Membership
Enjoy discovery and learning all year long by becoming a member! As members, you’ll enjoy exclusive perks including free general admission, members-only hours, and special pricing on events and rentals.
Membership makes a great gift!
Give a gift the whole family can enjoy! You can either purchase a yearly membership for immediate use, or buy a gift certificate equaling the amount of a yearly membership to be used at a later date. Whichever works best for your recipient! Call (847) 832-6600 to purchase a gift certificate (a $5 shipping and handling fee may apply).
Wish to gift daily admission tickets instead? Click here for more information!
Renewing Your Membership?
To renew your membership, just use the links below to purchase an additional year. If you enter the same name and email address that we have on file (check your virtual membership cards if you are unsure), our system will extend your membership 12 months from your current expiration date so you don’t lose any time. Cardholder changes or changes in benefit levels will take effect immediately. Email members@kcmgc.org with any questions.
Financial Assistance Memberships: Thanks to generous donors, limited financial assistance memberships for guests receiving SNAP or WIC benefits are available for $40 annually. To apply, simply bring your EBT card or other proof of eligibility to the Museum’s front desk during regular operating hours. For more information on these memberships, call (847) 832-6600 or e-mail info@kcmgc.org.
Membership Levels
For Kohl Council donor-level membership options ($1,000+), click here.
PlayKCM - $185
1-year membership
The PlayKCM membership includes:
- Free Admission:
- Redeem 4 general admissions every day (adult or child over 12 months), or
- Receive 50% off up to 6 admissions to any ACM reciprocal museum
- Cardholders: One of two named adults must be present to redeem benefits. A $20 fee may apply to make changes to these cardholders mid-term.
For a family of four, membership pays for itself by the third visit.
PlayKCM Plus - $225
1-year membership
The PlayKCM Plus membership includes:
- Free Admission:
- Redeem 6 general admissions every day (adult or child over 12 months), or
- Receive 50% off up to 6 admissions to any ACM reciprocal museum
- Cardholders: One of three named adults must be present to redeem benefits. A $20 fee may apply to make changes to these cardholders mid-term.
For a family of six, membership pays for itself by the second visit.
KCM Angel - $250
1-year membership
Your donor-level KCM Angel membership includes:
- All the benefits associated with the PlayKCM Plus level
- Invitations to scheduled donors-only hours at the Museum
- Advance access for special event ticket reservations
KCM Angel Plus - $500
1-year membership
Your donor-level KCM Angel Plus membership includes:
- All the benefits associated with the KCM Angel level
- Invitations to sneak peeks of new exhibits
- Invitations to the annual Donor Appreciation Sleep Under event
Benefits
Members also enjoy:
- Sneak peeks to new special exhibits, approximately every four months
- Members only afternoons or evenings
- Special member pricing for paid Museum events
- Special member pricing on birthday parties and venue rentals
- 10% off purchases at Bean Sprouts Café onsite
6 times a year
Membership Cards
Visit our online member portal at members.kohlchildrensmuseum.org to:
- download membership cards to your phone
- update addresses & phone numbers
- access purchased special event tickets
A valid email address and active membership is required to access the portal. If you are a member and do not have your email on file with the Museum, please click here to complete our member info web form.
“I would like to thank every member of the staff at the museum for all that you do. My son loves the museum and he never gets tired of visiting. We always end up spending several hours when we visit. I love to watch him play, learn, and interact with other children. Thank you to each and every one of you for all of your hard work and dedication. It is making a difference in my child’s life and in mine.” – K.R., Chicago
Corporate Membership
Corporate membership shows your employees how you value and promote work/life balance by encouraging creative play-time with their families in a vibrant, educational environment.
Packages include free general admission for employees and a designated number of guests. Call (847) 832-6914 or email Tracy Kennedy for assistance in setting up a corporate membership.
Current Corporate Members
Employees of the following companies can bring proof of employment to Museum front desk to redeem their corporate membership benefits and set up an annual membership.
- Abbott
- AbbVie
- Baxter International
- Dover Corporation
- Grainger
- Heart Auto Care
- ITW
- Northern Trust
If your company is not listed, please contact your Human Resources department to indicate your interest in becoming a corporate member of Kohl Children’s Museum.
Gift Purchases
Gift certificates now available in any amount!
Check an entire family off your shopping list!
If you're searching for the perfect gifts for families with young children, look no further than Kohl Children's Museum! Purchase gift admissions, memberships, or certificates for your chosen recipients.
Gift Admissions – Now Available Online
Gift admissions are now available online! Tickets are valid for 1 year from date of purchase, and may be redeemed for adult, child, or senior admission. If your guests enjoy their visit, they can apply the tickets toward an annual membership and enjoy the Museum for a full year! Click here for more info or to purchase gift admission tickets.
Gift Memberships
Gift memberships provide fun and learning for a full 12-month period. Purchase a gift membership online and we’ll send immediate e-mail notification to your recipient with information on how to use it. Click here to purchase gift memberships. Important: Please check the box that you are purchasing the membership as a gift for information about the membership to be sent to your recipient.
Gift Certificates
Gift certificates are available if you want a physical gift to present to your recipients. They can be purchased in any amount. $5 shipping & handling is added for orders. Please call (847) 832-6600 to request a gift certificate.