Membership:

HSC memberships make great gifts for friends and families, and are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. If you choose a membership with the ASTC Passport program, you gain reciprocal admission to more than 300 other science centers or museums in the United States.
Daily Admission: Children (2-11 years old): $7.00; Adults (12+ years old): $10.00; Seniors (65+ years old): $9.00; Military: $9.00

Membership Options

A membership to Headwaters Science Center is your pass to 12 months of science and fun! 
Enjoy the hands-on interactive exhibits, live animals, discounts on purchases at the HSC Store and special member pricing on S.T.E.A.M. Club and Summer Camps.

Regular visits to Headwaters Science Center reinforces the learning that occurs while having fun. 

Visitor’s top choices of things to do:
Chat with staff and hold animals in Critter Corner
Experience hands-on activities in the HSC Lab
Explore the 40+ exhibits on the main floor
Meet the live Raptors
Each moment = so much fun! 
INDIVIDUAL
starting at $50
$50 Individual Membership, 12 months
$70 Individual Membership with ASTC, 12 months
  • One adult. 
  • 12 month membership
  • Enjoy a 10% discount on purchases in HSC store.
  • Discount on HSC programs and events.
  •  Add $20 for the ASTC Passport, see details below

  • Purchase Membership
FAMILY
starting at $
75
$75 Family Membership, 12 months
$95 Family Membership with ASTC, 12 months
  • Two adults and children under the age of 18, living in the same household. Maximum of 10/household. If household over 10, please add $6/additional person.
  • 12 month membership
  • Enjoy a 10% discount purchases in HSC store.
  • Discount on HSC programs and events.
  • Add $20 for the ASTC Passport, see details below
  • Purchase Membership
GRANDPARENT
starting at $
75
$75 Grandparent Membership, 12 months
$95 Grandparent Membership with ASTC, 12 months
  • Two grandparents and an unlimited number of grandchildren, up to the age of 18. 
  • 12 month membership
  • Enjoy a 10% discount on purchases in HSC store.
  • Discount on HSC programs and events.
  • Add $20 for the ASTC Passport, see details below

  • Purchase Membership


Made available through the Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC), the Passport Program provides free general admission at participating science centers and museums throughout the World. Within our home state of Minnesota, the following currently participate in the ASTC Passport program: 
     Bell Museum 
     Duluth Children’s Museum 
     Headwaters Science Center 
     Historical and Cultural Soc. of Clay Co. 
     Lake Superior Zoo 
     Minnesota Children’s Museum 
     Pavek Museum 
     Science Museum of Minnesota 
     The Bakken Museum 
     The Works Museum 

Visit astc.org/membership for full list of participating museums.
HOURS:

Monday - Saturday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS:

HSC is closed:
   New Year's Day
   Easter Sunday
   Thanksgiving Day
   Christmas Eve
   Christmas Day
   Also closed annually for e-cubed fundraiser.
ADMISSION:

Children (2-11 years old): $7.00
Adults (12+ years old): $10.00
Seniors (65+ years old): $9.00
Military: $9.00
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