Is my membership valid at other museums?
This depends upon what level of membership you have at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Starting at the Museum Passport level one of the benefits is participation in the ACM (Association of Children's Museums) Reciprocal Program.
A children's museum membership that includes ACM Reciprocal privileges extend only to children's museums within the ACM Reciprocal Network and not all children's museums. The number of members allowed complimentary entry at a museum you visit may be different than your home museum's membership policy.
Due to their close proximity, Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, Habitot, and the Bay Area Discovery Museum have come to an agreement to offer discounted admission to ACM level members at each other’s institutions. The Bay Area Discovery Museum also mails out 2 one time use passes (valid for up to six people) so that our ACM Reciprocal members can visit Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose or Habitot prior to receiving their discount on admission.
- I am a member of a Science Museum, is that valid at the Bay Area Discovery Museum?
The Bay Area Discovery Museum does NOT participate in the ASTC (Association of Science - Technology Centers) Passport Program. Some of the bay area ASTC organizations that DO participate include: The Bay Model, Chabot Space & Science Center, California Academy of Sciences, Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education, The Exploratorium, Lawrence Hall of Science, and Zeum.
- I am a member of the Zoo, is it good here?
Unfortunately not, in order to receive accreditation, Zoos belong to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which offers discounted admission to their reciprocal...
