creatives membership

What is a Creatives Membership?

This unique adult membership gives you access to the creative program at MuseumLab, a one-of-a-kind historic building whose spaces and “beautiful ruin” design inspire expansive thinking, creating, skill building and learning with others who share your interests.

Who is this MuseumLab membership for?

• Artists and creative professionals
• Formal and informal educators
• Weekend artists and crafters
• Anyone looking for a place to explore fresh ideas, practice skills and meet like-minded creative adults

As a MLAB Creatives Member, you support exhibitions, arts education and creative access for thousands of students, families and fellow Creatives. You also receive meaningful benefits, including previews, discounts, and reciprocal museum admission nationwide. 

This unique adult membership gives you access to MuseumLab, a one-of-a-kind historic building whose spaces and “beautiful ruin” design inspire expansive thinking, creating, skill building, networking and events.

See all the upcoming events for Creatives

Annual membership benefits include:

• FREE access to exhibitions in MuseumLab during open hours  We have a world-class permanent collection of contemporary art as well as changing exhibitions so there’s always something new to see! Check out our art collection here
• Exclusive access to Open Studio + Co-Working space amidst inspiring art and architecture  Members get exclusive access to the upper floors of MuseumLab for co-working, networking and unplugged time for creativity amidst historic architecture and contemporary art.
• Discounts on monthly workshops, programs and events that will keep you inspired and connected  Take a risk – try something new, meet different people, see unexpected artworks, hear thought provoking ideas, take time for yourself to be creative and find joy.
• 20% off retail items sold at the Children’s Museum Store  MLab pop-up shop and e-commerce site with exclusive early access to limited edition COLAB MLab+ merchandise coming soon! 
• Special offers at an ever-growing list of local Northside neighborhood businesses and organizations by showing your MLab membership 
• Reciprocal membership benefits (discounted or free admission) at more than 350 museum and science centers in the Association of Science & Technology Centers Travel Passport Program. Reciprocal benefits do not apply to museums located within 90 miles of MuseumLab, such as the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.

$115

Become a Creatives Member

You may also join by visiting the Admissions Desk at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.

Everything creative starts with ideas, challenges and questions – send yours to Cat Burton at cburton@pittsburghkids.org.