Join the LICM Family

Membership

Experience Long Island Children’s Museum all year long for one low price.

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Make the Most of Your LICM Membership

Your membership makes it easy to come back, play, discover and make memories together. Here’s everything you need to get the most from your membership.

Plan Your Next Visit

A child building with wooden blocks in the Pattern Studio exhibit.

Skip The Line

Save time and head straight for the fun by reserving your free General Admission tickets.

Children participate in a Music and Movement class at LICM.

See What's Happening

Plan ahead and reserve your spot in a popular workshop, program or LICM theater performance.

Members Only Hours

Enjoy exclusive access to the Museum during these select date & times!

A historical hand-carved carousel behind a black fence.

Nunley's Carousel

Enjoy the lowest price on every ride at the 114-year-old Long Island landmark.

More Benefits

Save on Birthday Party packages and at the Museum Store. Discounts vary based on membership level. 

Take Your Membership on the Road

Your LICM membership provides free or discounted admission to more than 400 children’s and science museums across the country.

ACM Reciprocal Network (for Plus perks members only)

If you aren’t a Member yet, you can join now to enjoy all of these benefits!

Need Help With Your Membership?

Check out our Membership FAQ below, view our Membership Policies, or see our Visitor Services amenities.

Admission tickets can be applied to membership on the same day they were purchased as follows: up to 2 tickets can be applied for a Wonder membership, up to 4 tickets for an Imagination membership and up to 6 tickets for an Exploration membership.

As a member you will receive free unlimited admission during the Museum’s operating hours for the entire duration of your membership.

A portion of your membership may be tax-deductible; please consult your tax consultant to determine the amount permitted by law. Many companies will make a matching gift to the Children’s Museum when one of their employees makes a tax-deductible donation. Please ask your Human Resources department about your donation to LICM.

You may purchase a one- or two-year Membership to LICM. The Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday most of the year, with additional bonus Mondays during some school holidays, and seven days a week throughout July and August. The Museum is closed annually for our two-week Fall Fix-Up in September, our Fundraiser, and some federal holidays including Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

All Plus-level Members can bring one free guest. Additional guests accompanying you will receive a $3 discount off museum admission, which will be charged at entry.

You can change the name of a designated member on your membership; a $10 processing fee will be charged. You will be emailed a digital membership card identifying the current names on the membership.

It’s easy, send an e-mail to membership@licm.org, call (516) 224-5823, or stop by the INFO desk in the lobby.

To redeem your gift membership, simply bring your gift membership email and photo ID to the Box Office. Our staff will assist you in activating your membership and providing you with all the pertinent information regarding your membership. If you have any questions, or need further assistance, please contact our Membership Department at membership@licm.org.

ASTC offers free admission to hundreds of museums around the world. There is a 90 mile restriction. You cannot visit museums that are within 90 miles of Long Island Children’s Museum and your residence. Please download the list to find out which museums you can visit and their admission policies.

ASTC Travel Passport Program (PDF)

ACM Travel Passport Program offers 50% off admission and is a benefit of Plus-level memberships. Please view the list to find out which museums you can visit: ACM Reciprocal Network

Please visit the Membership page to reserve your tickets.

Exclusive member events are listed on our calendar. Events are also listed in our weekly email blasts. Please subscribe to receive our weekly email blast.

All Family Memberships receive $50 off when booking parties. Plus-level members receive a $100 discount.

All Family Memberships receive 10% off when shopping at the Museum Store. Plus-level members receive a 15% discount.

Members receive discounts on workshops, theater programs, and special events.

For your safety and to prevent the use of lost or stolen membership cards, we require members to present photo I.D. upon entering the Museum.

All adults must have photo I.D. with them when redeeming tickets. If you forgot your membership card but have photo identification, this will be accepted.

You must show a valid temporary or permanent membership card when visiting reciprocal museums. Only LICM has your membership information and reciprocal museums cannot verify your membership with a photo I.D.

No, children must be accompanied at all times by an adult age 18 or older.

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food to the Museum. For the safety of our visitors, food and beverages are restricted to the cafeteria.

The Museum is free to members every day we are open during regular operating hours.

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Closed Oct 7-9

While We Host Cupcakes & Cocktails

Our regular hours will continue on October 10th.