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Join a unique museum complex and support one of the premier cultural organizations in New England. Members get free admission to our five distinctive museums and a host of other benefits.
Educators and Seniors Take $10 off Any Membership Level!
Enter code Senior10 at check-out (age 60+). Educators: please contact the Membership Office and submit copy of current active educator license.
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Membership
Member Benefits
- Unlimited free admission to all five Springfield Museums and the Seymour Planetarium
- Free admission to Museums a la Carte programs in-person or online
- Discounts on special programs and events
- Free admission to a host of other science and children’s museums nationwide through the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)
- Invitations to Members-only previews and events
- 15% discount on Museum School classes and trips
- 10% discount in the Museum Store
- Subscriptions to the Springfield Museums Calendar and Classes & Travel Brochure
- Volunteer opportunities
General Membership
Maximize your visits to the Museums with an annual membership that includes free admission and special discounts.
Patron Membership
Upgrade your membership experience. Patron members enjoy exclusive benefits and special events.
Two personalized membership cards with full benefits for two adults and all children ages 17 and under.
Exclusive benefits:
- Free admission and special discounts at participating art museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®
- Invitations to special Patron events
- Two free patron passes to Museum events
- Three free guest passes
Two personalized membership cards with full benefits for two adults and all children ages 17 and under.
Exclusive benefits:
- Free admission and special discounts at participating art museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®
- Invitations to special Patron events
- Two free patron passes to Museum events
- A catalog from our museum collections (new Supporting level members only)
- Four free guest passes
Two personalized membership cards with full benefits for two adults and all children ages 17 and under.
Exclusive benefits:
- Free admission and special discounts at participating art museums nationwide the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®
- Invitations to special Patron events
- Two free patron passes to Museum events
- A catalog from our museum collections for new Contributing level members
- Free Museums à la Carte programs
- Guided tour of any museum for you and ten guests
- Five free guest passes
Add-On
Enhance your membership experience when you add the benefits of a Smithsonian national membership for just $25 more per year!
- Reciprocal Admission Benefits at participating Smithsonian Affiliates
- An annual subscription to Smithsonian Magazine (one year subscription)*
- 10% off all purchases from Smithsonian catalogue and Smithsonianstore.com
- Discounts on dining at the Smithsonian
- 10% discount on all IMAX tickets at the Smithsonian
- Exclusive travel programs and study tour opportunities
- Free admission to the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York
- Access to the members-only website at affiliations.si.edu/members
- Discounts at participating Smithsonian Affiliate institutions and national retailers
- Travelogues from Smithsonian Journeys offering members opportunities to see the full range of travel and tours from the Smithsonian
- Quarterly online newsletter from Smithsonian Affiliations
*Note: First magazine will arrive 4-6 weeks after payment is processed.
Young Patrons Circle
An exclusive group of dedicated young professionals between the ages of 21-45 years old who champion the power of arts and culture. Young Patrons Circle members are the next generation of philanthropists who enjoy opportunities to connect with artists, musicians, thinkers, and doers through exclusive events and sponsorships.
Young Patrons Circle Individual $200
One personalized membership card with full benefits for one adult age 21-45.
Exclusive benefits:
- Two free guest passes
- Two free patron passes to Museum events
- Invitations to members-only previews and events
- Invitations to special Patron events
- Free admission and special discounts at participating art museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®
- Three free guest passes to the Museums
- Volunteer opportunities including committee work
Young Patrons Circle Dual $300
Two personalized membership cards with full benefits for two adults ages 21-45.
Exclusive benefits:
- Two free guest passes
- Two free patron passes to Museum events
- Invitations to members-only previews and events
- Invitations to special Patron events
- Free admission and special discounts at participating art museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®
- Three free guest passes to the Museums
- Volunteer opportunities including committee work
Society of William Rice
This powerful philanthropic network includes community leaders dedicated to supporting art and culture in Greater Springfield. Annual membership gifts enable the Museums to host world-class exhibits and quality educational programs, while providing access to exclusive gatherings, events and more.
- Society of William Rice $1,250
- William Rice Leadership Circle $2,750
- William Rice President's Circle $5,500
- William Rice Chairman's Circle $10,000
Two personalized membership cards with full benefits for two adults and all children ages 17 and under.
Exclusive benefits:
- Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
- Invitations to annual Society of William Rice Dinner & Fall Cocktail Party
- Voting member of the Springfield Museums
- 10% discount on gift memberships
- Advanced notification of limited seating events
- A catalog from our museum collections for new William Rice level members
- Free Museums à la Carte programs
- Guided tour of any museum for you and ten guests
- Free admission and special discounts at participating art museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®
- Invitations to special Patron events
- Two free patron passes to Museum events
- Six free guest passes
- Monthly billing options
Two personalized membership cards with full benefits for two adults and all children ages 17 and under.
Exclusive benefits:
- Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
- Invitations to annual Society of William Rice Dinner & Fall Cocktail Party
- Voting member of the Springfield Museums
- 10% discount on gift memberships
- Advanced notification of limited seating events
- A catalog from our museum collections for new Leadership Circle members
- Free Museums à la Carte programs
- Guided tour of any museum for you and ten guests
- Invitation to curator-led roundtable luncheons
- Free admission and special discounts at participating art museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®
- Opportunity to entertain at the Museums
- 20% discount on purchases of $500 or more in the Museum Store
- Invitations to special Patron events
- Free special exhibitions
- Two free patron passes to Museum events
- Eight free guest passes
- Monthly billing options
Two personalized membership cards with full benefits for two adults and all children ages 17 and under.
Exclusive benefits:
- Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
- Invitations to annual Society of William Rice Dinner & Fall Cocktail Party
- Voting member of the Springfield Museums
- 10% discount on gift memberships
- Advanced notification of limited seating events
- A catalog from our museum collections for new President’s Circle members
- Free Museums à la Carte programs
- Private consultation with a curator & appraiser referrals
- Invitation to an exclusive Director-led day trip
- One-time 25% discount on museum facilities rental
- Guided tour of any museum for you and ten guests
- Invitation to curator-led roundtable luncheons
- Free admission and special discounts at participating art museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®
- Invitations to special Patron events
- 20% discount on purchases of $500 or more in the Museum Store
- Free special exhibitions
- Two free patron passes to Museum events
- Ten free guest passes
- Monthly billing available
Two personalized membership cards with full benefits for two adults and all children ages 17 and under.
Exclusive benefits:
- Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
- Invitations to annual Society of William Rice Dinner & Fall Cocktail Party
- Voting member of the Springfield Museums
- 10% discount on gift memberships
- Advanced notification of limited seating events
- A catalog from our museum collections for new Chairman’s Circle members
- Free Museums à la Carte programs
- Invitation to curator-led roundtable luncheons
- Private consultation with a curator & appraiser referrals
- Invitation to an exclusive Director-led day trip
- One-time 50 % discount on museum facilities rental
- Opportunity to co-sponsor an event, program or special exhibit
- Private dinner party with a director & a curator at the museums
- Concierge/personal shopping service at the Museum Store
- Director/curator-led behind the scenes tours
- Invitations to special Patron events
- Free admission and special discounts at participating art museums nationwide through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®
- 20% discount on purchases of $500 or more in the Museum Store
- Free special exhibitions
- Two free patron passes to Museum events
- Twelve free guest passes
- Monthly billing options
