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MEMBERSHIPS... A GIFT THEY WILL LOVE FOR A WHOLE YEAR!

By Compiled by Atlanta Area Macaroni Kid Publishers December 11, 2023

Instead of more "stuff" for Christmas, why not give the gift of experience! It's a great way for grandparents, aunts & uncles, in-laws or your own family to spend time together! And the best part of a membership is that you can go as many times as you want and you don't feel rushed to get it all in during one visit.



 Atlanta Botanical Garden- Atlanta and Gainesville

  • Free unlimited admission for 12 months to the Atlanta and Gainesville Gardens during daytime hours
  • Free and reduced admission to special Garden events and exhibitions
  • Invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews
  • Discounts on educational programs and in the Garden Gift Shop
  • Discounts at select area garden centers and retailers
  • Discounts on multi-visit parking passes
  • Reciprocal privileges with more than 300 gardens, arboreta and conservatories
  • Guest pass(es) for a one-time use during daytime hours
  • Subscription to Clippings, the member newsletter
  • Early purchase period and discounts on Concerts in the Garden (2021) and Garden Lights, Holiday Nights tickets

Atlanta History Center -Atlanta

Our members play a critical role in helping us to fulfill our mission to connect people, history, and culture. As an active participant in our communities, the Atlanta History Center is fully committed to uniting Atlanta’s diverse audiences through history. Our members receive complimentary access to everything we have to offer — exhibitions, historic houses, gardens and trails, special activities, and an assortment of family programming throughout the year.

Membership Benefits for all Levels

  • Unlimited free general admission to the Atlanta History Center’s Buckhead campus (AHC) and to the Margaret Mitchell House campus (MMH)
  • Guest pass(es)
  • Invitations to member events
  • Museum Shop discounts
  • Author programs & workshop discounts
  • Subscription to Connect
  • Digital Subscription to History Matters
  • Reciprocal benefits (will vary depending on membership level)
  • $3 off admission for up to 4 people to Rhodes Hall and Hay House through our partnership with The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
  • Fully tax-deductible

Family

  • Unlimited free admission for 2 adults and 4 children
  • 2 guest passes
  • $50 discount on Summer Camps at AHC and MMH
  • Early Access to Summer Camps

Some offerings are currently postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Should you have questions about Atlanta History Center membership, please email the Membership Department or call 404.814.4101.


Autrey Mill Nature Preserve - Johns Creek

Located in Johns Creek, Autrey Mill is a 46 acre preserve with 3 miles of trails. Our Exploration Zone at the start of the Forest Trail is a way for kids to explore without the noise of technology. The Visitor Center houses over 30 different animals you can learn about, and offers a unique educational experience in the Living Lab, an area for kids to learn about the world around them, with little guided instruction.

Individual $35 or Senior (60+) $25

  • E-news updates
  • Members-only events
  • Lending Library check-out privileges

Family $50-$99, all of the above plus

  • Discounts on programs
  • 10% discount on merchandise
  • Birthday party privileges
  • Early registration for Summer Camps

Booth Museum- Cartersville

  • Unlimited free admission for one year
  • Discounts of 10% in The Store and The Café
  • Subscription to the Museum newsletter
  • Special member events, programs, and exhibitions previews
  • Early purchase period and discounts on most ticketed events
  • Discounts on summer camps for member children
  • Discounts on Booth Art Academy classes and programs, for member children and adults

FAMILY

  • All core benefits for two adults and their children under 18

ME & MY GRANDKIDS

  • All core benefits for two adults and their grandchildren under 18

FRIEND

  • All core benefits for two adults and their children or grandchildren under 18
  • Complimentary admission for two additional guests per visit

Carlos Museum at Emory University-  Atlanta

Family Membership $100 (Fully Tax Deductible) 

  • Unlimited admission for two adults and any children in the household 
  • Priority registration and up to a 20% discount on camps 
  • Two general admission guest passes
  • Complimentary use of audio guides
  • 10% discount at the bookshop
  • Invitations to exclusive member openings of special exhibitions
  • Invitation to a yearly member appreciation event
  • Free or discounted admission to museum lectures, film screenings, and workshops
  • Subscription to program reminders, a monthly e-newsletter, and a biannual newsletter
  • Reciprocal privileges at more than 500 SEMC, ROAM, and college and university art museums 

Center for Puppetry Arts- Atlanta

  • Free admission to Worlds of Puppetry Museum (Dual Memberships ($75) receive 2 tickets per visit, Family Memberships ($110) receive 5 tickets per visit)
  • Invitation to Annual Digital Donor Appreciation event
  • Handling fee waived for online ticket purchases
  • 10% discount on all Museum Store purchases
  • Receive weekly newsletter highlighting upcoming workshops, events and performances

Children’s Museum of Atlanta- Atlanta

TWO OF US

Spend one-on-one time with your child with this 12-month membership.

