
Philanthropic Memberships
Join the Club(house) and Think Big
You could be a part of helping Thinkery to create the next generation of creative problem-solvers in a ‘BIG’ way.
Choosing to be a Big Thinker or Clubhouse Member is more than just being a Member. You are an investor in the future of the museum and the future of play-based learning in the community.
Your support and investment will help Thinkery to provide:
- Subsidized admission for families facing financial challenges
- Community memberships for organizations that support families in crisis
- Tour stipends for Title I schools
- Scholarships for Spring Break and Summer Camps
Your Big Thinker or Clubhouse membership will not only continue to support STEAM learning in our community, but it will also provide you and your family with all the standard benefits of our other Membership levels, plus many more exciting perks!

Big Thinker – $1000+
- Premier Family Membership to gift to a loved one
- Invites to exclusive donor events, including our high-level Member Holiday Party
- 15% discount in the Thinkery Store (online and in-store)
- 10 guest passes for friends and family
- 10% off Facility Rentals
- Opportunities to join Thinkery committees and provide feedback and insight
- Personal membership team contact and concierge services for your Thinkery visit

Clubhouse – $350+
- Special recognition on thinkeryaustin.org and in our Member Memo newsletter
- Invites to exclusive donor events, including our high-level Member Holiday Party
- 15% discount in the Thinkery Store (online and in-store)
- 5 Guest Passes for friends or family
- 10% off Facility Rentals
Standard Benefits
- Unlimited FREE general admission for eight (8) visitors
- Express Member entry
- One caregiver card
- 10% discount in the Thinkery Store
- 10% discount on Birthday Parties, Think Labs and Camps
- Member Mornings the first and third Sundays of each month (8:30-10:00 am)
- Discounted admission to special programs including Baby Bloomers, Family Nights and Thinkery21
- Access to exclusive Members-Only events
- Advance notice and early registration for Camps and Gingerbread Workshops
- Subscription to the Thinkery Member Memo
- Up to two (2) free chaperone admission *Limited to the adult members named on the membership card.
- Reciprocal benefits at more than 400 science centers and children’s museums
Reciprocal Benefits
Reciprocal membership benefits through The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) and The ACM Reciprocal Network.





Thank You to Our 2019-20 Donors
Thinkery is thankful for broad-based support from many parts of the philanthropic community. Overflowing donations from partnerships, institutions, public agencies, and individuals provided funding for the Museum’s outreach programs, operations, exhibits, program development, and more.

Donate to Thinkery
Make a tax-deductible gift to our STEAM Power Fund and help us continue to serve our community!