Membership

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Support our mission to cultivate understanding of Connecticut’s culture and history, and join others who value the lessons learned from history and diversity of our state! Purchase memberships online or in-person at the Welcome Desk.

General Membership:

Individual Membership: $65 (-$5 for seniors 65+)
Household Membership: $95 (includes 2 adults and up to 4 children)

 One-year benefits include:

  • unlimited free admission to the Museum (includes Waterman Research; Center)
  • two guest passes;
  • unlimited free admission to Connecticut’s Old State House, half price for up to two people to the Hill-Stead Museum with membership card;
  • subscription for Connecticut Museum magazine, Revisit;
  • discounts on museum store purchases;
  • invitations to members-only events
  • reduced rates for Waterman Research Center services (digital files, staff assistance)
  • priority handling of mail and email research requests;
  • the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to preserve and share the culture and history of Connecticut!

Upgrade to NARM-level membership; get your NARM sticker!

What is NARM?  the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Pass Program offers free or reduced admission to more than 1,300 museums in the U.S. and Canada. Make the Connecticut Museum your “home museum” and get the NARM sticker added to our membership card to receive extra benefits with us! For a full list of participating museums, please visit www.narmassociation.org.

NARM Membership:

Henry Barnard Circle – $150:
Receives all general membership benefits, plus the addition of NARM sticker, free admission to all Connecticut Museum programs and events, and four free admission passes.

Thomas Day Circle – $300:
Receives all general membership benefits, plus addition of NARM sticker, admission to all Connecticut Museum programs and events, and six free admission passes.

Ellen Larned Circle – $500:
Receives all general membership benefits, addition of NARM sticker, free admission to all Connecticut Museum programs and events, and 8 free admission passes.

Premier Membership (Curtis Veeder Circle):
This philanthropic level supports efforts to further the Museum’s mission to bring Connecticut history and culture to the community. Enjoy all the benefits of the NARM Ellen Larned Circle membership, plus:

Bronze – $1,000:
Special invitation to private tour exhibition with one of the following: CEO and Executive Director, Deputy Director or Director of Exhibitions.

Silver – $2,500:
All Bronze benefits, plus unlimited accompanying guests throughout the season.

Gold – $5,000:
All Silver benefits, plus special dinner with the CEO.

Questions about membership? Contact Christine Daniels, Member Relations Manager, at cdaniels@connecticutmuseum.org, or at 860-969-6089 x4.

JOIN or RENEW

Are you a corporation, library, school, or other institution? You and your faculty, staff, or students can receive special benefits through an Organizational Membership. Contact Christine Daniels, Member Relations Manager, at cdaniels@connecticutmuseum.org, or at 860-969-6089 x4.

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Location

One Elizabeth Street
Hartford CT, 06105

860.236.5621

 

Museum Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Research Center Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm, Thursday until 8 pm
Always by appointment only.