The National Building Museum understands the value of personal gifts and makes a steadfast commitment to ensure that funds entrusted to our care are wisely invested and used to support our innovative education programs, thought-provoking exhibitions, and overall support of the Museum.
The easiest way to make a gift is through our Annual Fund. Your tax-deductible contribution provides income essential to the operation of the Museum. Every gift, large or small, provides vital support for the Museum's dynamic exhibitions and award-winning educational programs, allowing us to continue enriching the lives of 500,000 people each year.
Donations with Benefits
- # of People that Receive Member Benefits
- Free admission to museum exhibitions year-round
- Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours
- Savings on education programs
- Museum shop discount
- Museum cafe discount
- Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs
- Access to members-only birthday parties
- Advanced registration and savings on summer camp
- Exclusive invitations to select exhibition openings
- Participation in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Complimentary admission to two on-site public programs per year
- Commemorative gift, selected by Museum staff
- Participation in Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)
Builder Friend
$150
- # of People that Receive Member Benefits6
- Free admission to museum exhibitions year-round
- Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours
- Savings on education programs
- Museum shop discount15%
- Museum cafe discount10%
- Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs
- Access to members-only birthday parties
- Advanced registration and savings on summer camp
- Exclusive invitations to select exhibition openings
- Participation in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Complimentary admission to two on-site public programs per year
- Commemorative gift, selected by Museum staff
- Participation in Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)
Builder Fellow
$250
- # of People that Receive Member Benefits6
- Free admission to museum exhibitions year-round
- Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours
- Savings on education programs
- Museum shop discount15%
- Museum cafe discount10%
- Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs
- Access to members-only birthday parties
- Advanced registration and savings on summer camp
- Exclusive invitations to select exhibition openings
- Participation in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Complimentary admission to two on-site public programs per year
- Commemorative gift, selected by Museum staff
- Participation in Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)
Builder Contributor
$500
- # of People that Receive Member Benefits6
- Free admission to museum exhibitions year-round
- Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours
- Savings on education programs
- Museum shop discount15%
- Museum cafe discount10%
- Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs
- Access to members-only birthday parties
- Advanced registration and savings on summer camp
- Exclusive invitations to select exhibition openings
- Participation in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association
- Recognition in the Annual Report
- Complimentary admission to two on-site public programs per year
- Commemorative gift, selected by Museum staff
- Participation in Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)
- Complimentary admission to on-site public programs, for up to 6 people
- Invitations to the annual Holiday Party and other special events
- One Builder Friend gift membership
- Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at premier architectural sites
- Recognition on the Museum’s website and Annual Report
- 20% discount on Museum Shop purchases
- Invitations to the Museum’s annual Holiday Party and other special events including exhibition openings
- Invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at unique architectural sites
- Admittance to the Museum’s collections and research library, upon request
- Access to the Museum’s Corinthian Lounge during business hours
- Complimentary parking in the Museum’s private lot on evenings and weekends
- Private curator-led tour of an exhibition
- Listing on the Honor Roll of Donors in the Museum’s Great Hall
- One complimentary use of the Beverly Willis Library during business hours
- Opportunities to attend dinners with the Museum’s Executive Director, Board Chair, and/or special guests of the Museum
- One complimentary use of the Pension Commissioner’s Suite
- Concierge services for select Museum visits, including exhibitions, ticket assistance, and private tours
Supporter
$1000 - $2499
- Complimentary admission to on-site public programs, for up to 6 people
- Invitations to the annual Holiday Party and other special events
- One Builder Friend gift membership
- Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at premier architectural sites
- Recognition on the Museum’s website and Annual Report
- 20% discount on Museum Shop purchases
- Invitations to the Museum’s annual Holiday Party and other special events including exhibition openings
- Invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at unique architectural sites
- Admittance to the Museum’s collections and research library, upon request
- Access to the Museum’s Corinthian Lounge during business hours
- Complimentary parking in the Museum’s private lot on evenings and weekends
- Private curator-led tour of an exhibition
