we have 3 kids under 6, and 1 on the way. Tickets are like $23 adult, $16 kids (live in chicago). Membership is $95 for a year. Have grandma visiting, hubby says to go without kids...cos too expensive, but I think we should buy membership...or should we just all go once and thats it? We don't go out THAT often but membership seems to be price of just 2 visits....Also, which do we choose - Shedd Aquarium, Childrens museum, or what?Some memberships inc reciprocity (can go to similar establishments in other states for free or less).|||Did you know the aquarium is free admission on Tuesdays? Field Museum is too. In my opinion, Shedd Aquarium is better than the Children's Museum... and if you will go more than twice per year it is definitelty worth it to buy the season pass.... that place is expensive!|||Just estimate how many times your family goes there in a year and add up how much it would cost for you for all of those visits. Compare it with the cost of buying memberships, and you should be able to make your decision. Judging by the numbers you gave, if ya'll go more than 4 times a year, then it's better to buy memberships.|||If you go to any place quite a lot it is usually cheaper to get season tickets.|||it makes perfect since to buy the membership here in nc because its good for the zoo as well. it all depends on the amount of trips you average|||We had the same issue, we went with the membership, saved a bit of cash, and got into some special exhibits. We got to see the sea horses for free and a few other specials, this was a year or 2 back. its nice to have a membership to the aquarium, they have the kimono dragon now, every time we go its sleeping...we pack lunch otherwise is is to expensive. If you have an entertainment book look for coupons. the children's museum is also a lot of fun, and you can make a day of it at Navy Pier. its a toss up, but my pic would be the children's museum, the kids can really run around and if you bring a lunch you can sit in the greenhouse area,also the performers in the main lobby are a blast, bring the big stroller and let the little ones nap in it while you and grandma walk down the hall to the stained glass museum. Also you get a break on parking at navy pier if you belong to the measum.|||There are a few special exhibits a year that members either get into for free or get into before anyone else does. Members also get discounts at the gift shop. If you know you'll take your kids more than 4 times a year, or know that you'll have out of town visitors a lot, it might be worth it.

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