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Gift experience with family memberships in the Twin Cities

By Jamie Schlechter, Macaroni Kid Publisher November 30, 2016
Give the gift of experience this season with Twin Cities area memberships. Year long play for families and memories that last a lifetime.

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Pinwheel Play is a beautiful indoor play space for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers in Chanhassen, MN. Check out multiple playsets, sport court, art room, protected infant area, digital playground, and much more! Annual one child membership starting at $245, includes up to two adults per child for free.

Membership benefits include:
  • Drop in anytime to play, 365 days a year from 7am to 9pm.
  • Access to all play areas.
  • Weekly craft in the art room.
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Photo credit: Nicole LaCoste Photography

How to purchase:
ONLINE




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If your family loves musicals, become a 3 Pick Subscriber at Children's Theatre Company and enjoy three ALLtogeather Amazing musicals for as low as $95 for adults and $66 for children. 

Includes:
  • Cinderella Wednesday, November 23, 2016  - Sunday, January 8, 2017 
  • Dr. Seuss' The Sneetches Thursday, February 23, 2017  - Sunday, March 26, 2017 
  • A Year with Frog and Toad Thursday, May 4, 2017 - Sunday, June 18, 2017
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How to purchase:
ONLINE
By Phone (612) 874-0400
At Box Office 2400 3rd Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404




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Minnesota Children's Museum has family memberships starting at $129. Includes unlimited admission to all locations — Downtown St. Paul, Mall of America and Rochester. NOTE: St. Paul location will be closed from Dec. 5 until mid-April. Memberships will extend through April 2018.

Special - Buy, give or renew a passport level or above membership can save $25 with the code JOINNOW25. New memberships, including gift memberships, will be valid at least through April 2018. Renewing members may extend their memberships a full year at any time.
 
Membership benefits include:
  • FREE unlimited admission* to ALL locations — Downtown St. Paul, Mall of America and Rochester
  • Sneak peeks to St. Paul exhibits
  • SAVE at retailers and attractions
  • Bring up to 6 guests and save $2 per ticket
  • 50% off admission for up to 6 people to children’s museums across the U.S.
  • Discounts at area attractions 
 
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How to purchase:
ONLINE
By Phone 651-225-6000
In Person at box office in St. Paul 10 West Seventh Street St. Paul, MN 55102 or at Mall of America. 





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MN Zoo offers a variety of gift membership levels, from individual to grandparent plus. Family memberships starting at $139. You can also purchase gift cards. They are available in $25 increments and can be used toward admission, membership, camps and classes, birthday parties, or exchanged for Zoo Bucks to use in the gift stores or onsite restaurants.

Membership benefits include:
  • Free admission and parking for a year for those covered by the membership.
  • Discounts and priority registration for Zoo camps and education classes.
  • Discounts at the Zoo’s gift store.
  • Free IMAX Director’s Club membership ($25 value and discounted movie tickets for a year), Reciprocal discounts with other organizations and zoos across the country. 
  • Access to special members-only events like our popular Snack with Santa. 
  • Guests of members receive an admission discount. 
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Photo credit: MN Zoo

How to purchase:
ONLINE
By Phone (952) 431-9200
In Person at 13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124 



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Dual, Family, Grandparent, Homeschool are all options for memberships at The Works Museum. Family Memberships starting at $75.

Special 11/21-12/23 - $10 off on new or renewing memberships, including gift memberships. 

Membership benefits include:
  • Unlimited Museum visits for listed members
  • 10% discount on camps, The Works Shop purchases, and select programs
  • $25 off birthday parties
  • Free admission to Explore It! programs
  • Discounted or free admission to select events
  • Discounted admission at our local partners
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Photo credit: The Works Museum

How to purchase:
ONLINE
By Phone (612) 888-4262
In Person at 9740 Grand Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420



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A membership to SEA LIFE Mall of America is a great gift idea that lasts the whole year. Memberships starting at $39.99 for an individual. If you purchase a membership as a gift, you can also contact the SEA LIFE Mall of America Team and they can mail you special certificates so you have something special to physically give your family/friends that you purchased memberships for.
 
Membership benefits include:
  • 12 months unlimited visits to SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium
  • Discounted guest admission (50% off*)
  • Express membership entrance (with member card)
  • Monthly member exclusives
  • Special members-only E-mail newsletters
  • $6.99 Behind-the-Scenes tours
  • Advance notice of new exhibits
  • Member only discounts on snorkels & birthday parties
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Photo credit: SEALife Minnesota

How to purchase:
ONLINE
By Phone (952)853-0612
In Person at Mall of America, East Side Level 1 120 East Broadway, Bloomington MN 55425



Pricing and benefits subject to change. Please use links or call to find the right membership for your family. 


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