Membership

When you become a National Building Museum member, you help us fulfill our mission to inspire curiosity about the world we design and build. Members enjoy exclusive benefits like free year-round admission and discounts in our Museum Shop and Café. 

Choose Your Membership Level

 

 
  • # 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 or reduced admission to Keystone Society events
  • Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs
  • Access to members-only birthday parties
  • Advanced registration and savings on summer camp

Student

$40
  • # of People that Receive Member Benefits1 Student
  • Free admission to museum exhibitions year-round
  • Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours
  • Savings on education programs
  • Museum shop discount10%
  • Museum cafe discount10%
  • Complimentary or reduced admission to Keystone Society events
  • Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs
  • Access to members-only birthday parties
  • Advanced registration and savings on summer camp
Join/Renew

Senior

$50
  • # of People that Receive Member Benefits1 Senior
  • Free admission to museum exhibitions year-round
  • Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours
  • Savings on education programs
  • Museum shop discount10%
  • Museum cafe discount10%
  • Complimentary or reduced admission to Keystone Society events
  • Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs
  • Access to members-only birthday parties
  • Advanced registration and savings on summer camp
Join/Renew

Individual

$60
  • # of People that Receive Member Benefits1 Person
  • Free admission to museum exhibitions year-round
  • Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours
  • Savings on education programs
  • Museum shop discount10%
  • Museum cafe discount10%
  • Complimentary or reduced admission to Keystone Society events
  • Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs
  • Access to members-only birthday parties
  • Advanced registration and savings on summer camp
Join/Renew

Dual

$80
  • # of People that Receive Member Benefits2 People
  • Free admission to museum exhibitions year-round
  • Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours
  • Savings on education programs
  • Museum shop discount10%
  • Museum cafe discount10%
  • Complimentary or reduced admission to Keystone Society events
  • Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs
  • Access to members-only birthday parties
  • Advanced registration and savings on summer camp
Join/Renew

Keystone Society

$85
  • # of People that Receive Member Benefits2 People
  • Free admission to museum exhibitions year-round
  • Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours
  • Savings on education programs
  • Museum shop discount10%
  • Museum cafe discount10%
  • Complimentary or reduced admission to Keystone Society events
  • Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs
  • Access to members-only birthday parties
  • Advanced registration and savings on summer camp
Join/Renew

Family

$90
  • # of People that Receive Member Benefits6 People
  • Free admission to museum exhibitions year-round
  • Invitations to exhibition previews and curator-led tours
  • Savings on education programs
  • Museum shop discount10%
  • Museum cafe discount10%
  • Complimentary or reduced admission to Keystone Society events
  • Complimentary admission or priority access to select family programs
  • Access to members-only birthday parties
  • Advanced registration and savings on summer camp
Join/Renew

 

 
  • # 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

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
Join/Renew

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
Join/Renew

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
Join/Renew

Corinthians are the Museum’s philanthropic circle of donors who make a significant commitment to advance the Museum’s mission. By providing critical annual support, Corinthians help sustain our most central programming efforts and play an essential role in the life and success of the Museum.

Corinthian members belong to a dedicated community of supporters who enjoy enriched and unique experiences at the Museum. As a Corinthian member, you will be able to connect with other supporters who are passionate about inspiring curiosity about the world we design and build through exclusive events and programs.

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  • 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
Join/Renew

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
Join/Renew

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
Join/Renew

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
Join/Renew

Corinthians Family Plus Memberships

A Corinthians Family Plus Membership is the ultimate membership for families who love the National Building Museum and want to make a significant impact. Family Plus members receive exclusive benefits year-round for the entire family to enjoy, including priority registration to Museum birthday parties and free admission to onsite educational programs, including our annual Gingerbread Workshop.

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

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  • Priority notification and registration for Birthday Parties at the Museum and free party favors for guests.
  • 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 1,200 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 NBM Online
  • Recognition in the Museum’s Annual Report
  • 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

Corinthian Family Plus

$1500-$3000
  • Priority notification and registration for Birthday Parties at the Museum and free party favors for guests.
  • 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 1,200 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 NBM Online
  • Recognition in the Museum’s Annual Report
  • 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
Join/Renew

Corinthian Family Plus Parking

$3000+
  • Priority notification and registration for Birthday Parties at the Museum and free party favors for guests.
  • 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 1,200 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 NBM Online
  • Recognition in the Museum’s Annual Report
  • 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
Join/Renew