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Museums in Traverse City, MI you can visit free or discounted with a membership

Always call ahead. Rules change and each museum sets its own.

3 places in Traverse City, MI are on at least one program list. Program lists checked Oct 13, 2026; sources are at the bottom of this page. The benefit shown is what each program's list says; your card must show the program's logo.

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• Dennos Museum Center

  1701 E Front StWebsiteCall ahead: (231) 995-1055
  • NARM Free entry
  • ROAM Free entry May be restricted for concerts, lectures, special exhibitions and ticketed events. Not valid for members of institutions within 25 miles (40 km).
  • ASTC Free entry If you buy a membership here, these levels include ASTC: Group: Trailblazer Membership, Trailblazer Plus Smithsonian Membership, Patron Membership, Patron Plus Smithsonian Membership, Preservationist Membrship, Preservationist Plus Membership, Benefactor Membership, Benefactor Plus Smithsonian Membership Not valid within 90 miles of your home museum or home.
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• Great Lakes Children's Museum

  13240 S West Bay Shore DrWebsiteCall ahead: (231) 932-4526
  • ACM 50% off entry
  • EBT card $5 or less entry

• The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park

  1490 Red DriveWebsiteCall ahead: (231) 935-4077
  • AHS Free or discounted entry Free or Discounted Audio Guide or Tour; Free or Discounted Educational Programs; Gift Shop Discounts

Sources

• NARM: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• ROAM: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• ASTC: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• ACM: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• AHS: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026
• EBT card: official list, checked Oct 13, 2026

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