When established in 1941, the Museum was the first children's museum in Texas and one of the first children's museums in the nation.
MEMBERSHIP FAQs
How many cards do we receive with our membership?
We issue up to two cards for the named adults 18 and over who reside at the same address.
I am visiting the Museum from an Association of Science Technology Center (ASTC) museum. Where do I go and what member benefits do I receive in Fort Worth?
Please go the Membership desk or any Admissions desk, present your current membership card with the ASTC logo and a photo ID to receive admission for up to two adults and up to two children under 18 living in the same household. Does not include Noble Planetarium or Omni Theater tickets.
When will we receive our cards?
You should receive your membership cards in 3 to 4 weeks. Until you receive your cards, you may bring a photo id to the Membership Desk to receive your wrist bands and tickets.
When we arrive at the Museum, where do we go?
We have a dedicated Membership desk in the Urban Lantern. You may always visit this desk or any Admissions desk for your exhibit admission wrist bands, discounted Noble Planetarium and Omni Theater IMAX tickets.
What is the difference in the Basic vs. Max levels?
Our MAX members receive all Basic benefits plus invitations to special Innovation Studio programs, and 5 IMAX eTickets per person on the membership so MAX2 – 10, MAX5 – 25 MAX8 – 40, plus MAX members receive reciprocal exhibit hall admission at the Museum of Nature & Science in Dallas, plus 130 children's museum through the Association of Children's Museums (ACM)
May I give my membership card to a friend or relative to use?
No, one of the named adults must be present to use your membership card.
I’m a family of 3. What membership is the best for me?
Basic5 or Max5 is great and you can bring 2 additional guests.
I am a Grandparent and would like to share this membership with my children and grandchildren. What is my best option?
We recommend that you determine whether you or your children will bring your grandchildren most often. If you as the grandparent will bring your grandchildren most often, please purchase the membership in your name. If your children will most often bring your grandchildren, we suggest you purchase a gift membership for your children.
I am visiting the Museum from an Association of Science Technology Center (ASTC) museum. Where do I go and what member benefits do I receive in Fort Worth?
Please go the Membership desk or any Admissions desk, present your current membership card with the ASTC logo and a photo ID to receive up to 4 wrist bands for exhibit admission.
Reciprocal Admission
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History honors reciprocal admission to ASTC partnering locations and for specific membership levels from the Perot Museum and the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas. This can only be given through the box office when visiting the FWMSH as we are unable to validate your valid membership over the phone or through the website.
What age do you start charging admission?
Age 2
What are the prices for regular admission?
Adults: $14, Children $10
Why didn’t I get my Omni tickets with my membership card?
One way we are being eco-friendly is by no longer printing Omni vouchers. They are electronically stored in your MAX and Friend membership record and can be used online, in person or on the phone.
Do you have a “caregiver” card anymore?
We no longer offer a caregiver card.
Do we still receive free admission to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame with our FWMSH membership?
Yes.
I would like to purchase the membership with Unlimited Omni, which one is that?
That program no longer exists, but our MAX and Friend memberships include IMAX eTickets. Plus all of our members will be invited to exclusive Member-Only screenings of all of our 1 hour films as we bring in new films. Your IMAX eTickets will not be used for these events.
Helpful phone numbers:
Advanced Tickets/Group Rates: (817) 255-9540
Membership Office: (817) 255-9404
