Join
Click above to join PHM as a valued Charter Member and take advantage of the following fabulous benefits during our Grand Reopening year:
- Free, unlimited admission year-round to the Philadelphia History Museum
- Invitations and free admission to members-only events
- Free or discounted admission to PHM programs and activities
- A subscription to PHM's e-newsletter, Historically Speaking
- A 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store
- Discounted parking (only $2, any time! Must show Member card at exit for discount) at One Independence Garage, located at 7th & Chestnut.
- Free admission to local museums, including:
Individual $35 or Student (with current ID)/Senior (age 65+) $25
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Membership benefits for 1 individual (as listed above)
Household $55
- Membership benefits for 2 adults and all children 17 and under living in the same household.
Participating $75
- All benefits of Household membership
- Free admission for 2 adult guests
- Reciprocal benefits through Time Travelers at 200 participating history organizations nationwide
Sustaining $125
- All benefits of Participating membership
- Free admission for 2 additional adult guests (4 total)
- Reciprocal benefits through NARM (North American Reciprocal Museums) at over 450 participating museums throughout North America
Contributing $250
- All benefits of Sustaining membership
- Free admission for 2 additional adults (6 total)
- Invitation to a Curators’ Choice event
Sponsor $500
- All benefits of Contributing membership
- Free admission for 2 additional adults (8 total)
- Complimentary copy of the Zagat Philadelphia Restaurant Guide
- Annual insider's tour of PHM
Atwater Kent Society $1,000
- All benefits of Sponsor membership
- Free admission for 2 additional adults (10 total)
- Annual AKS lecture and dinner
- A 15% discount on "Rent the Kent" (private facility rental)
Young Friends $10 add-on to any membership level
The Young Friends of the Philadelphia History Museum provide an avenue for the city’s young professionals to embrace the history of Philadelphia by exploring the past and recognizing its relevance to today’s world. Young Friends actively participate in achieving the Philadelphia History Museum’s mission to educate Philadelphia’s youth about their city by raising funds to support school groups visiting the Museum. Benefits include:
- Quarterly Young Friends social events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Program and event discounts
If you would prefer to sign up for membership by mail, please download and print our Membership Form (PDF) and mail completed form to the address below. Enclosed check should made payable to:
Philadelphia History Museum
Membership Office
Philadelphia History Museum
15 South Seventh Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Request additional information
If you have any questions regarding membership, contact the Membership office at 215.685.4825 or membership@philadelphiahistory.org
Gift Memberships
Gift memberships make an ideal gift for the history enthusiast or Philadelphia fanatic in your life. A wide-range of member benefits, including reciprocal membership at several local museums offer great value for your gift. Purchase your gift membership by filling out the membership form in the name of your intended recipient.
Corporate Members
Corporate membership in the Philadelphia History Museum provides engaging and insightful participation opportunities for your business. From curatorial presentations to exhibition previews and networking opportunities with other Corporate Members, your employees will always walk away with a greater appreciation for the city in which they do business. For more information on Corporate Membership at the Philadelphia History Museum, contact the Membership office at 215.685.4825 or membership@philadelphiahistory.org.
