Member Benefits

Reciprocity

Children's Museum of Houston Members who purchase memberships at the Explorer, Discoverer and Inventor Levels (old membership names: Patron Family, Junior Sponsor, Benefactor and Carykid levels) are entitled to Free admission to more than 290 participating museums and science centers in over a dozen countries through the ASTC Travel Passport Program. To view list of participating museums and science centers visit: www.astc.org

The Travel Passport Program entitles visitors to free general admission. It does not include free admission to planetarium and larger-screen theater presentations nor does it include museum store discounts and other discounts associated with museum membership unless stated otherwise. Please acquaint yourself with the family admittance policies of Passport Program sites before visiting. To view list of participants visit: www.astc.org.

PROGRAM RESTRICTIONS

1. Based on you science center’s/museum’s location:  Science centers/museums located within 90 miles of each other are excluded from the Travel Passport Program unless that exclusion is lifted by mutual agreement.  Science center/museums may create their own local reciprocal free-admission program.  ASTC does not require or participate in these agreements, or dictate their terms.
2. Based on residence: To receive Travel Passport Program benefits you must live more than 90 miles away from the center museum you wish to visit.   Admissions staff reserves the right to request proof of residence for benefits to apply.

Subject to change without prior notice