Are you struggling to find a meaningful and distinctive gift for your family this holiday season? Are you looking for a gift that won't add to the clutter? Think beyond the toy aisle of your favorite store and give your loved ones the gift of experiences, memories and quality time with you.
Membership makes the perfect present. Here are the details about memberships' cost and benefits at 10 local museums and attractions, starting from the cheapest to the most expensive. Some of these may seem a little pricey until you look at the toys' price tags and realize that these gifts last all year — not just a couple days after Christmas.
When you sign up as a member, you’ll feel a sense of belonging and the pride of ownership every time you walk through the gates. You’ll enjoy discounts on events and gift shop items, complimentary magazine subscriptions, free admission at reciprocating gardens around the country, and more. You’ll receive a personal Membership Number you can use to claim your discounts and privileges.
Family membership: $75
Benefits include:
• 10% discount on your purchases at the Botanical Boutique and Garden Center
• Special member pricing for garden events
• Annual member party invitation
• Free admission and/or additional benefits at over 300 gardens throughout North American and the Cayman Islands through the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program (http://www.ahsgardening.org/gardening-programs/rap)
• Free subscription to Edible South Florida
• Native wildflower seed packet
• 10% discount on your purchases at the Botanical Boutique and Garden Center
• Special member pricing for garden events
• Annual member party invitation
• Free admission and/or additional benefits at over 300 gardens throughout North American and the Cayman Islands through the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admissions Program (http://www.ahsgardening.org/gardening-programs/rap)
• Free subscription to Edible South Florida
• Native wildflower seed packet
To buy a membership, click here or call 305 673 7256.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (MOCA) NORTH MIAMI
MOCA provides members with dynamic opportunities to enhance their understanding of contemporary art and develop relationships with collectors and art enthusiasts from around the world.
Family membership: $75 (for a family of four residing at the same address)
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (MOCA) NORTH MIAMI
MOCA provides members with dynamic opportunities to enhance their understanding of contemporary art and develop relationships with collectors and art enthusiasts from around the world.
Family membership: $75 (for a family of four residing at the same address)
Benefits include:
• Free admission to MOCA galleries
• Free admission to selected screenings, performances and workshops
• Members-only exhibition previews and receptions
• Members-only discounts to programs at the MOCA Art Institute
• Members 2 for 1 admission to WDNA’s monthly Jazz Encounters Series
• Subscription to MOCA’s annual newsletter
• 10% Discount in the MOCA Shop
• Invitation to MOCA’s annual Art Basel Miami Beach Kick-off Party
Each member receives his or her own membership card upon request and expanded weekly complimentary programming for Teens (ages 13-19).
• Free admission to MOCA galleries
• Free admission to selected screenings, performances and workshops
• Members-only exhibition previews and receptions
• Members-only discounts to programs at the MOCA Art Institute
• Members 2 for 1 admission to WDNA’s monthly Jazz Encounters Series
• Subscription to MOCA’s annual newsletter
• 10% Discount in the MOCA Shop
• Invitation to MOCA’s annual Art Basel Miami Beach Kick-off Party
Each member receives his or her own membership card upon request and expanded weekly complimentary programming for Teens (ages 13-19).
To buy a membership, call 305 893 6211 ext. 37, email mocamembership@northmiamifl.gov or click here.
THE WOLFSONIAN - FIU
At The Wolfsonian, members are invited to explore the museum's vast collection and quirky exhibitions in unexpected ways: rub shoulders with curators in special tours and breakfast coffee meetups, network like mad at our Makers Union mixers, or make it a family affair at one of their kid-friendly Discovering Design workshops.
Dual/Family Membership: $75 (for two people or family at the same residential address)
THE WOLFSONIAN - FIU
At The Wolfsonian, members are invited to explore the museum's vast collection and quirky exhibitions in unexpected ways: rub shoulders with curators in special tours and breakfast coffee meetups, network like mad at our Makers Union mixers, or make it a family affair at one of their kid-friendly Discovering Design workshops.
