Museum Hours
Tue-Sat 9am to 5pm

Museum Phone

319-234-6357

Location
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The Best Way to Quench Your Curiosity

Become a member of the Grout Museum District and enjoy unlimited admission to all four museums. And that's just the beginning. You'll also feel good knowing you're keeping the region's history and culture alive; much of it that would disappear if not for the district.

Benefits of Membership

  • Unlimited general admission to all museums
  • 10% discount in museum stores
  • Discount on workshops and special events
  • Quarterly "Collections" newsletter
  • Recognition in newsletter
  • Discounted admission to participating ASTC Science Centers around the world

Membership Levels

Individual $50 Benefactor $150
Family $75 Sterling Silver $250
Grandparent $75 Gold $500
Patron $100 Platinum $1000

NEW! Curious Kids Club Summer Membership

  • Only $20 per family
  • Applicable June 1 - August 31, 2010
  • Each child receieves his or her own club card
  • Unlimited general admission to all museums for child and one adult (age 14+)
  • 10% discount in museum stores
  • Discount on workshops and special events
  • Turn your card in at the end of the Summer for a Kids Club T-shirt

Additional Level-Specific Member Benefits

  • Family/Grandparent — Admission includes spouse and dependents/grandchildren 18 years and under
  • Patron — Family/Grandparent plan, a one-time guest pass and two weeks' use of a Grout telescope
  • Benefactor — Same, plus three additional passes
  • Sterling Silver — Same, plus five additional passes
  • Gold — Same, plus 25% off meeting room rental
  • Platinum — Same, plus one free rental of meeting room

Become a member now!

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Saturday Morning Science Club: FETCH!
Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend a Saturday morning? Join Club Fetch! ... Learn More
Saturday Morning Science Club: FETCH!
Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend a Saturday morning? Join Club Fetch! ... Learn More
Saturday Morning Science Club: FETCH!
Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend a Saturday morning? Join Club Fetch! ... Learn More
Saturday Morning Science Club: FETCH!
Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend a Saturday morning? Join Club Fetch! ... Learn More
Saturday Morning Science Club: FETCH!
Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend a Saturday morning? Join Club Fetch! ... Learn More
Saturday Morning Science Club: FETCH!
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Star Party
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