Give a gift that lasts a year. A museum membership offers a go-to activity that families can use all year long and they really pay for themselves. There are so many great options, find a rundown below!

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum 

  • Single Admission: $16 per person
  • Membership: $100 for family

Savings: 1 Visit + $36 = Membership (unlimited visits)

Aqua-Tots Swim School

Swim lessons are more than fun, they give kids life saving skills they will use throughout their lifetime. Buy gift cards for any amount to Aqua-Tots Swim School and give a month or more of lessons for the child in your life.

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Cranbrook Institute of Science 

  • Single Admission: $10.50 for youth and $14 for adults
  • Membership: $75 for family

Savings: 1 Visit + $26 = Membership (unlimited visits) BONUS: You also receive 25% off visits to SEA LIFE Michigan and LEGOLAND Discovery Center

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Detroit Zoo 

  • Single Admission: $17 for youth and $21 for adults + $8 parking
  • Membership: $135 for family

Savings: 1 Visit + $61 = Membership (unlimited visits)

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Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan

  • Membership: $25 for the year

A Girl Scout membership is an investment that will help the girl in your life grow confident, have fun, and embrace her true self. She’ll build lifelong friendships, discover and nurture her strengths, and explore endless possibilities. 

The Henry Ford 

  • Single Admission (Museum only): $22.50 for youth and $30 for adults
  • Membership: $200 for family

Savings: 1 Visit + $95 = Membership (unlimited visits to both the museum and village)

Huron-Clinton Metroparks

  • Single Vehicle Visit: $10
  • Annual Vehicle Pass: $40 ($35 if purchased in 2023)

Savings: 1 Visit + $34 = Membership (unlimited visits)

Michigan Science Center 

  • Single Admission: $14 for youth and $18 for adults
  • Membership: $99 for family

Savings: 1 Visit + $35 = Membership (unlimited visits)

Sloan Museum/Longway Planetarium

  • Single Admission: $9 for youth and $14
  • Membership: $99 for family

Savings: 2 Visits + $27 = Membership (unlimited visits to both locations)

YMCA of Metropolitain Detroit

With a YMCA membership you have access to 7 locations with pools, fitness centers, gymnasiums, classes, CHILD CARE and more! Meet at a location near you or meet up with friends elsewhere – one membership allows your family to use all of the facilities and only for $89 a month!

Locations: Detroit, Farmington, Birmingham, Milford, Macomb, Royal Oak, and Southgate

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