Be a Part of History…Be a DuSable Museum Member!

 

Being a member of the DuSable Museum of African American History puts you in the center of all that’s happening. As a member you get advance access to new exhibits, special member-only events, invites to guest lectures and performances, member access to the museum throughout the year, special discounts and so much more!

 

There’s Always Something Happening at the DuSable
You’ll Visit the Museum Again and Again!

 

The DuSable relies on the Membership Program to help keep the Museum financially healthy and running strong. With Members support, we are able to continue to represent the unique history and contributions of the African American Community through world class exhibits, exceptional events and educational programs.

ALL MEMBERS ENJOY THE FOLLOWING GENERAL BENEFITS:

ENTRY

  • Free admission to the DuSable Museum everyday (except MLK day)
  • Invitations to member events
  • Free admission to select public programs
  • Exclusive member viewings of new exhibitions
  • Access to over 250 ROAM* Affiliated Institutions

DISCOUNTS

  • 10% discount in Trading Post Museum Store
  • Discounts on select Public Programs sponsored by the DuSable Museum
  • General Admission to the following: Chicago History Museum, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Adler Planetarium, National Museum of Mexican Art

DUSABLE MUSEUM MEMBERSHIPS

Membership transactions cannot be refunded or exchanged. Benefits are for non-commercial use by individual members and cannot be transferred.

Senior Level

All general benefits for 1 cardholder

$25/YR - BUY MEMBERSHIP

Senior Plus Level

All general benefits for 1 cardholder PLUS:

  • Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
  • 1 Year Smithsonian Magazine Subscription
  • 10% Discount on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
  • 10% discount on all IMAX tickets at the Smithsonian
  • Welcome package at all Smithsonian Museum Welcome Desks
  • Travel and Tour opportunities from Smithsonian Journeys

$50/YR - BUY MEMBERSHIP

Student Level

All general benefits for 1 cardholder

$25/YR - BUY MEMBERSHIP

Student Plus Level

All general benefits for 1 cardholder PLUS:

  • Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
  • 1 Year Smithsonian Magazine Subscription
  • 10% Discount on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
  • 10% discount on all IMAX tickets at the Smithsonian
  • Welcome package at all Smithsonian Museum Welcome Desks
  • Travel and Tour opportunities from Smithsonian Journeys

$50/YR - BUY MEMBERSHIP

Individual Level

All general benefits for 1 cardholder

$50/YR - BUY MEMBERSHIP

Individual Plus Level

All general benefits for 1 cardholder PLUS:

  • Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
  • 1 Year Smithsonian Magazine Subscription
  • 10% Discount on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
  • 10% discount on all IMAX tickets at the Smithsonian
  • Welcome package at all Smithsonian Museum Welcome Desks
  • Travel and Tour opportunities from Smithsonian Journeys

$75/YR - BUY MEMBERSHIP

Family Level

All general benefits for 2 cardholders and up to 4 children

$80/YR - BUY MEMBERSHIP

Family Plus Level

All general benefits for 2 cardholders and up to 4 children PLUS:

  • Smithsonian Affiliate Membership
  • 1 Year Smithsonian Magazine Subscription
  • 10% Discount on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
  • 10% discount on all IMAX tickets at the Smithsonian
  • Welcome package at all Smithsonian Museum Welcome Desks
  • Travel and Tour opportunities from Smithsonian Journeys

$105/YR - BUY MEMBERSHIP

SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Curators Club Level

All general benefits for 2 cardholders, 2 guests and up to 4 children PLUS:

  • Membership Gift
  • Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Benefits
  • Narrative from the Archives Lecture Series Invitations
  • Coffee & the Collections Lecture Series Invitations

$500/YR - BUY MEMBERSHIP

President’s Circle Level

All general benefits for 2 cardholders, 2 guests and up to 4 children PLUS:

  • Membership Gift
  • Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Benefits
  • Narrative from the Archives Lecture Series Invitations
  • Coffee & the Collections Lecture Series Invitations
  • President’s Brunch Invitation

$1000/YR - BUY MEMBERSHIP

Burroughs Society Level

All general benefits for 2 cardholders, 2 guests and up to 4 children PLUS:

  • Membership Gift
  • Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Benefits
  • Narrative from the Archives Lecture Series Invitations
  • Coffee & the Collections Lecture Series Invitations
  • President’s Brunch Invitation
  • Private Group Tours Led by Chief Curator

$1500/YR - BUY MEMBERSHIP

Your Membership Matters!

Thousands of school children visit the Museum annually and your membership contribution helps keep their field trips fun, educational and FREE!
The DuSable Museum participates Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) Reciprocal Membership Program which includes the Illinois Holocaust Museum, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, the National Museum of Mexican Art, and the Chicago History Museum

Thank you, members! Welcome to the DuSable!