  • One (1) Named Adult + One (1) Child
  • Member Perks
  • Non-Reciprocal

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

Perfect for families with two or more children. Named adults are free to bring any four children, which makes Children’s Museum play dates easy and affordable. This is a 12-month membership.

  • Two (2) Named Adults and Any Four (4) Children
  • Add a named caregiver for $20 (Family + Named Caregiver Package)
  • Add a guest for $30 (Family + Guest Package)
  • Member Perks
  • Non-Reciprocal

GRANDPARENT MEMBERSHIP

Perfect for the most playful grandparents! Named adults are free to bring all grandchildren (under 18), which makes the Children’s Museum of Atlanta the perfect place when family is in town! This is a 12-month membership.

  • Two (2) Named Adults (Ages 55+) and All Grandchildren
  • Must show a valid ID when picking up the membership packet at first visit.
  • Add a named caregiver for $20 (Grandparent + Named Caregiver Package)
  • Member Perks
  • Six (6) vouchers valid for $5 Museum admission to share with friends

FAMILY PLUS

Purchase this membership if you travel and would like to take advantage of discount admissions to Children’s Museums around the country. To find other children’s museums, check out the Association of Children’s Museums website. This is a 12-month membership:

  • Three (3) Named Adults and Six (6) Children          
  • Add a Guest* for $30.00 (Family Plus + Named Caregiver Package)        
  • Six (6) vouchers valid for $5 Museum admission to share with friends
  • Member Perks

Fernbank Museum of Natural History- Decatur

  • Unlimited free Museum admission, including access to special exhibitions and family adventure days
  • $8 Giant Screen Theater film tickets for all ages (up to a 40% savings)
  • 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store and The Fernbank Café
  • Monthly member email with advance notice of exhibitions, programs, events, and special offers
  • Members-only pricing for special programs, lectures, summer camps and children’s birthday parties
  • NEW! Discounted admission to Fernbank’s new monthly adult science nights, Fernbank After Dark
  • Waived $2 convenience fee for tickets purchased over the phone

Georgia Aquarium -Atlanta

Family memberships include annual membership benefits for up to four members of your household PLUS two free General Admission tickets (valid for a one-time use during the year of membership).

Highlights of Georgia Aquarium Membership:

  • Members can take advantage of free and discounted admission to special events, discounts on Aquarium programs and more.
  • Memberships pay for themselves in just two visits.
  • Membership supports all the Aquarium’s efforts in aquatic animal research and conservation. As a 501(c)3 the Georgia Aquarium relies on the contributions of individuals and corporations to continue these important activities.
  • Annual memberships are valid for one year from the date of purchase, so members can enjoy 365 days of adventure.
  • Visit any time with no reservation!
  • Bring your friends and purchase their General Admission at a 10% discount.

Exclusive discounts:

  • Member-only discounts on Behind the Seas Tours
  • 20% discount on Georgia Aquarium parking deck parking (a $2 savings at each visit!)
  • 10% Gift Shop discount
  • 10% Café Aquaria discount
  • Member discount on Aquarium’s Journey with Gentle Giants swim or dive program
  • Children’s Parties - up to $75 off groups of 15 or more
  • Camp H2O
  • Family Sleepovers
  • Other events as scheduled
  • Annual Membership card with photo

High Museum of Art -Atlanta

Enjoy the following benefits for one or two named cardholders, plus children or grandchildren age 17 and below:

  • FREE unlimited admission to the permanent collection and most special exhibitions
  • FREE access to weekday programs including Toddler Thursdays and Conversation Pieces
  • FREE parking in the Woodruff Arts Center parking garage (subject to availability; valid during Museum hours)
  • FOUR one-time-use guest passes
  • $5 admission tickets for your guests (regularly $14.50 per ticket; limit five per visit)
  • 25% discount on camps and classes
  • 10% discount in the Museum Shop
  • 10% discount at Museum dining options
  • Invitations to members-only previews and events
  • Subscriptions to HMA member magazine and weekly e-news
  • Special offers on gift membership purchases
  • Discounts on select tickets to the Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
  • Option to enroll in Auto-Renewal

INK (Interactive Neighborhood For Kids) - Buford

City Hall Package - $99  NEW!  Grandparent Membership SAME PRICE!

