Memberships

You are invited to join a community of people finding inspiration in our state’s heritage. Experience history like never before with our new-and-improved membership program! From new member-only tours and events, to even more discounts and pre-sales on programming, connect with our house museums and other history lovers in new ways. Check out our brand-new membership levels, including new levels for libraries, historical societies, and universities!

We are excited to announce the launch of our highest-level membership tiers, which offer exclusive access to an annual Members’ Reception, luncheon with our Executive Director, rental discounts, private group tours for you and your friends, plus more!

Membership support is the foundation of Connecticut Landmarks and your gateway to exploring Connecticut history. Experience the richness of all of our historic properties as often as you wish; choose from more than 85 programs, special events, and behind-the-scenes tours each season; and enjoy discounts on program tickets and in our museum stores. Your membership helps Connecticut Landmarks remain an integral part of our communities, opening our doors to thousands of school children and visitors from around the world. Please join us and become a Connecticut Landmarks member today.

Digital membership packages will be sent to the email address provided during registration. Your membership card can be downloaded to Apple Wallet, Google Pay, downloaded onto your device, or printed from your computer. Physical membership packages will be sent at the Contributing Membership level and above.


Membership Categories

Student Membership $25

  • Digital Membership Package sent via email
  • Free admission to CTL’s seven historic properties (Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, Butler-McCook House & Garden, Hempsted Houses, Isham-Terry House, Nathan Hale Homestead, Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden, and the Palmer-Warner House) with proof of a valid student ID for current students and recent graduates within one year of finishing their program
  • Free subscription to CTL’s print and online media, including a student-members only email publication
  • Early registration and ticketing discounts on select programming and specialty tours
  • Invitations to exclusive member-only events
  • 10% discount in all of CTL’s museum shops
  • Discount on a subscription to Connecticut Explored, the magazine of Connecticut history

Individual Membership $60

  • Digital Membership Package sent via email
  • Admission to CTL’s seven historic properties (Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, Butler-McCook House & Garden, Hempsted Houses, Isham-Terry House, Nathan Hale Homestead, Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden, and the Palmer-Warner House)
  • Early registration and ticketing discounts on select programming and specialty tours
  • Invitations to exclusive members-only events
  • Free subscription to CTL’s print and online media
  • 10% discount in all of CTL’s museum shops
  • Discount on a subscription to Connecticut Explored, the magazine of Connecticut history

Dual Membership $75

Benefits of Individual Membership for two adults

Dual + NARM Membership $125

Want to enjoy all of CTL’s Dual level benefits, plus free/discounted access over 1,000 cultural institutions across North America with North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®? Purchase a Dual + NARM membership package for an additional $50. That’s total savings of $50! Learn more about NARM benefits here.

Family Membership $95

  • Benefits of Individual Membership for two adults and up to four children

Family + NARM Membership $145

Want to enjoy all of CTL’s Family level benefits, plus free/discounted access over 1,000 cultural institutions across North America with North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association®? Purchase a Family + NARM membership package for an additional $50. That’s total savings of $30! Learn more about NARM benefits here.

Contributing Membership $175

  • Benefits of the Family Membership, plus
  • Print Membership Package delivered via mail
  • Two guest admission passes to share with friends
  • Access to members’ presales for popular programs
  • New Perk! 15% discount in all of CTL’s museum shops
  • Free subscription to Connecticut Explored, the magazine of Connecticut history (contact CT Landmarks’ administrative offices to redeem this offer)
  • Includes North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association® membership! Examples of participating sites include Wadsworth Atheneum, The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Mark Twain House, Lyman Allyn Art Museum, plus Old Sturbridge Village and the many Historic New England properties. You’ll have access to over 1,000 arts and history museums, botanical gardens, children’s museums, science centers, and more!

Learn more about NARM benefits here.

Preservation Membership $250

  • Benefits of a Contributing Membership, plus
  • Invitation to attend an annual members-only behind-the-scenes tour event at one of our historic house museums

Learn more about NARM benefits here.

Patron Membership $500

Benefits of a Preservation Membership, plus:

  • Four guest admission passes to share with friends
  • Invitation to exclusive Spring Members’ Reception

Learn more about NARM benefits here.

Ambassador Membership $1,000

Benefits of Patron Membership, plus:

  • One complimentary by-appointment group tour of one of our historic house museums for a total of up to 10 guests
  • Opportunity to gift one complimentary Dual+NARM membership to friends and family

Learn more about NARM benefits here.

Director Membership $2,500

Benefits of a Ambassador Membership, plus:

  • Invitation to annual luncheon with Executive Director
  • 10% off event rentals at Nathan Hale Homestead, Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden, or Butler-McCook House & Garden

Learn more about NARM benefits here.

NARM Membership FAQs

What is NARM?

The North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) is a network of 1000+ cultural institutions across North America connecting people to history, arts, science, children’s museums, botanical gardens, and more.

A NARM level membership means that you’re supporting your favorite cultural institution (such as Connecticut Landmarks!) while also receiving select membership benefits at all participating NARM institutions.

What are NARM benefits?

  • Free/members admission prices
  • Discounts in our museum stores and on ticketed events
  • Access to the NARM map where you can find an institution to visit filtered by location or institute type

Please note that some restrictions may apply, as reciprocal benefits vary by institution. Be sure to contact the institution in advance to find out about their specific reciprocal benefits.

How do you use your NARM membership?

Purchase a Connecticut Landmarks membership that includes NARM reciprocal benefits. Your digital membership card will be emailed to you using the email provided upon purchase.

Present your current Connecticut Landmarks membership card validated with a NARM sticker to any participating NARM institution.

Planning a Trip?

Visit https://narmassociation.org/map to view participating institutions.