Reserving tickets online in advance is recommended to guarantee entry. Walk-Up tickets are available at time of entry, if capacity limits allow. However, if we reach capacity, there may be a long wait for entry.

To receive your member benefit of free admission, please make sure you are signed in when reserving Member Admission tickets online. Member discounts are applied after tickets are added to the cart. You will not see the discount before tickets are put into the cart.

Yes, photo ID is required to use your membership. We will ask to see photo ID upon check-in to ensure that no one else is using your membership benefits except for authorized cardholders listed on your membership.

Memberships are not transferable and may not be loaned or used by those not named as an authorized cardholder on the membership.

Planning to visit us again soon? Turn your recent ticket purchase into a full year of unlimited exploration. Simply bring your receipt to the Admissions Desk or call the Membership Department to apply your purchased ticket towards the cost of a membership. This special offer is valid for membership purchases made within seven (7) days of your visit and must be completed either in-person or over the phone. Be sure to contact us before the end of your 7-day period to take advantage of this exciting opportunity!

Please note that we can only apply the number of purchased tickets that would normally be covered under a membership. For example, if you purchased 4 adult tickets, but are looking to buy a Family Level Membership, only 2 of the purchased adult tickets would be applied as part of that membership level.

If you have already purchased a membership, you will not be able to apply past ticket purchases retroactively. Memberships cannot be fully or partially refunded.

Yes! To purchase a membership with one of the listed discounts, you must visit in-person or contact our Membership Department.

• College Discount – $10 discount on an Individual Level Membership 
• Military Discount – $10 discount on any level of membership with a Military ID
• Access Discount – $50 for a Family Access Membership with proof of participation in a qualifying program
• Corporate Partner Employee Discount – Find out if your company is part of our program that offers you, the employee, discounted memberships at Discovery World. 

Your family qualifies if you are a Wisconsin resident that participates in Wisconsin Works, WIC, My WI Childcare, Wisconsin Quest, FoodShare, BadgerCare, or Medicaid. Membership level created for Wisconsin families in financial need.

Yes, you can gift a membership!

Purchase a membership online, check the box that you are purchasing the membership as a gift, and an e-mail notification will be sent to your gift recipient with information on how to use it. If a membership is purchased as a gift, all items will be sent directly to the gift recipient.

PLEASE NOTE: All gift memberships begin on the day of purchase and the start date cannot be deferred.

ASTC Reciprocity

Your membership with Discovery World entitles you to free or discounted general admission to more than 300 science centers and museums worldwide through the reciprocal admission program with the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).

Please see the ASTC Lists below for an explanation of exclusions or contact the Membership Department for more details.

• Understanding Your ASTC Travel Passport Benefits
• Complete ASTC List (2 Pg Summary): Nov 2024 – Apr 2025
• Complete Participant Details: Nov 2024 – Apr 2025

Participation and benefits of this program can change at any time, so please keep the following notes in mind:

• Call Ahead – Before visiting any museum, give them a call to verify that their reciprocal admission benefits and/or discounts are still in effect.
• Bring Your Membership Card – You will need your digital or physical membership card with you to verify your identity and the active status of your membership. You will be required to pay full admission prices if you do not bring it with you.
• Check Lists and Distance Restrictions – The ASTC Travel Passport Program has distance restrictions in place. Make sure the museum you intend to visit is not located within 90 miles of either Discovery World or your home residence. This distance is measured as a straight line distance, not a driving distance, so please be aware. For instance, the Milwaukee Public Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry are within 90 miles of Discovery World and so those locations are not eligible for ASTC free reciprocity with your membership. See below for other reciprocity opportunities.

Other Reciprocity

Discovery World members receive 50% off general admission for up to 2 adults and 4 children at the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI). Discounts not applicable for special exhibitions, experiences, or other membership benefits.