At OCM, we believe cost should not be a barrier to experiencing the museum. We create and participate in membership and admission programs that help more families visit, play, and learn together.
Welcome Fund Membership
The Welcome Fund helps qualifying families enjoy the benefits of an OCM membership at a significantly reduced cost. For $10, families who meet eligibility requirements can receive a 12-month membership for two adults living in the same household and up to six dependent children.
Eligibility requirements include participation in WIC, SNAP, or Medicaid.
Welcome Fund memberships are available in limited quantities each month.
Support for the Welcome Fund is provided by:
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Iowa West Foundation
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Heistand Family Foundation
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Richard Brooke Foundation
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Malashock Foundation
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Mammel Family Foundation
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Lincoln Financial Foundation
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Pacific Life Foundation
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Gilbert C. Swanson Foundation
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Shirley and Leonard Goldstein Supporting Foundation
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Mutual of Omaha Foundation
Apply for a Welcome Fund Membership
To apply for a Welcome Fund membership, please visit us in person and a staff member will be happy to help.
What you’ll need to bring:
- Proof of eligibility
This can be a copy of a letter from WIC, SNAP, or Medicaid, or a copy of a Medicaid card - $10
Cash, checks, and money orders are all accepted forms of payment
If no Welcome Fund memberships are available when you apply, you can join the waitlist and be notified when more become available. To renew your Welcome Fund membership, you must go through the application process again.
If you have any questions about the Welcome Fund, please contact the Membership team at [email protected] or 402-342-6164 ext. 430.
Museums for All
Omaha Children’s Museum proudly participates in Museums for All, a national program that helps make museums more accessible to families receiving food assistance. Reduced admission is $5 for children and adults and $4 for seniors, for up to four people. Children under 24 months receive free admission.
Guests may present a valid SNAP EBT card or a valid eWIC card to receive the reduced price. Tickets must be purchased in person at our front desk.
Library Pass Program
Your library card may be your ticket to a day at OCM. Participating local libraries offer opportunities for library cardholders to visit Omaha Children’s Museum and other area museums and attractions at no cost. Visit your library’s website for details on accessing a pass.
Participating libraries include:
Last Hour Discount
Tickets purchased for the last hour of the day are $8 (plus tax).
Military Discounts
Active-duty military members and veterans receive 10% off regular museum admission for themselves and their immediate family members with a valid military ID. This discount must be redeemed in person at the front desk.
Agency Memberships
Agency Memberships help nonprofit and service organizations provide regular museum visits for the children and families they serve. Memberships may be used for agency-led visits or shared with a client family for their visit.
Cost: $225 + tax
Admission: Up to 3 agency employees/adults and 10 children per visit
Agency Memberships are valid for general admission during public museum hours and may only be used for the clients and families served by the purchasing organization. Standard membership discounts and benefits are not included.
Groups larger than 13 must make a reservation in advance. Contact [email protected] or call (402) 342-6164 ext. 410.
To purchase an Agency Membership, please contact [email protected] or (402) 930-8025. Tax-exempt organizations should submit a Form 13 before purchasing.
Questions About Financial Assistance?
Not sure which option may be right for your family? Contact our Guest Services team at 402-342-6164 or [email protected] for help.