Museum Membership

ACM membership for museums—from start-ups and open children’s museums around the world, to art, history, and science museums—offers a spectrum of resources, best practices, and professional development opportunities for museums that serve children and families.

Members receive special web access to data collected through periodic surveys and polls, topical and timely guides to programming and operations, advocacy alerts, and case statements. Only ACM members receive discounts, which can be extend to all museum staff, volunteers, and board members. See the list of Museum Member Benefits for details.

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Category Annual Dues
Open U.S. and Canadian Children's Museum
(Dues are on a sliding scale based on annual operating income) .
Level 1
Under $250K
$500
Level 2
Under $500K
$900
Level 3
Under $1 million
$1,200
Level 4
Under $3 million
$1,675
Level 5
Under $5 million
$1,975
Level 6
$5 million or more
$1,975
International Children's Museum $475
U.S. and Canadian Emerging Children's Museum
(museum is not yet open to the public)
$325
International Emerging Children's Museum
(museum is not yet open to the public)
$325