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Out-of-the-Box: Atlanta Membership Gifts

If you’re looking for a gift that’s really out-of-the box, Atlanta museums and businesses that cater to families are here for you. Whether your crew enjoys zipping through the trees or hitting the member-only events at Atlanta’s most beautiful garden, a family membership can often be customized so that grandparents, caregivers, or friends can join you. Read on to find out our favorite memberships worth the money.

Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium

The perfect year-round membership, the Georgia Aquarium offers weather-proof fun for the family all year long. Select from different membership levels, including Individual ($65 for children ages 3-12 or $85 for adults 13 & older), family (up to 4) for $285, or a combined membership with Zoo Atlanta (up to 4) for $420. Members also enjoy parking discounts and invitations to special events.

357 Luckie St. NW
Downtown
404-581-4000
Online: georgiaaquarium.org

Center for Puppetry Arts

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The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure — a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained. Members enjoy unlimited free admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, advance notice to purchase VIP and general tickets prior to sale to general public for puppet performances, 10% discount on all Museum Store purchases, handling fee waived for online ticket purchases, and invitation to member-only museum events discounted admission to select ticketed Museum events.

A dual membership is $75 for two, and a family membership is $110. Children under two years of age are always free as long as they do not take up a seat. Children ages two and up need tickets whether they take up a seat or not.

1404 Spring St. NW at 18th
Midtown
404-873-3391
Online: puppet.org

Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta

For your wee wild ones, a Zoo Membership can't be beat. All membership levels offer unlimited FREE daytime admission all year long, 10% off admission for accompanying guests, discounted admission to select ticketed Zoo events, discounted Animal Sponsorships, discounts on All-Rides Wristbands, gift shop purchases, and select concessions, discounted Family ProgramsBirthday Parties, and Safari Camp and discounted parking passes for the Grant Park Gateway parking facility, located at 759 Boulevard S.E., Atlanta GA 30315.

For $420, you can fill your year with adventure on land and under the sea with unlimited daytime admission to Zoo Atlanta and Georgia Aquarium. Family Memberships to Zoo Atlanta are $139 for 3 adults and 4 children, and for $179 you can upgrade the Family Membership to include 2 guest tickets.

800 Cherokee Ave. SE
Grant Park
404-624-9453
Online: zooatlanta.org

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden

A membership to Atlanta Botanical Garden includes free unlimited admission for 12 months the Atlanta and Gainesville Gardens during regular hours, free and reduced admission to special Garden events and exhibitions, invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews, discounts on educational programs and in the Garden Gift Shop, discounts at select area garden centers and retailers, multi-visit parking passes, one guest pass for one-time use during regular hours, early purchase of Concerts in the Garden and Garden Lights, Holiday Nights tickets, and reciprocal privileges with more than 300 gardens, arboreta and conservatories.

Family memberships are $115 for one year, and Family Plus Memberships are $145 and additionally include four guest passes for one-time use during regular hours (perfect for playdates and grandparent visits), plus four complimentary Botanical Express Ride-on-Train tickets during the holiday season.

1345 Piedmont Ave.
Midtown
404-876-5859
Online: atlantabg.org

The High Museum

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From Picasso to Finster, you'll see an incredible array of art, installations, and have access to unique events as a member of The High Museum. Be the first to see new exhibitions, enjoy exclusive discounts when shopping and dining, and receive free access to programs, lectures, and more. Plus, visit the High as often as you like for a full year with free admission and free parking.

Dual/ Family Memberships include benefits for one or two named cardholders, plus children or grandchildren age 17 and below. You'll also receive free parking in the Woodruff Arts Center garage, two free tickets to every Friday Jazz and HIGH Frequency Fridays, plus free access to weekday programs, like Toddler Thursday and Conversation Pieces.

1280 Peachtree St NE
Midtown
404-733-4400
Online: high.org

Museum of Design Atlanta

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MODA is one of Atlanta's quiet gems, bringing design-centric exhibits, programming, and events to our city. They have a robust offering of family and youth programming, including a design-your-own skateboard workshop, creating a recycled raincoat from trash, and more. Membership includes incredible perks like unlimited free admission to MODA, 100% free MODA Member events every month like exclusive off-site tours, discounted admission to MODA programming, discounts in the MODA store, and more.

Family Memberships to MODA include discounts and priority registration for campMODA events, and are $120 (but currently on sale for $90).

1315 Peachtree Street Northeast
Midtown
404-979-6455
Online: modadesign.org

Atlanta History Center

Atlanta History Center

Members of the Atlanta History Center receive complimentary access to everything they have to offer—exhibitions, historic houses, gardens and trails, and special member-only events and activities throughout the year. Members also receive free admission to annual family programs and Magic Mondays, a monthly toddler program.

Family memberships are $99 a year.

130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Buckhead
404.814.4000
Online: atlantahistorycenter.com

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Enjoy year-round access to 75 acres of outdoor adventures in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest plus unlimited free museum admission when you join Fernbank. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., online tickets are required for Members and Non-Members alike. While you're there, enjoy the Giant Screen (and discounted admission tickets), member-only events, and more.

Family memberships start at $130 per year.

767 Clifton Rd
Druid Hills
404-929-6300
Online: fernbankmuseum.org

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—Shelley Massey

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