Membership FAQ

Bay Area Discovery Museum membership cards are digital and can be accessed right away from your phone. Directions on how to download the eMembership Card app and access your membership cards can be found here.

Yes! You have 3 weeks to apply your ticket purchase towards a membership. Save your admission receipt or have your order number ready. We will apply only the number of children and adults covered by the membership level you choose. Call membership at 415-339-3995 or visit the museum to complete your purchase.

All memberships are designed for your household, which is defined as “up to two adults and all of your children.” Friends living in two different households are not permitted to share a membership.

You may add a caregiver/nanny to your membership, who may bring your children to the museum in your absence. You can call or email to list your caregiver on your membership. Simply ask your caregiver to download the eMembership card on their phone and present a picture ID.

Family & Family Access - Name up to 3 adults, 2 of whom may visit at a time for free daily admission with all the children in your household. The level does not include guest admission, such as un-named adults and children who are not in your household.

Supporting - Name up to 5 adults, 4 of whom may visit at a time for free daily admission with all the children in your household. Also enjoy 4 one-time-use guest passes for guests outside of your household. This level is recommended for grandparents or families with multiple caregivers.

Interested in more flexibility and impact? Become a Discovery Circle member!

All members must check-in with a staff member before entering the museum. Present your membership card along with your photo ID each time you visit for quicker entry.

Members at all levels receive free admission to 300 global science centers through the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC). The ASTC reciprocal program offers Bay Area Discovery Museum members free general admission to institutions located outside of a 90-mile radius of Bay Area Discovery Museum and their residence. Next time you travel outside of the Bay Area, visit the ASTC website to view the current list of participating museums.

Members at the Supporting Level and higher also receive discounted admission to more than 180 children's museums nationwide through the Association of Children's Museums (ACM). To receive the ACM discount, show your electronic membership card at any participating children's museum to receive 50-percent off general admission for up to six guests. For the most current list of participating museums, visit the Association of Children's Museums website.

Directions to download the eMembership Card app and to get access to your membership cards can be found here.

You may need to redownload or refresh the app periodically after updates to your membership.

You can also enter the museum without your membership card by presenting a photo ID to a front desk staff member when you arrive so that we can look up your record.

You can sign up for automatic renewals at any time. Opt-in when renewing online or by calling 415-339-3936 or emailing membership@badm.org. Your credit card will be charged on the last day of your membership and it will automatically be renewed for an additional year.

When you sign up for automatic renewal, you can save 10% off your first year of membership. Simply check the box to sign up for automatic renewal and enter promo code Auto10 at checkout to receive 10% off your first year.

Membership is tax deductible as allowable by law. Please consult your professional tax advisor for advice on individual deductions.

Note: The EIN for the Bay Area Discovery Museum is 68-0033227

The Bay Area Discovery Museum loves educators! To show our appreciation, we offer teachers a 20% discount on our Family and Supporting Membership levels.

To receive the discount, please provide your current work ID badge or business card before purchasing a membership in person or by emailing membership@badm.org.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is lucky to have wonderful corporate partners! Employees of our participating corporate partners receive a 20% discount on the Supporting Family Membership level.

To receive the discount, please show your current work ID badge or business card before purchasing a membership in person or by emailing membership@badm.org.