We just love love museums and science centers!
One of my best ever Frugal Family Fun tips- Get yourself an ASTC Passport & have access to 300 + museums and science centers across the country. The Association of Science and Technology Centers has a list available per state for each affiliate within the various cities.
The idea is to support your local science center and then visit the others through the year. Some centers *labeled check ID's - require that you live 90 miles away from the museum you want to visit for free.
I have searched the list and have found that the Charlotte County History Center (which is quite close to me) is one of the least expensive memberships available. If your local science center checks ID's it wouldn't be valid to purchase one somewhere else. Our area does not. Check the list carefully before deciding where to purchase. Also- call and ask the local center if they offer homeschool family discounts. I saved $50 on the family pass for MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) and enjoyed reciprocal aquarium visits as well.
For a mere $35.00 per year, you can join the Charlotte County History Center - your entire family can play until their little hearts are content at some of the best museums in the country.
Check out the links below to gain further information and see what you think:
Charlotte County Historical Center $35 Family Pass
(click pic above to get your own pass)
If you still need more inspiration- then check out some pictures and information from a few of our family museum visits!
Museum Of Science and Industry (MOSI )- Tampa, Florida
They played, and climbed. They flew a jet airplane. They ran their own grocery store & even survived through a simulated tornado and wildfire. They explored a news room, a weather station & learned about the human body.
In our area- we have access to MOSI in Tampa, G-Wiz in Sarasota, Imaginarium in Fort Myers, Great Explorations in St. Pete, and more- all within easy range for a day trip.
We have used our $35 family pass at multiple museums in
Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
The Louisville Science Center is a terrific place for children and their adults! We enjoyed it immensely.
Whether you are looking for some affordable family fun during the summer break - or looking for a way to keep your homeschool curriculum inspiring and fun- you just can't beat this deal!
