Dual Membership

• Free dual admission to exhibitions, including special benefits for the 2018 Summer Block Party, and reduced admission fees to select special exhibitions and events for two
• Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours
• Subscription to the Calendar of Events and e-newsletter National Building Museum Online
• Savings on educational programs, including Construction Watch Tours
• 10% discount on Museum Shop purchases
• Participation in the Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museums that collaborate to offer their members curated trips throughout the world

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The Keystone Society provides and engaging way for emerging and young professionals to support the Museum’s mission while enjoying unique educational, social, and networking opportunities.

• Complimentary or reduced admission to Keystone Society events held throughout the year, for up to 2 people (advanced notice provided)
• Free admission to exhibitions, including special benefits for the 2018 Summer Block Party, and reduced admission fees to select special exhibitions and events, for up to 2 people
• Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours
• Subscription to the Calendar of Events and e-newsletter National Building Museum Online
• Savings on educational programs, including Construction Watch Tours
• 10% discount on Museum Shop purchases
• Participation in the Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museums that collaborate to offer their members curated trips throughout the world

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• Exclusive invitations to select exhibition openings
• Participation in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association, providing free or member-priced admission and museum shop discounts at more than 900 member institutions
• 15% discount on Museum Shop purchases
• Free admission to exhibitions, including special benefits for the 2018 Summer Block Party, and reduced admission fees to select special exhibitions and events, for up to 6 people
• Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours
• Subscription to the Calendar of Events and e-newsletter National Building Museum Online
• Savings on educational programs, including Construction Watch Tours
• Participation in the Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museums that collaborate to offer their members curated trips throughout the world

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Dual corinthian members receive the same benefits as the Builder levels, plus the following:

• Invitations to the annual Holiday Party and other special events
• Complimentary admission to on-site public programs, for up to 6 people
• Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at premier architectural sites
• Recognition on the Museum’s website and in the Annual Report
• One Builder Friend gift membership
• 20% discount on Museum Shop purchases
• Complimentary parking in the Museum’s private lot on evenings and weekends

Corinthian levels of giving continue with $2,500, $5,000, and $10,000 contributions. See a complete listing of Corinthian benefits.

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Family Plus members receive the following privileges for up to six individuals (including friends, relatives, and caretakers):

• Special Building Zone Access: Ten spaces (per 45 minute play session) will be held exclusively for Family Plus members. Passes are distributed on a first come, first served basis and are available for all weekday and weekend play hours.

• Members-only Educational Programs: Discovery-based, intergenerational activities on mission-related themes such as architecture and engineering-minimum of 3 events per year

• Complimentary lunch and designated quiet space at Big Build and Discover Engineering Family Day (advance registration required).

• Priority notification and registration for Birthday Parties at the Museum and free party favors for guests. Registration for the 2018 birthday season will open in mid-December

• Quick and easy check-in at the Admission desk when you visit the Museum and personalized membership cards for your children

• Invitations to exhibition openings, curator-led tours, and other select Museum events

• Complimentary access to all Museum exhibitions and free admission to on-site public programs for up to 6 people each visit

• Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at premier architectural sites

• Free or member priced admission to more than 900 institutions across the continent through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association membership

• One gift membership at the Builder Friend level (valued at $150)

• 20% discount in the Museum Shop

• Subscription to the Calendar of Events and weekly e-newsletter, National Building Museum Online

• Recognition in the Museum’s Annual Report

At the $3,000 level, members receive all the above benefits for up to six individuals plus:

• Complimentary parking in the Museum’s private lot on evenings and weekends, depending on space availability
• Admittance to the Museum’s collections and research library, during business hours upon request
• Use of the Museum’s Corinthian Lounge during business hours, upon request
• Private docent-led tour of an exhibition, upon request

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Share your love of the National Building Museum and its programs with your family, friends, and colleagues by giving the gift of membership.

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