Best Family Memberships for Milwaukee Attractions (2025)

Looking for the best family memberships at Milwaukee’s top attractions?

From the zoo to museums, Milwaukee offers a range of family-friendly membership options that provide unlimited access and exclusive perks.

Discover which family membership is the perfect fit for your family, whether you’re seeking educational fun, outdoor adventures, or rainy day activities.

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

Regular Admission Rates:
Members: Tickets are FREE!
Adults & Children: $13 Weekday | $14 Weekend
Seniors (age 60+): $12
Children younger than 1: FREE!

Family Membership: A 4-Family Membership is $145.

What you get:

• Up to 4 daily visitor admissions (1 cardholder and up to 3 guests)
• Parking discount

Our two cents: Betty Brinn offers additional programming that is free with admission, like Kids Yoga and Be a Maker programs. This membership is great for families with young children & families looking for somewhere to go on bad weather days.

Plus: Find out if your family is eligible for a free membership.​

Discovery World

Regular price: Adult: $25 / Child 3-17: $21 / Child under 3: Free
Family Membership: $130/year

What you get:

• Free unlimited admission to Discovery World for 1 year
• Reduced rates on Milwaukee’s top science summer camps
• Members-only events, including Halloween Members Night and Members Fireworks Party
• Free reciprocal admission to over 300 museums worldwide (see our FAQs for more details and restrictions)
• Special discounted parking in our underground garage for regular museum visits (subject to availability)
• Special Members discount on Birthday Party Packages for Family Level memberships and above
• PLUS, Members support the mission of Discovery World to inspire generations to discover the wonders of science

Best for: Families with kids who love science and technology. The reciprocal admission to The Field Museum is a major bonus!

Milwaukee Art Museum

Regular price: Adult: $27 / Always free for kids 12 & under
Family Membership: $115.00/year

What you get:

• Free, unlimited admission all year long to the collection and all exhibitions
• Member preview opportunities for upcoming exhibitions
• Access to Member-only events and programs
• A year’s subscription to the Member magazine and Member-exclusive emails
• 20% discount on parking at the Calatrava and Museum Center Park garages (read our Member parking FAQ)
• 10% discount on Museum shopping and dining; 20% discount on shopping on Member Double Discount Days
• Discounts around town through the Neighborhood Discount Program
• Reduced rates on classes, camps, and special events
• For Art Advocate and above, free admission to museums across the country

Our two cents: Kids 12 and under are always free, but if you have older kids or want to save on adult admission, this makes sense. Storytime in the Gallery & Family Sundays are fantastic programs.

Milwaukee County Zoo

Regular Price: Adult: $16 / Junior (age 3 to 12): $13 / Child (2 and under): FREE

Family Zoo Pass: $175.00/year

What you get:

• Free regular admission for a year
• Free or discounted admission at select zoos and aquariums across the country
• Attraction coupons
• Discounts at the gift shop
• Priority registration and discounts for Zoo camps and classes
• Priority registration and discounts for many Society special events
• Invitations to members-only events

Our two cents: A family of four only has to visit the zoo twice for this pass to be worth the price. The Zoo Pass Plus includes parking. (Our family LOVES the Zoo Pass!) It’s great for families with animal lovers & families looking for outdoor fun.

Milwaukee Public Museum

Regular price: Adult: $25 / Child 3-12 yrs: $19 / Children 4 and under free
Family & Friends Membership = $135.00/year

What you get:

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• ree admission to MPM, the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium, and 300+ museums worldwide for one year
• $5 parking in MacArthur Square garage
• Free members-only events
• 10% discount on Museum shopping and dining
• Museum-wide members-only access on weekend mornings
• Discount or early registration on select programs/events
• Free Clue Crew Explorer Guides
• Free members-only communications

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Regular price: $10.00/adult / $7.00/child ages 3-17
Family Membership: $75.00/year

What you get:

• FREE year-round admission to the Center
• Discounts on programs and events
• Priority registration for our Nature School and Summer Camps
• FREE subscription to the Center’s seasonal publication Panorama
• Discounts on most items in our Nature Store at the Center
• Preferred or free admission to these nature centers throughout the US and Canada

The Domes

Regular price: Adult: $9 / Child ages 6-17: $6 / Ages 5 and under free
Household Membership: $65

What you get:

• Free year-round admission to The Domes during regular public hours (includes popular holiday and train shows)
• Advance notice and discounts for educational programs and special events
• Member-only events
• 10% discount at the Gifts Under Glass Gift Shop
• Quarterly newsletter (see a sample)
• Reciprocity with 360+ American Horticultural Society gardens across the U.S. (visit www.ahsgardening.org for specific garden benefits). Please note that some gardens restrict benefits for conservatories within 90 miles; it is best to call to confirm.
• Use of member lane during peak seasons
• Free parking
• Tax Benefits: Under IRS guidelines, Friends of The Domes membership dues may be tax deductible. Consult your tax advisor for additional information.
• The satisfaction of supporting this unique and historic Milwaukee landmark!

Are you a member anywhere? Do you know of any other memberships we should include? Email us at hello@mkewithkids.com.