Family Membership at the Museum Includes Free Access and Priority Admission

Family Membership is available for 2 adults & up to 4 youth (ages 3-17).

Access to members-only birthday parties
Advance registration and savings on summer camp
Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs
Free admission to exhibitions and reduced admission fees to select special exhibitions and events
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, including a featured trip to Cuba by sea

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 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, including a featured trip to Cuba by sea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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