Dual/Family Membership: $75 (for two people or family at the same residential address)
Benefits include:
• Unlimited free admission for one year
• Invitations to members-only previews, parties and special events
• Preferred seating, reservations and advance notification of programs
• 10% discount on all museum shop purchases • Membership Appreciation Weekends (including 20% discount in museum shop)
• SEMC (Southeastern Museums) reciprocal membership program
• Five complimentary guest passes, with additional passes available upon request
• Unlimited free admission for one year
• Invitations to members-only previews, parties and special events
• Preferred seating, reservations and advance notification of programs
• 10% discount on all museum shop purchases • Membership Appreciation Weekends (including 20% discount in museum shop)
• SEMC (Southeastern Museums) reciprocal membership program
• Five complimentary guest passes, with additional passes available upon request
To buy a membership, click here.
PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI (PAMM)
Join PAMM today and discover a world that promises to stimulate your imagination and inspire new ways of seeing and thinking.
Family Membership: $95
Join PAMM today and discover a world that promises to stimulate your imagination and inspire new ways of seeing and thinking.
Family Membership: $95
Benefits include:
• Free museum admission
• Early access to special exhibitions
• Weekly e-newsletter and calendar
• Reduced admission to educational programs
• 10% discount at the PAMM Shop and Verde restaurant and bar
• Additional members-only discounts and sales through-out the year at the PAMM Shop
• Personalized membership card
• Eligibility to join the volunteer docents
• Free museum admission
• Early access to special exhibitions
• Weekly e-newsletter and calendar
• Reduced admission to educational programs
• 10% discount at the PAMM Shop and Verde restaurant and bar
• Additional members-only discounts and sales through-out the year at the PAMM Shop
• Personalized membership card
• Eligibility to join the volunteer docents
THE BASS
The Bass' members see everything first, with previews of exhibitions before the public openings, and special events just for them. Family memberships provide up to %50-off discounts on Creativity Center programs, including popular yearly art camps.
Family Membership: $100 (for up to two adults and all children under 18)
The Bass' members see everything first, with previews of exhibitions before the public openings, and special events just for them. Family memberships provide up to %50-off discounts on Creativity Center programs, including popular yearly art camps.
Family Membership: $100 (for up to two adults and all children under 18)
Benefits include:
• Free admission to the museum
• See exhibitions first at members-only previews, including our Miami Art Week debut
• Perks at the museum shop and café
• Free or reduced member rates on public programs
• Priority notice of exhibitions, programs, events and special offers
• Subscription to The Bass Bulletin
• Priority notification and first access to all education programs
• Priority registration and discounts on Creativity Center programs (including Art Camps)
• Free admission to over 200 museums in the Southeastern Reciprocal Membership program and the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums
• Free admission to the museum
• See exhibitions first at members-only previews, including our Miami Art Week debut
• Perks at the museum shop and café
• Free or reduced member rates on public programs
• Priority notice of exhibitions, programs, events and special offers
• Subscription to The Bass Bulletin
• Priority notification and first access to all education programs
• Priority registration and discounts on Creativity Center programs (including Art Camps)
• Free admission to over 200 museums in the Southeastern Reciprocal Membership program and the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums
To buy a membership, click here, call 305.673.7530 or go to the museum's front desk.
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART (ICA) MIAMI
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART (ICA) MIAMI
ICA Miami’s membership allows to fully engage in the museum’s program and have a closer relationship with art and the community.
Dual/Family membership $100
Free admission to Family Day every month, with many activities such as storytelling, art making workshops, tours designed for children, and much more!
Dual/Family membership $100
Free admission to Family Day every month, with many activities such as storytelling, art making workshops, tours designed for children, and much more!
For more information click here, email cvelez@icamiami.org or call 305-901-5272.
MIAMI CHILDREN MUSEUM
A Miami Children’s Museum membership provides 12 months of imagination, creativity, and discovery with unlimited admission for the family, exclusive invites and giveaways, discounts on classes, birthday parties, and camp, 50% off admission to almost 200 children’s museums nationwide and so much more!