- Listing on the Honor Roll of Donors in the Museum’s Great Hall
- One complimentary use of the Beverly Willis Library during business hours
- Opportunities to attend dinners with the Museum’s Executive Director, Board Chair, and/or special guests of the Museum
- One complimentary use of the Pension Commissioner’s Suite
- Concierge services for select Museum visits, including exhibitions, ticket assistance, and private tours
Sustainer
$2500 - $4999
- Complimentary admission to on-site public programs, for up to 6 people
- Invitations to the annual Holiday Party and other special events
- One Builder Friend gift membership
- Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at premier architectural sites
- Recognition on the Museum’s website and Annual Report
- 20% discount on Museum Shop purchases
- Invitations to the Museum’s annual Holiday Party and other special events including exhibition openings
- Invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at unique architectural sites
- Admittance to the Museum’s collections and research library, upon request
- Access to the Museum’s Corinthian Lounge during business hours
- Complimentary parking in the Museum’s private lot on evenings and weekends
- Private curator-led tour of an exhibition
- Listing on the Honor Roll of Donors in the Museum’s Great Hall
- One complimentary use of the Beverly Willis Library during business hours
- Opportunities to attend dinners with the Museum’s Executive Director, Board Chair, and/or special guests of the Museum
- One complimentary use of the Pension Commissioner’s Suite
- Concierge services for select Museum visits, including exhibitions, ticket assistance, and private tours
Patron
$5000 - $9999
- Complimentary admission to on-site public programs, for up to 6 people
- Invitations to the annual Holiday Party and other special events
- One Builder Friend gift membership
- Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at premier architectural sites
- Recognition on the Museum’s website and Annual Report
- 20% discount on Museum Shop purchases
- Invitations to the Museum’s annual Holiday Party and other special events including exhibition openings
- Invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at unique architectural sites
- Admittance to the Museum’s collections and research library, upon request
- Access to the Museum’s Corinthian Lounge during business hours
- Complimentary parking in the Museum’s private lot on evenings and weekends
- Private curator-led tour of an exhibition
- Listing on the Honor Roll of Donors in the Museum’s Great Hall
- One complimentary use of the Beverly Willis Library during business hours
- Opportunities to attend dinners with the Museum’s Executive Director, Board Chair, and/or special guests of the Museum
- One complimentary use of the Pension Commissioner’s Suite
- Concierge services for select Museum visits, including exhibitions, ticket assistance, and private tours
Benefactor
$10,000 - $24,999
- Complimentary admission to on-site public programs, for up to 6 people
- Invitations to the annual Holiday Party and other special events
- One Builder Friend gift membership
- Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at premier architectural sites
- Recognition on the Museum’s website and Annual Report
- 20% discount on Museum Shop purchases
- Invitations to the Museum’s annual Holiday Party and other special events including exhibition openings
- Invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours at unique architectural sites
- Admittance to the Museum’s collections and research library, upon request
- Access to the Museum’s Corinthian Lounge during business hours
- Complimentary parking in the Museum’s private lot on evenings and weekends
- Private curator-led tour of an exhibition
- Listing on the Honor Roll of Donors in the Museum’s Great Hall
- One complimentary use of the Beverly Willis Library during business hours
- Opportunities to attend dinners with the Museum’s Executive Director, Board Chair, and/or special guests of the Museum
- One complimentary use of the Pension Commissioner’s Suite
- Concierge services for select Museum visits, including exhibitions, ticket assistance, and private tours
Other Ways to Give
Share your love of the National Building Museum and its programs with your family, friends, and colleagues by giving the gift of membership.
Set it and forget it! Make your giving simple and effective by participating in our monthly giving program. Be sure to indicate that your gift is “monthly” when filling out the form.
Make a contribution in honor of a friend, or in memory of a loved one. These tributes are an appropriate way to recognize someone with a passion for the world we design and build.
To make a memorial or honor gift, please add this information to the Additional Information Comments box on the donation form.
The Museum accepts many companies’ matching gift contributions. Ask your employer if they participate.
Leave a lasting legacy that benefits you and your loved ones, as well as the Museum. There are many options from which you can choose: including the Museum in your will, making a gift that pays you back, and exploring other types of estate gifts. Contact the Museum staff to learn more about each of these options, and customize a plan that reflects your values.
Donating to the Museum through a gift of stock is easy, convenient, and opportune. Gifts of stock can make the biggest difference in ensuring our educational and exhibition programming remains top-notch for years to come.
Contact our offices to learn more: 202.849.2497.