Membership Rates Increase March 15, 2019.
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Your Membership Matters!
Thousands of school children visit the Museum annually and your membership contribution helps keep their field trips fun, educational and FREE!
Thank you, members! Welcome to the DuSable!
