Benefits
Memberships pay for themselves within two to three visits and provide visitors the flexibility to spend the day or drop in as many times as they like. Add in the numerous discounts and savings on films, store purchases, cafe purchases, camps, programs, after hours events, and admission to other zoos and aquariums, and you'll find a membership can provide a year of engaging opportunities for adults or families. Benefits include:
- Unlimited FREE admission to the River Museum for 1 year.
- Unlimited FREE admission to the Mathias Ham Historic Site for 1 year. Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, and includes special holiday events where general admission is required.
- $2 off per person to 4D films.
- 10% discount at museum stores and café.
- Event and educational program discounts of up to 20%, including birthday parties and educational camps.
- Guest passes (number depends on membership level).
- Discounts on admission for guests ($2 off per adult, $1 off per child).
- Invitations to members only exhibit previews, events, and Smithsonian documentary screenings.
- Reciprocal privileges to Association of Zoos & Aquariums nationwide (click here for reciprocal program guidelines).
- National Rivers Hall of Fame voting privileges.
Add-On Options
Caregiver - $30
Have a grandparent, nanny or close friend who takes your child(ren) to the River Museum regularly? Simply add a caregiver add-on to your membership at time of membership purchase or renewal* and save on regular admission!
*Note this will appear as an option once a membership level is selected for purchase.
Smithsonian Affiliate Membership - $20
As an affiliate institution of the Smithsonian, we can help you save big on your own Smithsonian membership. Valid for two adults. Simply add a Smithsonian Affiliate membership to your River Museum membership at time of purchase or renewal* and get the following benefits:
- A subscription to Smithsonian magazine for one year.
- 10% discounts on cafe dining at Smithsonian Museum in DC.
- 10% on all Smithsonian Folkways recordings.
- 10% discount on all IMAX tickets at the Smithsonian.
- Reciprocal Admission/Discount benefits at participating Smithsonian Affiliates nationwide.
- Additional benefits found here.
*Note this will appear as an option once a membership level is selected for purchase.
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Questions?
For more information on memberships, contact Danelle Schroeder, Membership Coordinator, at 563-557-9545 or dschroeder@rivermuseum.com. Memberships are also available for purchase at the box office during regular business hours. General admission tickets can be applied to a membership if purchased on the same day as your visit.