e-newsletter
- Free access to members events
- Discounts at specific National Harbor establishments
- Special recognition in specific Museum materials
- Priority invitations to specific Museum events
- NEW: option to add an additional caregiver or child to this membership plan for $30 per person. (Additional caregivers receive their own membership card)
*The ACM Reciprocal Program admission benefit provides 50% off general admission for up to six (6) people with no location restrictions.
