A magic house family membership is an exclusive opportunity for families to enjoy the benefits of being a part of a magical and enchanting world. This membership allows families to access various magical activities and experiences within the magic house. With a magic house family membership, families can visit the magic house as many times as they want during the duration of their membership. This means that they can experience the wonders and magic of the house whenever they desire. The membership also provides families with exclusive discounts on merchandise and food within the magic house. This allows families to save money while enjoying everything the magical house has to offer.

Support Us

The Magic House is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The true cost of operating the Museum and our satellite location, MADE for Kids, goes well beyond the cost of admission. Donations support our exhibits and programs ensuring The Magic House can continue to be one of the best children’s museums in the country as well as fund our Access for All initiative, providing free admission and educational programs to children, families and schools in need.

The Magic House is committed to serve as a vital resource for our community by providing and advocating for playful hands-on experiences. A donation, of any size, helps ensure that The Magic House can fulfill its commitment to reach those children in our region who have the fewest opportunities and greatest needs.

This allows families to save money while enjoying everything the magical house has to offer. In addition, a magic house family membership provides access to special events and workshops that are only available to members. These events can include magical performances, hands-on activities, and interactive experiences that are designed to entertain and engage both children and adults.

Access For All

The Magic House is committed to Access for All, an initiative to ensure that all children, regardless of ability, background, socioeconomic status or special needs have opportunities to experience the wonder, joy and magic of the Museum’s exhibits and programs.

Through Access for All, the Museum provides field trips for Title 1 Schools where there are a high percentage of students living in poverty; outreach programs to hospitals, libraries and schools reaching those who are not able to come to The Magic House; Family Nights for schools and nonprofit organizations serving children with special needs and free admission for foster and military families.

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Private Playtime at The Magic House and The Magic House MADE for Kids

The Magic House is offering the opportunity to enjoy private playtime in a special exhibit area of The Magic House or MADE for Kids before opening to the public! You choose the location and up to 10 family members or friends to enjoy your private morning. Stay and play after in the rest of the museum.

Private Playtime is offered on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. in February, and Sundays only in March. Each booking is for up to 10 people. Additional guests may pay regular admission upon arrival, up to a 25 visitor maximum. Cost is $100 per rental.

Reservations must be made online in advance at magichouse.org

Want daily ideas of things to do? How about special offers & giveaways? Sign up and we’ll handle the rest.

Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like fairy tales, outer space, rainforests, music and more.

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 2-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.

At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!

Bring your family to Cardinals Nation Restaurant on select Wednesday nights for Family Night with Fredbird! Meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes! Kids 12 and under eat free per adult meal purchased.

Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!

Plan your child's summer activities at the St. Louis region's largest Summer Camp Expo featuring 60+ local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences for toddlers through teens. Bring your kids and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer fun opportunities. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, sponsored by STL Parent and STL Camps, and is open to all families from any school district across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Parkway West High School. Stop by the STL Camps booth at the entrance for fun giveaways and a register to win a free week of camp! LEARN MORE AT prcommunityed.org

Family Night with Fredbird is back at Cardinals Nation! Join us at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird and take photos with him from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kids eat free every Wednesday from 5 - 9 p.m.* To view the dates and make your reservation, visit cardinals.com/familynight

*One free kids meal per adult meal purchased. Dine-in only. For kids 12 and under.

It's going to be a Great Adventure at Olympia Gymnastics this summer! Say Aloha to summer by joining us for a summer jam-packed with learning gymnastics and ninja skills, fun activities and games, and art & science projects all linked to our unique weekly themes. Campers can have a Nerf battle during Nerf week, be sneaky like a ninja during Ninja week, try to beat the clock with our Minute to Win It week, or make slime during our arts and sciences week. Our summer camps are full of activities designed to engage and foster learning. Olympia's trained and safety-certified staff are devoted to the well-being of our camp kids and truly enjoy engaging with children. Save 15% when you register in January! Choose your location and register at olympiagymnastics.org

Noontime New Year's Eve at The Magic House

New Year's revelers of all ages (even those with a bedtime!) are invited to ring in the new year a little bit early with a special Noontime New Year's Eve celebration at The Magic House on December 31.

Visitors will participate in a variety of traditional New Year's Eve festivities including a countdown to noon with the dropping of a sparkly New Year's Eve ball.

Any New Year's Eve party wouldn't be complete without a dance floor and dancing tunes! Kids can dance the day away, then pose in a 2024-themed photo booth filled with fun props, and accessories.

Noontime New Year's Eve activities are free with museum admission and no reservations are required.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Magic House in Kirkwood. More information: magichouse.org

Want daily ideas of things to do? How about special offers & giveaways? Sign up and we’ll handle the rest.

Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like fairy tales, outer space, rainforests, music and more.

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 2-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.

At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!

Bring your family to Cardinals Nation Restaurant on select Wednesday nights for Family Night with Fredbird! Meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes! Kids 12 and under eat free per adult meal purchased.

Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!

Plan your child's summer activities at the St. Louis region's largest Summer Camp Expo featuring 60+ local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences for toddlers through teens. Bring your kids and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer fun opportunities. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, sponsored by STL Parent and STL Camps, and is open to all families from any school district across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Parkway West High School. Stop by the STL Camps booth at the entrance for fun giveaways and a register to win a free week of camp! LEARN MORE AT prcommunityed.org

Family Night with Fredbird is back at Cardinals Nation! Join us at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird and take photos with him from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kids eat free every Wednesday from 5 - 9 p.m.* To view the dates and make your reservation, visit cardinals.com/familynight

*One free kids meal per adult meal purchased. Dine-in only. For kids 12 and under.

It's going to be a Great Adventure at Olympia Gymnastics this summer! Say Aloha to summer by joining us for a summer jam-packed with learning gymnastics and ninja skills, fun activities and games, and art & science projects all linked to our unique weekly themes. Campers can have a Nerf battle during Nerf week, be sneaky like a ninja during Ninja week, try to beat the clock with our Minute to Win It week, or make slime during our arts and sciences week. Our summer camps are full of activities designed to engage and foster learning. Olympia's trained and safety-certified staff are devoted to the well-being of our camp kids and truly enjoy engaging with children. Save 15% when you register in January! Choose your location and register at olympiagymnastics.org

Magic House

St. Louis Children’s Museum engaging all children with hands-on learning experiences that spark imagination, pique curiosity, enhance creativity and develop problem-solving skills within a place of beauty, wonder, joy and magic.

Mission Statement

The Magic House requested and received support for Youth Family Nights, special free evenings at the Museum offered exclusively to St. Louis schools, libraries and not-for-profit organizations that serve disadvantaged children. Youth Family Nights are offered only to agencies that reach children in need, and each night provides an organization with the opportunity to participate in an educational event that fosters discovery, exploration and camaraderie among its members; gives underserved children and families free access to a cultural institution that they may otherwise not be able to experience; and allows The Magic House to build even stronger partnerships with organizations that have complementary missions and a commitment to serving low-income children and families in our community.

Impact

The generous grant of $25,000 from the Dana Brown Charitable Trust allowed The Magic House to provide 16 Youth Family Nights, which included free Museum admission, roundtrip bus transportation from the organization, and supporting educational materials for participating children and families. The Magic House provided free Youth Family Nights to organizations that serve low-income children and families including elementary schools in the districts of Bayless, Ferguson-Florissant, Hancock Place and Ritenour; Marygrove, a residential school for children coping with an abusive past; the summer reading program participants from the St. Louis County Libraries; and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. Funding from the Dana Brown Charitable Trust allowed The Magic House to welcome 4,862 children in need during Youth Family Nights at the Museum.

One of the main advantages of a magic house family membership is the sense of belonging and community it provides. Families who are members can connect with other like-minded individuals who share a love for magic and enchantment. This creates opportunities for new friendships and connections that can enhance the overall experience of visiting the magic house. Overall, a magic house family membership offers a unique and immersive experience for families. It provides unlimited access to the magic house, exclusive discounts, and the opportunity to be a part of a magical community. It is a truly enchanting experience that brings families together in a world of wonder and excitement..

Reviews for "From Playdates to Educational Experiences: The Magic House with a Family Membership"

1. Samantha - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the Magic House Family Membership. The website made it seem like we would have access to all the exhibits and activities, but when we got there, we realized that many of the exhibits required additional fees. It felt like a bait and switch. The membership was not worth the price, and we ended up spending more money. I would not recommend this membership to others.

2. John - 1 star - This family membership at the Magic House was a complete waste of money. The exhibits were outdated and not very engaging for my kids. The facility itself was run-down and in need of renovation. We visited a few times hoping it would get better, but it never did. Save your money and go to a more modern and well-maintained children's museum instead.

3. Emily - 2 stars - The Magic House family membership did not live up to its hype. The exhibits were overcrowded and it was hard to enjoy them with so many other families around. The staff seemed overwhelmed and disinterested in helping. We also had issues with the online reservation system, which made it difficult to schedule our visits. Overall, the experience was underwhelming, and I regretted purchasing the membership.

4. Mike - 1 star - I was really hoping that the Magic House family membership would provide hours of entertainment and fun for my children, but it fell short. The exhibits were limited and not very interactive. It seemed like they were targeting younger kids, and my older children quickly got bored. The membership felt like a waste of money, and we did not renew it after the first year.

5. Sarah - 2 stars - While the Magic House had some interesting exhibits, the overall experience was lackluster. The place was often crowded, making it difficult to fully enjoy the exhibits. The staff seemed overwhelmed and were not very helpful. We also found that many of the exhibits were in need of maintenance or repairs. I expected more from a family membership and was disappointed with the quality of the Magic House.

Magic House Family Membership: Your Key to a Year of Adventure and Exploration