Local museums and other attractions offer a wealth of unique learning opportunities not to mention family fun. Below you’ll find a list of deals and memberships that, if purchased and used frequently, can save your family money all year long! They make great gift ideas as well.
We’ve rounded up many money-saving ideas below but if you know of others to include, please let us know by emailing info@metrofamilymagazine.com. Also, check out our guide to local gift ideas that inspire time together and support locally-owned businesses.
This page is generously sponsored by the Oklahoma City Zoo, offering OKC ZOOfriends 12-Month Membership Passports that provide free admission for 1 to 10 guests. The most popular 12-month membership for 4 guests starts at $149, provides free general admission for 4 people ages 3+ —and it pays for itself in 2 visits! Memberships include discounts on special events like Haunt the Zoo and Safari Lights, as well as discounts on camps and classes, concession purchases, non-sale merchandise in gift shops, Wild Encounter experiences, VIP tours and hundreds of other zoos and aquariums around the country. In May, members get exclusive access to the OKC Zoo on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for Members Only Mondays.
(Editor’s note: This list was last updated on May 6, 2025.)
Local Family-Friendly Museums & Attractions
American Banjo Museum offers four membership levels ranging from individual, family ($75) and lifetime options. Members enjoy complimentary unlimited admission for one year and a host of other benefits.
Edmond History Museum offers seven membership levels ranging from student, family and business options. Families get to enjoy discounts on events, camps, programs and rentals, as well as gift shop discounts and discounts with participating membership partners for $50/year.
First Americans Museum members enjoy unlimited admission, invitations to members-only previews, a FAM tote bag, and 10% discount to the store, cafe, and restaurant, and 25% discount to FAMcamps. The FAMhousehold membership includes 2 adults and up to 4 kids under the age of 18 and start at $125. Other membership options available.
Factory Obscura members enjoy unlimited entry to Mix-Tape one year from purchase date, collectable bracelets, discounted tickets to special events, and gift cards to local restaurants. Family membership includes 2 adults and 3 kids for $185 with options to add members.
Frontier City and Hurricane Harbor Season Pass: Two-park season pass holders enjoy unlimited park visits, free parking and more. Pricing starts at $75 for a limited time.
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art offers three levels of membership ranging from basic to benefactor. Family Membership ($50) includes unlimited admission for two adults and children in the household for a year, discounts to the gift shop and more.
Myriad Botanical Gardens: Family memberships for up to 6 people start at $85 and includes free admission and other perks.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum: Family membership starts at $125. Members get free admission for four individuals for a year plus exclusive previews, special member event pricing and discounts to The Museum Grill and Persimmon Hill, in-store or online.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art: All children 17 and under are always free at the museum. Membership for two adults is $100/year. Other levels available. Members can enjoy free general admission as well as special events and excursions, exclusive screenings and more.
Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden: Zoofriends memberships typically pay for themselves in 3 or 4 visits. Memberships start at $60 and perks include a members-only entrance, discounts on zoo camps and activities, plus discounts at other AZA zoos.
Oklahoma Historical Society (Oklahoma History Center and other museums around the state): Family membership, $75 (admission for member and all family members up to 6 per visit).
Sam Noble Museum (Norman): $65 family membership includes free admission for four people. Members enjoy discounts on certain programs and camps, invitations to exclusive members-only events, complimentary OU Gameday parking, etc.
Science Museum Oklahoma: Memberships include admission for 2 to 6 people for one year and range from $125 to $210. At least one named person must always be in attendance with other guests. Scissortail Park Foundation: Benefits include free boat rentals and roller skating, as well as discounts on concessions at all pavilions and Scissortail Park branded merchandise. Members also save at local community partners. Family membership is $150 for 4 people, any age.
Venture Pass: $49/person for admission to a variety of local venues including Incredible Pizza, Arctic Edge, Altitude 1291 and more.
Seasonal Memberships:
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center (Edmond): Season Passes are $65/person or $250/family for 4 family members living in same household.
RIVERSPORT Adventures: Season passes begin at $99 (for a limited time, regular price $160) and pass holders get to enjoy surfing, an expanded bike park and family tubing, plus all your faves like whitewater rafting, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, the Youth Zone, Sky Trail, Sky Slides and more. RIVERSPORT is open seasonal hours, late April through October.
The Station Aquatic Center (Moore) Family season passes are $160 and include 2 adults and all youth under 21 living in the same home.
Museums outside of the OKC area:
*Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum(Seminole): Family Membership (free admission for cardholder and three guests), $125. Members can enjoy unlimited admission for a year, member-only events, discounts to special programs, and discounts at the gift shop.
*Leonardo’s Children’s Museum (Enid) has a variety of memberships to customize your benefits with the basic family level costing $180. Members can enjoy unlimited admission for a year, discounts, special events and more.
Oklahoma Aquarium (Jenks) offers four levels of membership to their all-indoor facility. The family membership (for 2 adults, 4 children) is $165 with members enjoying unlimited free admission, members-only sneak previews and discounts on special events, admission for additional guests and discounts at the gift shop.
Discovery Lab (Tulsa) offers a variety of membership levels for families. The family membership (for 2 adults, 2 children) is $155. Members get unlimited admission for one year, express entry during peak times, special events and discounts to camps and rentals.
Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium (Tulsa) Offers four levels of membership, including the Aviator that allows free general admission for 2 named adults and up to 4 named children under the age of 18. Members will also enjoy unlimited planetarium shows per visit, early bird access to special events and discounts when available, and TASM store discount.
* Indicates museum is eligible for the Oklahoma Museum Network Passport Program. Any member at one of the Oklahoma Museum Network partner museums will receive a 20% discount on general admission for up to 5 people per day at a partner museum. These include Science Museum Oklahoma, Leonardo’s Children’s Museum in Enid, Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum in Seminole and Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton. This discount cannot be applied to the member’s home museum.
