Membership

Become a Junior Museum & Zoo Member and enjoy unlimited admission and other benefits for a whole year! 

Membership Pricing Updates Coming Soon 

We’ll be introducing updated membership pricing soon. Current membership rates remain available until the new pricing takes effect on July 1st, 2026. Memberships purchased before that date will be honored at the current rate for one year from the date of purchase.

New membership pricing takes effect July 1, 2026. 

 Membership Level      
Current Price
              New Price
Family Basic

$143 Resident

$168 Non-Resident

 $172 Resident

$202 Non-Resident

Family Plus

$179 Resident

$210 Non-Resident

 $215 Resident

$252 Non-Resident

Supporting

            $279 Resident

$310 Non-Resident

 $465 Resident

$502 Non-Resident

Discounted Family Basic              

 

$45 Resident

$70 Non-Resident

 $54 Resident

$84 Non-Resident

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my current membership price stay the same?

Yes. Current memberships purchased before July 1, 2026, will remain valid through their existing expiration date at the price originally paid. The updated pricing will apply at the time of renewal after July 1, 2026.

Can I renew early at the current rate?

No. Membership renewals processed on or after July 1, 2026, will reflect the updated pricing. Current memberships purchased prior to July 1 will remain valid through their existing expiration date at the price originally paid. Members may renew their membership at the new rates once their current membership expires.

I have additional questions. Who can I contact?

For additional questions regarding membership pricing, please contact the Junior Museum & Zoo front desk at (650) 329-2111 or email JMZMembership@paloalto.gov.

 

How to Become a Member

Step 1.Choose your Membership

Family Basic Membership

$143 ($168 for non-Palo Alto residents)

  • Unlimited admission for 2 named adults and the primary account holder's children under the age of 18.
  • Two free single-use guest passes, valid for one year

Family Plus Membership

$179 ($210 for non-Palo Alto residents)

  • Unlimited admission for 2 named adults and the primary account holder’s children under the age of 18.
  • Unlimited admission for 1 named adult caregiver
  • Four free single-use guest passes, valid for one year

Supporting Membership

$279 ($310 for non-Palo Alto residents)

  • Unlimited admission for 2 named adults and the primary account holder’s children under the age of 18.
  • Unlimited admission for 1 named adult caregiver
  • Five free single-use guest passes, valid for one year
  • Provides a $100 tax-deductible contribution to the Junior Museum 

Step 2.Discounted Membership

$45 ($70 for non-Palo Alto residents)

The Discounted Family Basic Membership is for income eligible families or families with members who have disabilities. Membership may only be purchased for those immediate family members who receive the benefits noted below, their children or siblings, and their parents or guardians. The discounted membership does not extend to friends or family members not in the immediate family.

Acceptable Proof of Eligibility

  • EBT, WIC, BIC, Medicaid, Medical, or CA Healthy Families membership cards.

  • Enrollment confirmation paperwork from Kaiser MFA, Kaiser Community Health Care, or the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program.  

It is not necessary to provide proof of a disability.

Application Process

  1. Provide proof of program eligibility by presenting one of the documents listed above via email to JMZMembership@paloalto.gov.  If you do not have email, please contact us at (650) 329-2111 or visit us in person and we will help you purchase a discounted membership.
  2. Wait for your confirmation email from us with a coupon code you can enter when you purchase your membership to receive the discounted rate. It can take up to 72 hours. If you try to purchase your discounted membership without this code, you will be charged the full price for your membership. Refunds are not provided.

Step 3.Purchase Your Family Membership

Members enjoy unlimited visits plus other benefits, for an entire year. Members must make advanced reservations for their visits by reserving $0 tickets online AFTER they have purchased their membership and received their confirmation email.  Please note that Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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