Member Benefits
2024 Member Events
Feb 1 - Sci-Fi Member Movie Date Night
Feb 11 - Coffee with Collections
March 7 - Members Restoration Event
March 10- Coffee with Collections
April 21 - Coffee with Collections
May 11 - Exploring the Cosmos with Art [POSTPONED]
May 15 - Musical Storybook
May 26 - Coffee with Collections
July 11 - Member Restoration Event
Aug 29 - Sci-Fi Members Family Movie Night
Sep 14 - Members Art Event
Oct 3 - Members Restoration Event
Perks & Discounts
Are you ready for our VIP treatment?
Among invitations to special members only events, discounts on education programs and camps and insider information and presale opportunities for programs and events, you also receive discounts in the Air Zoo Store and the Kitty Hawk Cafe, as well as special access to the Air Zoo's Smith Library! Our members also enjoy VIP treatment during our Summer Fly-ins, like free tours with our friends at the Michigan Flight Museum. Just show your current member id card to take advantage of all of our discounts and promotions.
- 10% all the time (online too, check your member e-news for details)
- Special holiday discounts
- 10% all the time
- Discounts on select educational programs and camps.
- Air Zoo members get invitations to member only events such as Movie Nights, Coffee with Collections, and Member Art Events!
As an Air Zoo Member you are able to take advantage of may exciting benefits at the Air Zoo, in your community and far beyond. Explore local member benefit exchanges, ASTC and NARM travel passport program, Air Zoo perks and discounts as well as our local member partners for special deals, today!
Reciprocal Benefits
As a valued Air Zoo Member, you will have opportunities to explore other museums, science centers and organizations through our exciting reciprocal programs.
Mark your calendars!
Grand Rapids Public Museum (Grand Rapids, MI) - GRPM offers all Air Zoo members free admittance during the month of March (2024).
Grand Rapids Children's Museum (Grand Rapids, MI) - Air Zoo members are invited to visit the GRCM as members the month of April (2024).
Impression 5 Science Center (Lansing, MI) - Air Zoo members are invited to visit the Impression 5 Science Center as members during the month of May (2024).
Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary (Athens, MI) - Air Zoo members are invited to visit Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary as members during the month of June (2024).
Grand Rapids Art Museum (Grand Rapids, MI) - Air Zoo members are invited to visit the GRAM as members the month of July (2024).
Michigan Maritime Museum (South Haven, MI) - Air Zoo members are invited to visit the Michigan Maritime Museum as members the month of August (2024).
Lakeshore Museum (Muskegon, MI) - Air Zoo members are invited to visit the Lakeshore Museum as members the month of September (2024).
Southwest Michigan Cultural Membership Exchange - Free access to 5 amazing organizations in SWMI October (2024).
Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum (Mt. Pleasant, MI) - Air Zoo members are invited to visit the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum as members the month of November (2024).
Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum (Albion, MI) - Free admission for Air Zoo members during the month of December (2023).
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The following Applies to Family, Grandparent, Flying Tiger, and Ambassador Level memberships
ASTC & NARM: FREE or Discounted Admission at Over 1,200 Museums!
Annual Air Zoo memberships at the levels listed above include reciprocal admission benefits at over 1,200 museums and science centers in the U.S. and beyond through the Association of Science-Technology Centers' (ASTC) Travel Passport program (reciprocal offer is for ASTC organizations more than 90 miles away from the Air Zoo and you home address, as the crow flies) and the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Association.
Learn how it works in our explainer video:
Exceptions to the ASTC 90-mile policy:
Impression 5 Science Center (Lansing, MI) offers 50% off admission to all Air Zoo members at the Family Level or above all year. The Air Zoo also offers members of Impression 5, 50% off admission when they visit the Air Zoo.
Science Central (Fort Wayne, IN) offers free admission to all Air Zoo members at the Family Level or above.
For questions, contact the Air Zoo Membership Team at [email protected] and the phone number to 269.350.2842.
Specialty Shops, Entertainment, & Other Businesses
The Edge - Snow, Water, & Skate - 15% off in the proshop (does not apply to sale or clearance items)
9009 Portage Rd.
Portage, MI 49002
269-327-1000
Hobby-Sports.com - 10% discount on Estes Model Rockets and Revell Plastic Models.
9782 Portage Rd.
Portage, MI 49002
269-323-3686
Kalamazoo Candle Company - 30% off kids candle making
Both Portage and Kalamazoo Locations
Kzoo Swift - 15% off any service or bicycle with valid Air Zoo Membership
1305 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Miller Auditorium - up to 15% off of most shows.
1341 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
269-387-2300
Nelson Hardware - 10% discount on all purchases.
9029 Portage Rd.
Portage, MI 49002
269-327-3583
The Pantry on Tap Oil & Vinegar - 10% discount on all purchases.
7634 S. Westnedge
Portage, MI 49002
269-978-6641
Rocket Fizz - 10% discount on all purchases.
125 S. Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-888-2588
Shiny Brite Car Wash and Detail Center - $1 off the $5, $7, $10 washes, 10% off any detail above $50.
8086 Portage Rd.
Portage, MI 49002
269-744-5599
Uncle Buddy's Toy Stash - Free Palm Pal of your Choice with a $30 purchase.
125 S Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-743-7414
Restaurants, Brew Pubs, Coffee Shops, & Nightlife
East Egg - All locations - Free Coffee with breakfast.
6907 Sears Drive
Portage, MI 49024
269-327-2000
Erbellis – 7” Free cheese "Erbie" bread with purchase of any 14" pizza with 3 toppings or more.
8342 Portage Rd.
Portage, MI 49002
269-327-0200
Factory Coffee - All Locations - 15% off any drinks
205 W Lovell St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
269-743-7515
Latitude 42 - $1 off members first beer - one discount per member per visit.
7842 Portage Rd.
Portage, MI 49002
269-459-2424
Taco Bob s - (Portage Rd. location only) Free funny taco with the purchase of a funny taco and medium drink
4121 Portage Rd.
Kalamazoo, MI 49002
269-344-3422
Traveler's Cafe and Pub - 15% discount to current Air Zoo Members. Not to be combined with any other offers or discounts.
5225 Portage Rd
Portage, MI 49002
269-775-1775
Uncle Ernie's Pancake House - 10% off total purchase.
4005 Portage Rd.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269-349-4170
Come visit us.
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Great place! Very interesting educational and informational! Great place to take the whole family as there is something for young children up to adults!
blackeyedsusan2018
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We took our grown daughters and young grandsons to the Air Zoo. It was very entertaining for all of us. There is so much to see and do. Rides for the whole family!
Rick C