Grandparent membership: $125 (for 2 grandparents & 6 grandchildren under the age of 18 living in the same household)
MIAMI CHILDREN MUSEUM
A Miami Children’s Museum membership provides 12 months of imagination, creativity, and discovery with unlimited admission for the family, exclusive invites and giveaways, discounts on classes, birthday parties, and camp, 50% off admission to almost 200 children’s museums nationwide and so much more!
Grandparent membership: $125 (for 2 grandparents & 6 grandchildren under the age of 18 living in the same household)
Family Membership: $150 (for 2 adults & 4 children under the age of 18 living in the same household)
Family Plus Membership: $175 (for 2 adults & 4 children under the age of 18 living in the same household. PLUS admission for one additional guest per visit when accompanied by cardholder.)
Benefits include:
• Unlimited admission to the Museum
• Exclusive invitations to monthly member events and exhibit previews
• Discounted tickets to annual special events
• Discounted admission to almost 200 children’s museums, through the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), within the U.S. and Canada
• 2 complimentary one-day guest passes to share with family or friends
• 10% discount at the Gloria Martin KidSmart Educational Gift Shop
• 10% off on classes and camps with priority registration
• 10% discount on birthday parties
• 10 % off when you gift a membership
• 25% OFF MiChiMu rock wall passes
• Unlimited admission to the Museum
• Exclusive invitations to monthly member events and exhibit previews
• Discounted tickets to annual special events
• Discounted admission to almost 200 children’s museums, through the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), within the U.S. and Canada
• 2 complimentary one-day guest passes to share with family or friends
• 10% discount at the Gloria Martin KidSmart Educational Gift Shop
• 10% off on classes and camps with priority registration
• 10% discount on birthday parties
• 10 % off when you gift a membership
• 25% OFF MiChiMu rock wall passes
To buy a membership, click here, call 305.373.5437 x 140 or visit the museum. Gift memberships purchased before 3PM on December 24, 2017 will also receive a personalized holiday gift certificate.
PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST SCIENCE MUSEUM
Be a part of one of the most dynamic science museums in the world! A membership to Frost Science is the best way to enhance your museum experience, with numerous benefits and a diverse array of members-only programs, events and exhibition previews.
Family Membership: $165 (for two cardholders and up to four children -under 18- in the household) Family
PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST SCIENCE MUSEUM
Be a part of one of the most dynamic science museums in the world! A membership to Frost Science is the best way to enhance your museum experience, with numerous benefits and a diverse array of members-only programs, events and exhibition previews.
Family Membership: $165 (for two cardholders and up to four children -under 18- in the household) Family
PLUS Membership: $215 (for two cardholders and up to four children -under 18- in the household, PLUS two additional guests)
Benefits include:
• Personalized member card
• FREE museum general admission for one year
• ONE FREE Frost Planetarium show per visit (based on availability; excludes laser shows and special programming)
• Express entry with online pre-visit registration
• Discounted onsite parking (based on availability)
• 10% discount at the museum café
• 10% discount at the museum gift shop
• Special morning and evening hours with enhanced programming
• Discounted admission to special exhibitions
• Advance notice and discounts on programs, classes and camps
• Exclusive digital announcements and updates
• Free or discounted admission* to more than 360 partner science centers via the ASTC Passport Travel Program (astc.org/passport) *exclusions apply
Benefits include:
• Personalized member card
• FREE museum general admission for one year
• ONE FREE Frost Planetarium show per visit (based on availability; excludes laser shows and special programming)
• Express entry with online pre-visit registration
• Discounted onsite parking (based on availability)
• 10% discount at the museum café
• 10% discount at the museum gift shop
• Special morning and evening hours with enhanced programming
• Discounted admission to special exhibitions
• Advance notice and discounts on programs, classes and camps
• Exclusive digital announcements and updates
• Free or discounted admission* to more than 360 partner science centers via the ASTC Passport Travel Program (astc.org/passport) *exclusions apply
To buy a membership, click here.
