Must-have family memberships in Indianapolis
We are blessed with a multitude of places to enjoy as a family in Indy, amiright? But how do you know what memberships are right for your crew? Lucky you: We put that q to the test with our CityMoms and asked for their favorite memberships.
Image Credit: The Children's Museum, Indianapolis
Must-have Indy family memberships:
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS
Details: Family memberships at $230 annually
Perks: Free unlimited carousel rides, discounts on special events, save 10% at the Museum Store, members-only events, new exhibit previews, and early entrance the first full weekend of each month.
The details: Family memberships start at $135 annually
Perks: Discounts on Café on the Common and the Conner Prairie Store. Free admission to special events and 100 museums through the Time Travelers network, as well as other Smithsonian affiliate museums. Discounted and early event access, as well as exclusives for members-only.
Details: Annual park pass is $85
Perks: Discounts on pontoon rentals, Go Ape Treetop Adventure, and the Earth Discovery Center gift shop. Invitations to four annual members-only events and a portion of the membership is tax deductible for supporting Indy Parks and Recreation.
Bonus for 2024: Members receive 4 pairs of custom ECPF eclipse glasses for the Total Solar Eclipse visible from Indianapolis on April 8, 2024
Details: Family memberships start at $70 annually
Perks: Free parking in the White River State Park garage and save 15% in the museum store and 10% in the café. Discounted or free admission to special programs, member-only events, subscription to Storyteller, enrollment in the Time Travelers Reciprocal Program for free or reduced admission at 300+ museums nationwide.
Details: Family memberships start at $235 annually
Perks: Members-only early access to events like Christmas at the Zoo and ZooBoo, early registration and discounts on Zoo Camps. Discounts on admission for guests, programs, the Indianapolis Zoo Gift Shop, and free parking.
Details: Family memberships start at $129 annually
Perks: Members-only events, discount at museum gift shop and Indianapolis Farmers Market Café, can add designated caregiver to pass, free parking in the White River State Parking garage, complimentary IMAX vouchers and discounts on additional tickets, free admission to 800+ North America Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association sites and 300+ ASTC Travel Passport Program participants, early registration and discounts on camps.
Details: A single vehicle pass is $50 annually for residents/ $70 for non-residents
Perks: Entrance for the permit holder and all guests in a single vehicle to all 25 state parks, recreation areas, lakes, and historic sites in Indiana .
Details: $102 monthly for family membership
Perks: Access to all facilities, four pools, family and adult events and outings, adult classes, free group exercise classes, and more.
Details: Household passes start at $107 monthly
Perks: Access to The Waterpark and all indoor facilities including basketball courts, aquatics, and fitness center. Enjoy a full schedule of classes and programming, on-site childcare, as well as parkways and greenspaces.
PLEASE NOTE: All details included in this post are valid as of January 2024. Did we miss any of your favorites? Email us!
