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Become a Sullivan Museum Associate

Make A Donation to the Sullivan Museum and Become a Museum Associate.

Sullivan Museum and History Center

Who are the Sullivan Museum Associates?

The Sullivan Museum Associates form the basis of the Sullivan Museum’s membership program. Supporters who donate $25 or more to the Sullivan Museum Associates become members of the Sullivan Museum with all requisite membership benefits. Supporters who donate $100 or more become dual members of the Sullivan Museum Associates AND the Smithsonian. 

Are you a Norwich University student? Norwich University students receive a complimentary Sullivan Museum Associates membership. 

Museum Associate Benefits

The Sullivan Museum Associates support a wide variety of museum activities and initiatives including programs like Lunch and Learn lectures and exhibition opening events.  The Museum Associates also contribute to new exhibits, to the acquisition of new objects into the museum’s collection, and to museum object conservation.

Sullivan Museum Associates will receive:

  • Advance notice about upcoming programs and events
  • A 10% discount on museum store purchases
  • Digital updates about museum events, exhibitions, and initiatives
  • Invitations to exclusive programs like behind-the-scenes tours and “sneak peeks” of new exhibitions before they officially open to the public
  • An opportunity to chart the Sullivan Museum’s future through participation on the Sullivan Museum Associates Board
  • A personalized Smithsonian membership card
  • A one-year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine or Air and Space
  • 10% discount at Smithsonian Museum stores
  • 10% discount on all Smithsonian Folkways recordings
  • 10% discount on all IMAX tickets at the Smithsonian
  • Travel and study tour opportunities from Smithsonian Journeys
  • Free admission to the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York City
  • Welcome package at all Smithsonian museum visitor information desks

Students receive a complimentary membership that includes all the regular member’s benefits.