  • Unlimited free admission for one year to INK for two adults & four children (under age of 18)
  • Each adult and child must be "registered" with the membership, and living in the same household

County Package - $125

  • Unlimited free admission for one year to INK for two adults & four children (under age of 18)
  • Each adult and child must be "registered" with the membership, and living in the same household
  • Half-off admission to 150 other museums across the United States (through the Association of Children's Museums)

Add a Nanny to your family membership - $10
Maximum of two nannies per membership

All INK memberships include the following:

  • Invitations to annual events
  • 10% discount in our Pottery Studio and Gift Shop
  • Subscription to INK's email newsletter (called "The INK Spot")
  • Discounts on birthday parties, workshops, camps and more!
  • Two free individual Museum passes

Johns Creek Arts Center- Johns Creek

Family Membership- $70.00

A Family Membership at Johns Creek Arts Center will allow all members of the family to receive the member rates on classes and camps. Your family membership is based on your account user information and is applicable to your immediate family.


Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta- Atlanta

Anytime Annual  Pass - $115.99

  • Unlimited admission for one year 
  • 40% off admission for friends and family that visit with you
  • Invitations to exclusive preview events
  • 10% off in our café
  • 10% off select items in the LEGO Store
  • Discount off on birthday parties  

Sunday through Friday Annual Pass- $57.99


Margaritaville at Lanier Islands- Buford

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands is a year-round lakeside paradise inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffett. Enter the vacation state of mind and enjoy lakeside dining, Magical Night of Lights and License to Chill Snow Island, a snow-packed winter wonderland perfect for snow tubing, sledding and building a snowman. Note: Winter Chill Season Passes include the daily resort parking fee at the front gate of the resort throughout the winter season.

Winter Season Pass – $79.99

Enjoy unlimited visits to Snow Island with snow tubing, ice skating, amusement rides, special holiday events, and more

  • Unlimited Park Admission for the 2023/24 Snow Island Winter Season
  • LandShark Landing Access
  • Seasonal Resort Entry & Parking (Valid for one car entry per day. Pass holder must be in vehicle and present winter pass to enter.)
  • 50% off Bring-a-Friend Daily Tickets - Tue & Thu (Max 4 guests)
  • Camp Margaritaville 15% Discount (For RV sites and lodging accommodations Sunday through Thursday, based on availability.)
  • Partner Lodging 15% Discount (For Legacy Lodge Sunday through Thursday, based on availability.)
  • Boat Rental 15% Discount (At Harbor Landing, valid Monday - Thursday only.)

Winter Fin Pass expires on February 25, 2024.

Summer Season Pass- $79.99

  • Park Admission for the 2024 Water Park Summer Season
  • LandShark Landing Access
  • Seasonal Resort Entry & Parking (Valid for one car entry per day. Pass holder must be in vehicle and present summer pass to enter.)
  • 50% off Bring-a-Friend Daily Tickets - Tue & Thu (Max 4 guests)
  • Camp Margaritaville 15% Discount (For RV sites and lodging accommodations Sunday through Thursday, based on availability.)
  • Partner Lodging 15% Discount (For Legacy Lodge Sunday through Thursday, based on availability.)
  • Boat Rental 15% Discount (At Harbor Landing, valid Monday - Thursday only.)

Summer Fin Pass expires on September 22, 2024.

Fin-tastic Combo Pass (Winter and Summer)- $129.99

Dive into endless fun with with our Combo Passes! Plus, get a FREE Combo Pre-K Kid's Pass for ages 3-5 with the purchase of two regular-price passes! (Proof of age required.)

