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General Membership

We invite you to join us for a year of engaging events, behind-the-scenes access, and exhibition previews that bring you closer to the people and stories that fulfill our mission to ensure that the promise of the American Revolution endures.

All Members Receive: 

  • Pride in supporting the Museum's mission to uncover and share compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government.
  • Unlimited free general admission for one year
  • Monthly calm and crowd-free Members-only Museum access
  • Membership welcome packet with printed membership card, Member Guide, and commemorative Member decal
  • Invitations to special events, lectures, and receptions
  • Discounts on lectures and public programs
  • Members-only exhibition previews and first looks
  • 10% discount at the Museum Shop
  • 15% discount at the Cross Keys Café
  • Discounts on private guided tours and audio tours
  • Discounted parking in Old City (see Membership FAQ for select lots)
  • Early access to ticket sales before the public
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Individual

$70

All Member benefits for one adult.

Dual

$105

All Member benefits for two adults, plus:

  • One single-use guest admission pass


Family

$150

All Member benefits for two adults, plus:

  • Up to 4 children (18 and under or with college ID) or grandchildren (18 and under or with college ID) per visit
  • One single-use guest admission pass


PECO Family Membership

The Museum is proud to partner with PECO to offer a Family Membership package to Pennsylvania ACCESS card holders. To redeem your PECO Family Membership, visit the front desk at the Museum.

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PECO Family Members enjoy all Family level benefits, including:

  • 12 months of FREE admission for two adults and up to four children or grandchildren
  • One single-use guest pass
  • Invitations to special events, lectures, and receptions with historians, scholars, and Museum leaders
  • 10% discount at the Museum Shop
  • 15% discount at the Cross Keys Café
  • Members-only exhibition previews and first looks
  • Discounted parking at two neighborhood parking garages (see Member FAQ)

Museum Circle

Be part of the Museum’s Circle of supporters and receive even more benefits!

Museum Circle members enjoy all general member benefits per visit, and: 

  • Complimentary admission at more than 1,000 museums across North America through North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association
  • Invitations to Museum Circle tours, events and programs
  • Early access to ticket sales before general membership and the public
  • Free audio tours (six per membership year)
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Ambassador Family

$250 ($174 tax deductible)

All Museum Circle benefits for two adults and up to 4 children (18 and under or with college ID) per visit, plus:

  • Four single-use guest admission passes


Ambassador Plus

$250 (100% tax deductible)

All Museum Circle benefits for two adults, plus:

  • Two free guests per visit


Supporter

$500 ($386 tax deductible)

All Museum Circle benefits for two adults and up to four children (18 and under or with college ID) per visit, plus: 

  • Six single-use guest admission passes
  • Reserved seating to public programs
  • Recognition in the Museum's Annual Report


Advocate

$750 ($598 tax deductible)

All Museum Circle benefits for two adults and up to four children (18 and under or with college ID) per visit plus:

  • Eight single-use guest admission passes
  • Reserved seating to public programs
  • Recognition in the Museum's Annual Report
  • Invitation to a Revolution Society event


Young Friends

Join the next generation of Museum friends and transform your relationship with our Revolutionary history.

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The Museum of the American Revolution's Young Friends invites a new generation to transform their relationship with our Revolutionary history and represent the next wave of Museum enthusiasts. Young Friends (ages 18–40) share an interest in the ongoing vision to ensure that the American Revolution’s promise of liberty, equality, and self-government for all endures. Young Friends engage together with the Museum’s collections, programs, and ongoing story of the American Revolution. With two different membership options, Young Friends can choose the plan that is right for them.

Young Friends

$75

All General Membership benefits for one household (up to two adults) for one year, including free general admission, invitations to Member events, discounts in Museum Shop and Cross Keys Café, plus:

  • Invitations to exclusive Young Friends programming onsite and virtually (about two per year)
  • AmRev Baggu tote

Young Friends Ambassador

$250 ($174 tax deductible)

All Museum Circle benefits for one household (up to two adults) for one year, including NARM status, plus:

  • One complimentary invitation to the Spirit of the American Revolution gala or an exclusive exhibition opening  

Revolution Society & George Washington Council

Contributions from modern day patriots enable the Museum to care for our world-class collection and offer educational programs to engage every generation. In appreciation of these generous investments, we invite members of the Revolution Society to enjoy curated experiences with Museum experts, leading authors, and historians.

For additional information, contact our Leadership Giving team at 267-579-3364 or [email protected].

Contributions from this most dedicated group of advocates enable the Museum to secure our future, sustain our programs, and foster new initiatives that are core to our mission. Through annual gifts of $1,000-$4,999, Revolution Society members experience the Museum in a new way with special programs, first looks, and behind the scenes access. 

George Washington Council members are loyal and generous Museum patrons who share a passion for America’s founding. Their annual gifts of $5,000-plus sustain the Museum and advance its vision for the future.

