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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.
Membership support is the foundation of Connecticut Landmarks and your gateway to exploring Connecticut history. Experience the richness of our historic house museums 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.
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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.
General Membership Levels
- Digital Membership Package sent via email
- Free admission to nine of CTL’s historic properties (Amasa Day House, Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, Butler-McCook House & Garden, Buttolph-Williams House, 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
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 a total savings of $50!
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!
- Digital Membership Package sent via email
- Free admission to CTL’s nine historic properties (Amasa Day House, Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, Butler-McCook House & Garden, Buttolph-Williams House, 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
Giving Circle Membership Levels
Members of Connecticut Landmarks’ Giving Circle are passionate advocates for our state’s historic resources and their stories. They share our vision of a statewide community that understands the ripples of the past so they are empowered to move Connecticut forward. Joining our Giving Circle ensures the continuing success of Connecticut Landmarks, and unlocks a variety of exciting benefits such as behind-the-scenes tours, special events, and event rental discounts.
- 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!
- 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
Benefits of a Preservation Membership, plus:
- Four guest admission passes to share with friends
- Invitation to exclusive Spring Members’ Reception
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
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
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.
If you would like to use a NARM membership purchased at another institution to visit a Connecticut Landmarks site, present your membership card with NARM sticker upon arrival at the visitor center at your desired site. Discounted tickets may not be reserved in advance online.
Planning a Trip?
Visit https://narmassociation.org/map to view participating institutions.