Family Access Program

The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County offers discounts on annual membership to qualifying families.

Qualifying Programs

Families receiving assistance from one of the following programs qualify for the Group A Discount (50% off annual membership rates):

  • Section 8/Public Housing
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
  • Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)/Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEA)
  • Medi-Cal/Medicaid

You+Me: $110 $55

Fun Four: $195 $97.50

Super Six: $275 $137.50

Families receiving assistance from one of the following programs qualify for the Group B Discount (80% off annual membership rates):

  • CalWorks/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • CalFresh/Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Free/Reduced Cost School Lunch

You+Me: $110 $22

Fun Four: $195 $39

Super Six: $275 $55

Choose from three levels of membership to fit your family size and receive the Access discount off the regular price of a 1-year membership. (*PLEASE NOTE: The 6-month Explorer Membership does not qualify for the Access Program.)

young mother laughs with her toddler

You+Me

Admission for named adult + 1 child

parents with 2 young children go for a walk at the park

Fun Four

Admission for up to 4 visitors

three generation family sits together including grandmother and grandfather, mother and father, and 2 young children

Super Six

Admission for up to 6 visitors

All memberships include the following benefits:

  • Admission for the selected term during regular open days*
  • $2 off regular admission for up to 6 additional guests
  • Special member hours
  • Discounts on private playdates, birthday parties, Gift Corner purchases, and select events
  • Discount at Schulz Museum & Snoopy’s Home Ice Arena: $1 off each admission for up to 4 people

*Children’s Museum memberships do NOT include admission to select events, private playdates or birthday parties.

How to sign up for our Family Access Program:

  • Present proof of assistance from one of the programs listed above at the Museum front desk
  • Fill out the sign-up form
  • Pay the membership fee

The Children’s Museum also offers discounted admission for CalFresh/EBT, WIC, and Medi-Cal Benefits Identification Cardholders (Photo ID required). Learn more about our daily admission rates.

Family Access Program Frequently Asked Questions

What documents can I submit to show that I qualify for an Access membership discount?

• WIC (app or card)
• CalFresh/SNAP (EBT card)
• Medi-Cal/Medicaid (Benefits Identification Card)
• Free/Reduced Cost School Lunch (letter for current school year)
• Cal WORKS/TANF (letter)
• Section 8 (letter)
• HEAP/LIEA (letter or statement)

I am receiving assistance from an organization that is not on the list. Can I still qualify for the Access membership discount?

If you’re receiving assistance from another government/social service organization, please email a copy of a letter from the organization detailing the assistance provided to members@cmosc.org for review. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

I do not receive any assistance from the government or a social service organization but cannot afford the regular membership price. Can I still qualify for the Access membership discount?

If you do not receive assistance, but cannot afford the cost of membership, you may submit a letter in place of the proof of assistance, briefly summarizing your current situation and the barriers preventing your family from visiting the museum.  Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Can I renew a discounted Access Membership?  How?

Yes. Please show proof of assistance at the front desk and fill out an updated sign-up form.

For more information about the Family Access Program, email members@cmosc.org or call 707.546.4069.

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