  • Unlimited Park Admission for -   
    • 2023/24 Snow Island Winter Season
    • 2024 Water Park Summer Season
  • LandShark Landing Access
  • Resort Entry & Parking (Valid for 1 car entry per day. Pass holder must be in vehicle and present combo pass)
  • 50% off Bring-a-Friend Daily Tickets - Tue & Thu for Summer and Winter (Max 4 guests)
  • Food & Beverage 20% Discount (Does not include alcohol. Valid for up to 5 people per card. Subject to change.)
  • Camp Margaritaville 20% Discount (For RV sites and lodging accommodations Sunday through Thursday, based on availability.)
  • Partner Lodging 20% Discount (For Legacy Lodge Sunday through Thursday, based on availability.)
  • Boat Rental 20% Discount (At Harbor Landing, valid Monday - Thursday only.)
  • Cabana & Umbrella 20% Discount (Summer)
  • Parrot’s Nest Shop Retail 20% Discount (Excludes snacks and sundries.)
  • Souvenir Bottle w/ $1 Refills (Summer & Winter)
  • Designated Season Pass Dock (Summer)

The Fin-tastic Combo Pass expires on September 22, 2024.


Southeastern Railway Museum- Duluth

Every membership level includes unlimited admission to the museum for one year and enrollment in our e-newsletter.  Admission includes free parking, 35 acres of historic transportation history, and two train rides (when available based on weather, staffing, and antique equipment maintenance schedules).  See membership levels below for additional benefits available. 

  • Sponsor - $365.00 (USD)Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments Support the Museum year round for only $1 a day! Standard Benefits for two adults and two children. Additional benefits include: 4 guest passes, 10% off gift shop merchandise, & $50 discount for Rail Summer Camp with priority registration.
  • Family - $135.00 (USD)Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments Family Membership includes benefits for 2 adults and up to two children. (Additional Children can be added for $30 each) Also includes 2 one time guest passes and priority registration for Summer Railway Camp. Individual - $65.00 (USD)Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments An individual membership for those 18-65. 
  • Dual - $95.00 (USD)Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments All Benefits are extended to a second adult
  •  Senior / Student - $45.00 (USD)Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments An individual aged 65 or older or students in high school or college. Valid ID or school ID required. 
  • Senior Dual - $65.00 (USD)Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments Benefits extended to a second senior age 65 or older. (Valid ID required)


Six Flags Over Georgia- Austell

Gold Pass: $70.00

  • Unlimited Access to Six Flags Over Georgia and Hurricane Harbor Atlanta; Six Flags (White Water NOT included)
  • Valid through 2023 and 2024 (Blockout Dates Apply)
  • 5% Food & Merchandise Discounts




Stone Mountain Park- Stone Mountain

  • Mountain Memberships offer unlimited admission to our family-friendly attractions and select seasonal events for 12 full months!


Tellus Science Museum -Cartersville

Membership at Tellus Science Museum offers a full year of hands-on learning and family fun to inspire your young scientists. Membership benefits include:

  • Free general admission to the Museum for one year
  • Discounted planetarium tickets
  • Discounts in the Store and Café
  • Discounts and advance registration for workshops and ticketed family events

Treetop Quest - Buford and Dunwoody

With four locations, Season Pass members enjoy an action-packed adventure in Philly, Atlanta, and Greenville when the season begins in Spring 2021 through Fall 2021.

  • Season Passes are individual – not transferable to others
  • Valid during regular hours of operations at both locations
  • A season runs from the first weekend of March until the last weekend of November. Please check our website for hours of operation
    * Includes entrance to our parks in Dunwoody and Gwinnett (including Spider Quest in Gwinnett).
  • Unlimited adventures to Treetop Quest in Atlanta (Dunwoody + Gwinnett), Philly and Greenville (SC)!
  • Save 25% on Treetop Quest Gear (non-food merchandise only) & select activities
  • Bring a friend and get 25% off regular admission


Zoo Atlanta- Atlanta
Unlimited FREE daytime admission all year long

  • Free Member Magnet
  • 10% off admission for accompanying guests
  • Discounted admission to select, ticketed Zoo events
  • Discounted Animal Sponsorships
  • Discounts on All-Rides Wristbands, Treetop Trail, gift shop purchases, and concessions
  • Invitations to Member-exclusive events
  • Discounted admission to select AZA zoos and aquariums nationwide
  • Members need to make advance timed reservations


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