membership
There are many benefits to being CML members, the most valuable being free admission to CML for a full year. The more you come, the more you save, and we hope to see you all the time!
All members receive:
- Members-only events
- Early registration and discounts for camps
- Discounts for parties and programs
- 10% off CML retail
Have questions? Please reach out to membership@explorecml.org
We have discontinued our Just Us Two memberships and will now offer our Family Membership at the discounted rate below. All current Just Us Two memberships will be honored until their expiration.
SALE!
Family
Membership
$185 $160 / year
- Two named adults and all children in the household
- Free admission for a full year
- Discounted admission for up to 4 guests per year
- Member-only access hours
- Early camp and event registration
- Discounts for camps, birthday parties, classes, and retail purchases
- You can add an additional adult for $50 during the checkout process
Museums for All Membership
$20 / person / year
- This is a donor-supported program that allows the museum to offer reduced-price memberships for local foster families and those currently participating in public assistance programs.
- SNAP and Foster Families
- Free admission for a full year
Gift a Membership
- If you'd like to gift a membership, please select a gift card for your recipient to purchase their membership! You can purchase a gift card for $160 to get the sale price!
Have a question? Please reach out to membership@explorecml.org
give the gift of play! it keeps giving all year long!
In addition to gift memberships, CML also offers general gift certificates that can be used for admission, membership, classes, the Explore More gift shop, and birthday parties.
membership faq's
Museum members receive unlimited free admission to CML all year long. Members also receive a variety of benefits including: Discounts on birthday parties and camps, early enrollment in camps and exclusive invitations to preview new exhibits.
In addition, the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry strives to provide a safe and stimulating environment for children of all backgrounds to spark imagination and curiosity through the power of PLAY.
Choose the membership level that you would like to renew above and click “Buy Now.” On the next screen, either sign into your account or create a new account (top right corner of screen). Once you’ve logged into your account, you can purchase any level membership to be added to your active or previously active membership.
Family Plus members are allowed one unnamed Caregiver Pass which can apply to a caregiver, grandparent or friend. Family Plus guests must check-in at the front desk at each visit.
All other caregivers or guests attending the Museum with the member children must pay regular admission.
Museum and reciprocal memberships are not applicable for free admission when associated with a group visit.
Memberships are not transferable and can only be used by adults and children listed on your membership.
Yes, the cost to upgrade is the difference in what you paid for your membership and the new category price. There is no proration for upgrades.
Instead of our former Caregiver Pass, we now allow you to purchase a named or unnamed adult addon to your membership.
The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Please consult your tax advisor for details about membership-fee tax deductions.
Everyone can PLAY at the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry:
Please see our Museums for All information above.
At least one member associated with your membership must be present during guest check-in. Simply provide your photo ID and mention how many guest passes you would like to redeem. Your membership account will be updated to reflect how many guest passes you have remaining. Guest passes expire one year from the month issued. They are non-replaceable.