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Revolution Society Benefactor

$1,000

All Revolution Society benefits listed above for two adults, which include:

  • Complimentary priority access to the Museum for you and your guests
  • Complimentary access to all Read the Revolution Speaker Series lectures and private author receptions prior to each lecture
  • Invitations to special exhibition opening receptions
  • Invitations to Founding Footnotes, our intimate online conversations with curators and historians
  • Educator-led private tours (upon request)
  • Recognition on annual donor wall and in annual report
  • Up to 6 complimentary guest passes

Revolution Society Fellow

$2,500

All Revolution Society benefits for two adults, plus:

  • Curator-led tours
  • Up to 10 complimentary guest passes
  • Dedicated staff assistance to meet all of your Museum needs
  • Invitations to exclusive trips with Museum experts and fellow leadership supporters

George Washington Council Member

$5,000

All Revolution Society benefits for two adults plus:

  • An invitation for two to our signature donor event, the George Washington Council Dinner
  • Private author receptions before each Read the Revolution Speaker Series lecture
  • Unlimited complimentary admission to all Museum Programs
  • 10% discount on Museum event rentals
  • Invitations to exclusive trips with Museum experts and fellow leadership supporters

George Washington Council Vice Chair

From $10,000 (all but $606 is tax deductible)

All Revolution Society benefits for two adults, plus:

  • An invitation for two to our signature donor event, the George Washington Council Dinner
  • Private author receptions before each Read the Revolution Speaker Series lecture
  • Unlimited complimentary admission to all Museum Programs
  • 10% discount on Museum event rentals
  • Invitations to exclusive trips with Museum experts and fellow leadership supporters

George Washington Council Co-Chair

From $25,000 (all but $756 is tax deductible)

All George Washington Council Vice Chair benefits for two adults, plus:

  • Private tour and dinner with Dr. R. Scott Stephenson, President & CEO (upon request)
  • Enjoy additional curated Museum experiences throughout the year
  • Invitations to exclusive trips with Museum experts and fellow leadership supporters
  • Learn more about additional sponsorship opportunities by scheduling a visit with the Leadership Giving team at [email protected]


Have a question about Membership? Please contact our Membership Department at (267) 579-3565 or at [email protected].

Membership FAQs

Memberships are valid for one year through the end of the month. For example, a membership purchased July 4, 2021 will be valid until July 31, 2022.

In order for a membership to be considered a founding membership, it must have been purchased prior to April 30, 2018. Founding memberships must be renewed every year or their benefits will lapse. In addition to the prestige of membership in the founder class, founding memberships provide the same benefits as standard memberships.

Your membership, valid immediately upon transaction, may be purchased several ways:

  • To purchase a membership online, click here. You will receive a confirmation email that you can print and bring to the Museum for admission.
  • To purchase a membership by phone, call 215-454-2030. 
  • Or you may purchase a new membership at the Museum’s Front Desk on the day of your visit. New Members are issued a temporary member card which can be used until the permanent card arrive.

To begin enjoying your benefits before you receive your Member Welcome Packet, simply present a valid photo ID at the membership desk for verification.

Discounted parking for Museum Members is available in two covered garages near the Museum. Members should park at either garage and remember to bring their ticket with them. Obtain a discount voucher at the Museum’s Front Desk before returning to the garage and use the voucher when you pay for parking. Guests who sign up for a Museum Membership on the day of their visit are also eligible for the discounts at these garages:

  • The Bourse Garage (SPPlus Parking), located at 44 S. 4th St., is a flat fee of $17 for up to four hours of parking before 4 p.m.
  • The Philadelphia Parking Authority Olde City lot, located at 125 S 2nd Street, offers a flat fee of $14 for up to three hours of parking.

Metered street parking is also a choice (no discount provided). Please be aware of the posted rules for street parking, as they vary by day of the week and time of day.

If you purchase your membership online, you will receive a temporary membership card as a PDF attachment to the confirmation email. If you purchase at the Museum’s Front Desk, you will receive a temporary membership card.

It typically takes one to two weeks from the date of purchase to receive your Member Welcome Packet in the mail, which will include your permanent membership card. If you mailed in your payment, the process may take longer. 

Members are always welcome to visit the Museum before they receive their welcome packet or if they do not have their membership card with them. When you arrive, stop by the Front Desk in the Museum rotunda with a valid photo ID. Our Guest Services team will provide you with everything that you need for the day.

No, your membership card is non-transferable. However, Memberships at the Dual and above levels include one-time use guest passes which can be used in your absence.  

Members may upgrade at any time. Upgrades are not prorated. Upgrades within three months of renewal will be charged at the new level rate rather than the difference. Downgrading a membership is only allowed during renewal.

Yes! Guests may apply their ticket purchase towards a membership up to a week after your visit. Please have tickets or receipt ready and call Membership at 215-454-2030. On the day of your visit, you may visit our Front Desk to convert towards a membership. Tickets may be credited based on the number of members in a category, e.g. Individual = 1; Dual = 2; Family, Ambassador, Supporter or Advocate = 2 Adults and up to 4 Youth.

Reciprocal benefits at participating museums and organizations are provided for MoAR Members at the $250 Ambassador level and above. The North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) program allows you free or discounted admission into hundreds of participating museums across North America. To see a full list of reciprocal museums and other benefits, click on Maps & Lists here: https://narmassociation.org/

We do not offer membership discounts. However, active duty military, teachers (with ID), students (with ID), and seniors enjoy a $2 admission discount for general admission tickets purchased online or at the Museum.

The Museum of the American Revolution now participates in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association program. If you are a qualifying member of a museum or organization outside a 15-mile radius that participates in NARM, please visit our Front Desk at the beginning of your visit to obtain timed admission ticket(s) by presenting your membership card, which must have the NARM logo preprinted on the card or a NARM sticker. Unfortunately, advance orders via phone or web are not accepted. You will receive free general admission during normal business hours for up to two named adults and up to four children under 18 (guests not included), member discounts for public programming, and 10% off in the Museum Shop and Café.

Please contact the Membership Office at [email protected]

Your membership contribution is tax-deductible as dictated by the IRS. Please see your welcome letter to determine the total deductible amount of your contribution.

In addition to the monthly e-newsletter, you will receive a few emails each month about upcoming programs, events, or special offers. If your membership is up for renewal, you will also receive an email inviting you to renew your membership online.

From time to time, the Museum does exchange our members’ mailing and email addresses solely with other nonprofit cultural organizations. If you prefer this information not be shared with other nonprofits, please contact us at [email protected].