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Become a part of something truly special and enjoy the benefits of Bennington Museum membership.
Membership and Historical Society
Membership is a wonderful way to support the Bennington Museum and all of its high quality exhibits and programming. Personal memberships begin at only $40 and business memberships begin at $80. Members receive unlimited free admission to the Museum and discounts on many programs, events and purchases in the museum shop.
For more information about membership benefits, please continue reading below.
Consider joining the Bennington Historical Society for a small additional donation that supports a monthly program series. The BHS exists to research the history of the Bennington community and share its insights with the public. Its goal is to foster a greater understanding of our common heritage.
Members of the BHS conduct oral history interviews, and collect and transcribe diaries, letters, and other documents that provide insights into life in and around Bennington. Become an active member of this organization and indulge your love of our region’s past.
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Member Benefits
All museum members receive the following core benefits:
- Unlimited free admission to the museum and research library for one adult
- 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop
- Subscription to quarterly newsletter and e-mail notification service
- Invitations to members-only events
- One personalized membership card
- Discounts on many special events, workshops, and other programs
- Reciprocal free or reduced admission to select Vermont and New England attractions
Personal Membership Levels:
Individual $40
- Core membership benefits for one adult, including one personalized membership card
Family $60
- Core membership benefits for two adults, including one personalized membership card
Contributing $100
- Core membership benefits for two adults
- Two personalized membership cards
- Four complimentary guest passes for admission
- Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museums program, providing membership benefits to more than 330 museums
Sustaining $200
- Core membership benefits for two adults
- Two personalized membership cards
- Six complimentary guest passes for admission
- Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museums program, providing membership benefits to more than 330 museums
- A complimentary Individual Membership for a friend or relative
Director’s Circle $300 and up
- Core membership benefits for two adults
- Two personalized membership cards
- Eight complimentary guest passes
for museum admission
- Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museums program, providing membership benefits to more than 330 museums
- An additional 5% discount in the Museum Shop (total of 15% discount)
- A complimentary Family Membership
for a friend or relative
- Invitation to an event hosted by
the Museum Director
- A complimentary Family Membership
for a friend or relative
Business Membership Levels
Non-Profit $80
- Core membership benefits for two adults
- One membership card in the name of the organization; this card can be loaned to patrons, clients and customers
- Free display of business brochures and/or cards in the museum entry
- Inclusion in the museum’s Hospitality Book of recommended businesses
Sponsor $100
- Core membership benefits for two adults
- One membership card in the name of the business, plus one card in the name of the proprietor
- Four complimentary guest passes for museum admission.
- Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museums program, providing membership benefits to more than 330 museums
Patron $200
- Core membership benefits for two adults
- One membership card in the name of the business, plus one card in the name of the proprietor
- Six complimentary guest passes for museum admission
- Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museums program, providing membership benefits to more than 330 museums
- Link to your business website on the Museum website Corporate Supporters page
Director's Circle Corporate $300 and up
- Core membership benefits for two adults
- Two membership cards in the name of the business, plus one card in the name of the proprietor
- Eight complimentary guest passes for museum admission at the $300 level of support
- Nine complimentary guest passes for museum admission at the $600 level of support
- Ten complimentary guest passes for museum admission at the $1000 and above level of support
- Membership in the North American Reciprocal Museums program, providing membership benefits to more than 330 museums
- Link to your business website on the Museum website Corporate Supporters page
- Additional 5% discount in the Museum Shop (total of 15% discount)
- 10% off space rental fees for a private event at the Museum at the $1000 level of support
- 25% off space rental fees for a private event at the Museum at the $1500 and above level of support
- Invitation to an event hosted by the Museum Director
