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Memberships Benefits

Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose welcomes your participation in our membership programs and opportunities. We hope you’ll join today!

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Contributing Memberships

Contributing Members are a special group of friends who annually contribute $175 to $2499 to Children’s Discovery Museum. This generous support ensures that the Museum can continue to make high quality, interactive exhibitions and programs available to children and families throughout our Silicon Valley region.

As a Contributing Member, you will receive substantial personal benefits and rewards:

Leader’s Circle ($1000)

All Explorer’s Circle benefits, plus

  • Recognition in the Museum’s Donor Courtyard (three lines of gold inscription on a 6” square tile)

Partner’s Circle ($500)

All Explorer’s Circle benefits, plus

  • Recognition in the Museum’s Donor Courtyard (three lines of inscription on a 6” square tile)

Developer’s Circle ($250)

All Explorer’s Circle benefits, plus

  • Super Guest Pass: Bring up to two guests per membership per day. Adult member must be present. (Up to $20 per visit value)
  • A lasting tribute to a loved one and/or permanent recognition of your family's investment in our children's future. Two lines of inscription on a 6" square tile. (Priceless value)
  • Travel the world or closer to home with discounts from Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures/Collette Vacations.

Explorer’s Circle ($175)

All Family Membership benefits, plus

  • In addition to two adult members, a third adult may be designated to escort your children to the Museum. Must be 18 years or older.
  • Three free, one-time-use Admission Passes (good for up to 6 people) for use at your choice of:
    • Bay Area Discovery Museum
    • Habitot Children’s Museum
    • Lawrence Hall of Science
  • Discounted admission to
    • Bay Area Discovery Museum
    • Habitot Children’s Museum
    • Lawrence Hall of Science
  • Outside the San Francisco Bay Area, free admission to participating museums nationwide. For a list of museums, visit www.cdm.org/acm (It is recommended that you check with the museum you plan to visit. Many museums limit the number of people allowed for free visits.)
  • Your payment is fully tax deductible!

Basic Memberships

Family Plus, Grandparent and Family Memberships are value-based, and are not tax-deductible.

Family Membership ($120*)

  • Unlimited free admission for designated family members for one year (family members are two adults living in one household and their children or grandchildren under the age of 18)
  • Members’ Only Hour Sunday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to noon
  • Invitation to Members’ Only celebrations and exhibition previews (nominal fee)
  • Member discounts on programs, workshops, birthday parties and purchases at the Museum Gift Shop
  • Subscription to electronic newsletter

Grandparent Membership ($120*)

Same as Family Membership benefits


*Rates subject to change without notice.

Private Events
Planning a special celebration? Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is excited to offer Museum members the opportunity to rent its engaging and interactive facility for a private two-hour evening event.

We are currently taking reservations for family reunions, summer picnics, and private parties. Spaces are limited. E-mail sales@cdm.org or call the Events Coordinator at (408) 298-5437 ext. 260 for more details. Please allow 24 hours for a return phone call.