PARKS FOUNDATION OF MIAMI DADE
Buy a Parks Passport, a Parks Foundation annual membership, and gain access to special discounts on Parks' programs, attractions and services, all while helping to conserve parks and natural areas, and support recreational programs for future generations to enjoy.
Family - $175 (for primary membership holder and three affiliates)
PARKS FOUNDATION OF MIAMI DADE
Buy a Parks Passport, a Parks Foundation annual membership, and gain access to special discounts on Parks' programs, attractions and services, all while helping to conserve parks and natural areas, and support recreational programs for future generations to enjoy.
Family - $175 (for primary membership holder and three affiliates)
Benefits include:
• 25% off on the following: Admission to Zoo Miami, Deering Estate, and Fruit & Spice Park/ Miami EcoAdventures/ Rentals: Shelters and Courts (excludes playing fields) /Summer camps (excludes specialty camps)/ Group Learn-to-Swim lessons
• ParkLife e-newsletter
• Personalized membership card for primary membership holder
• One Parks Foundation tote bag
• One complimentary shelter rental, up to $200 value
• Waived swim admission fees at Miami-Dade County pools
To buy a membership, click here.
ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Join Arsht Families! A committee of volunteer parents dedicated to sharing their passion for the performing arts with their children formed Arsht Families. The mission of Arsht Families is to engage younger generations in the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County by supporting and enhancing educational programming and outreach efforts.
Arsht Families Membership Circle - $1,200
Benefits include:
Join Arsht Families! A committee of volunteer parents dedicated to sharing their passion for the performing arts with their children formed Arsht Families. The mission of Arsht Families is to engage younger generations in the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County by supporting and enhancing educational programming and outreach efforts.
Arsht Families Membership Circle - $1,200
Benefits include:
• Opportunity to engage your children in Arsht Center family programming in a meaningful way by furthering educational and cultural experiences for children
• Four matinee post-receptions for a family of 5 (performances to be determined each season)
• Free access to Arsht Families Presents Educational Add-On Series
• Pre-sale invitation to sold-out Arsht Families Children’s Imagination Ball – ticketed event
• Invitations and Reserved Box Seating for Family Fest Events
• Recognition on the Arsht Families microsite
• Recognition in Playbill for year of active Membership (except Broadway productions)
• One Colonnade stone – inscribed with you name or dedication
• Exclusive access to members-only ticket pre-sales
• Invitations and discounts to special events, programs, and family-friendly events
• Adrienne Arsht Center membership card
• Invitations to the member household for family-friendly events
• Access to members-only hotline for priority box office services and member pre-sales
• Access to members-only Salon in both halls during performances at the Arsht Center
• Exclusive invitations to VIP Broadway Opening Night events
• Advance notice for our annual gala celebration
• Commemorative Arsht Center gift
• Four matinee post-receptions for a family of 5 (performances to be determined each season)
• Free access to Arsht Families Presents Educational Add-On Series
• Pre-sale invitation to sold-out Arsht Families Children’s Imagination Ball – ticketed event
• Invitations and Reserved Box Seating for Family Fest Events
• Recognition on the Arsht Families microsite
• Recognition in Playbill for year of active Membership (except Broadway productions)
• One Colonnade stone – inscribed with you name or dedication
• Exclusive access to members-only ticket pre-sales
• Invitations and discounts to special events, programs, and family-friendly events
• Adrienne Arsht Center membership card
• Invitations to the member household for family-friendly events
• Access to members-only hotline for priority box office services and member pre-sales
• Access to members-only Salon in both halls during performances at the Arsht Center
• Exclusive invitations to VIP Broadway Opening Night events
• Advance notice for our annual gala celebration
• Commemorative Arsht Center gift
To buy a membership, click here.
Do you have any memberships you've enjoyed with your family this year that would make great holiday gifts? Let us know at francescaw@macaronikid.com!
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