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Support the Friends of the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County by becoming a Member.
- We collect and preserve our shared past
- We create interesting, interactive, and interdisciplinary exhibits
- We highlight the amazing things that have been accomplished by our citizens
- We collaborate with the community to provide unique programs, talks, and workshops from history exhibits to STEM programming to art shows.
Member Benefits
- Participation in the Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC) Passport Program for all membership levels. As part of this program, our members are eligible to receive free admission to more than 300 participating science centers and museums around the world. Download the list of participating museums.
- Participation in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association for Steel Baron level members. As part of this program, our Steel Baron members are eligible to receive free admission to over 1,300 member institutions in six different countries. The NARM Association boasts an array of top-notch institutional members from arts and history museums to botanical gardens, children’s museums, science centers, and more. Visit the NARM Association website to explore the list of participating institutions.
- 10% discount in the Carnegie Museum gift shop
- A wallet membership card, as well as a paperless digital membership card upon request
- A monthly email newsletter highlighting our current exhibits and programs
- Your membership fee is considered a charitable gift for tax purposes to the extent allowed by law
Membership Levels
Annual membership for up to two adults and any minor children living in the household.
Includes family-level ASTC Passport Program and one membership card. (NOTE: Each ASTC Passport Program participant sets their own policy for how many children or grandchildren can receive free admission to that institution with a family membership. Please see the ASTC Passport Program website and list of participants for more information.)
Annual membership for up to two adults and any minor children living in the household.
Includes family-level ASTC Passport Program and two membership cards. (NOTE: Each ASTC Passport Program participant sets their own policy for how many children or grandchildren can receive free admission to that institution with a family membership. Please see the ASTC Passport Program website and list of participants for more information.)
Annual membership for up to two adults and any minor children living in the household.
Includes family-level ASTC Passport Program, family-level NARM Association membership, and two membership cards. (NOTE: Each ASTC Passport Program participant sets their own policy for how many children or grandchildren can receive free admission to that institution with a family membership. Please see the ASTC Passport Program website and list of participants for more information. NARM Association admission policies will also vary by institution, and members are advised to verify admission information prior to travel. If there is more than one adult in a household, both names must appear on the membership card for NARM admission.)
*Those purchasing several memberships at once may qualify for a group discount. Please contact the Carnegie Museum to discuss your options.
- Please allow seven to ten business days to receive your physical membership card. Digital membership cards are emailed by our membership team and are not auto generated.
- Renewal notices will be delivered via email and mailed approximately 6 weeks before your expiration date. Renewal forms are always available in our newsletter.
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The Friends of the Carnegie Museum is a 501(c)3 organization and a portion of your contribution may be tax deductible.
Membership FAQ
Membership contributions are not refundable or transferable.
Your membership is valid for one year. It is valid until the end of the month 12 months from the date of purchase.
You can renew at any time before your membership expires. It will extend your membership’s expiration date by a year.
You can purchase a gift membership by phone at 765-362-4618 or in person at the front desk during open hours. If you would like to purchase online, a Membership Associate will contact you within two to three business days for information on the membership recipient.
Please allow seven to ten business days for membership processing to receive your physical membership card. Digital membership cards will be created by our membership team and emailed to you.
Digital cards are processed by our membership team. Your digital card will be emailed to you. Cards are not auto-generated.
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