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Gift experience with memberships in the Twin Cities - Part 2

By Jamie Schlechter, Macaroni Kid Publisher November 30, 2016
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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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Open year-round, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers exciting benefits for the whole family. 

Membership benefits include:
  • Free Admission every visit.
  • Free Admission at more than 270 botanical gardens, arboretums and conservatories nationwide.
  • Arboretum Magazine, a bi-monthly publication.
  • 10% Discount on all Gift Store, AppleHouse purchases.
  • Double Discount Days in the Gift Store.
  • 10% Discount on Room Rentals for family reunions, anniversary/birthday celebrations, business meetings.
  • Up to 40% Discount on educational classes, conferences and seminars.
  • Coupons for free admission, the tram, Cafe and classes.
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Photo credit: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 

How to purchase:

ONLINE
By phone (612) 301-1257
In Person at 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 




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Science Museum of Minnesota has family memberships starting at $139. Explore dinosaurs & fossils, the human body and so much more.

Membership benefits include:
  • Free Museum admission
  • Free Omnitheater Films
  • Discounted parking
  • Store discount
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Photo credit: Science Museum of Minnesota

How to purchase:
ONLINE
By Phone (651) 221-9444
In Person at 120 W. Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55102




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American Swedish Institute has family memberships starting at $75. Members at ASI can take advantage of special pricing for family events from our Gingerbread House Workshops to Jülgladje. Also ASI members always receive free museum admission and can enjoy a tour of our holiday themed rooms! Many other excellent events like Music in the Mansion or our Winter Solstice Celebration are also included with museum admission.  Support ASI and help to achieve our mission of being a gathering place for all.

Membership benefits include:
  • Free admission to the Turnblad Mansion during open hours
  • 10% discount at the ASI Museum Store and ShopSwedish.com
  • Subscription to Posten newsletter and access to our online newsletter, Klipp!
  • Free or discounted admission to select films, lectures, concerts, dinners, and special events
  • Reduced tuition for select classes and workshops
  • Free use of library and archives during open hours
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Photo Credit: ASI

How to purchase:
ONLINE
In Person at 2600 Park Avenue Minneapolis MN 55407



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The Bakken Museum has family memberships starting at $65. 

Membership benefits include:
  • Free general admission to The Bakken.
  • Free or reduced general admission to nearly 300 participating Association of Science-Technology Center (ASTC) Travel Passport program participants in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Free admission to The Bakken's Discovery Days.
  • Invitation to special events.
  • Discounts on youth programs (Family Membership).
  • Discounts on purchases in the Museum Store.
  • Your membership is tax deductible for the full amount of membership fee.
  • Free subscription to monthly Bakken Electric e-newsletter.

How to purchase:
By Phone 612-926-3878
In Person at 3537 Zenith Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55416



Valleyfair has individual memberships starting at $81. Valleyfair has thrill, family and children rides, waterpark and more.

Membership benefits include:
  • Unlimited visits in the summer
  • Unlimited visits to Soak City Waterpark
  • Unlimited visits to ValleySCARE 2017
  • Dinosaurs Alive
  • Free Parking
  • Discounts

Get a FREE 2017 Pre-K Pass. Limited-time Valleyfair Pre-K Pass gives children age three to five years complimentary admission for the entire 2017 season. Pre-K Pass must be redeemed by May 29, 2017 at the park. Restrictions apply.
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How to purchase:



Minnesota Transportation Museum has family membership starting at $100. 

Membership benefits include:
  • Free St. Paul Museum Family admission for the year.
  • 2 Osceola & St. Croix Valley Coach ride passes.
  • 1 museum family pass for a friend.
  • Discount in museum gift shops.

How to purchase:
ONLINE
In Person at 193 Pennsylvania Ave. E. St. Paul, MN. 55130



Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum has family memberships for $100 and $150.

Membership benefits include:
  • Free admission during regular hours
  • Discount at gift shop
How to purchase:
In Person at 668 Transfer Road, Suite 8 St. Paul, MN 55114



Walker Art Center has family memberships starting at $85.

Membership benefits include:
  • A year of unlimited gallery admission
  • Invitations to special events and programs
  • Discounts on performances, film screenings, shopping, and dining
How to purchase:
ONLINE
By Phone (612) 375-7655
In Person at 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403



Minnesota State Parks year-round permit provides unlimited visits to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. Year-round vehicle permit starting at $25.

How to purchase:
ONLINE
By Phone (651) 221-9444
In Person at any Minnesota state park



Minnesota Historical Society memberships include free general admission to 26 MNHS historic sites and museums in Minnesota. Family memberships starting at $79.

How to purchase:
ONLINE
By Phone 651-259-3131 
In Person at 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102



Crayola Experience Minneapolis has individual memberships starting at $29.99 or a family 4-pack for $99+tax.
 
Membership benefits include:
  • Exclusive monthly Crayola Experience Offers
  • Early access to special events
  • 10% off an the Crayola Store and Café Crayola
  • Special deals from local businesses
  • First Access to monthly special events
  • Access to all three Crayola Experience locations (Easton, PA, Orlando, FL, Bloomington, MN)

How to purchase:
ONLINE
By Phone 952-851-5800
In Person at Mall of America 300 South Avenue, Level 3 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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