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Enjoy unlimited admission to the Museum, discounts, updates about what’s new on board.
Become a member and support the preservation of Hornet, STEM education, and the honoring of those who served in the United States Armed Forces.
For questions about our Membership Program, contact us at membership@uss-hornet.org
Welcome Aboard
All memberships receive the following benefits:
● Discounted or free tickets to public events
● 10% discount at store, including the online store
● Free access to research library with appointment
● $5 off Specialty Tours, including History Mystery Tours
● $10 off Espionage Escape
● Free Public Docent Group Tours
● Invitations to Member Only Events
● Subscription to our newsletter
To Join, Renew or Purchase a Gift Membership, click on a type of Membership below.
$45 Student
Must have proof of active Student ID
● Free General Admission for one cardholder and one guest (total party of 2, cardholder must be present)
$65 Individual
● Free General Admission for one cardholder and one guest (total party of 2, cardholder must be present)
● 20% Discount on Overnight Programming
$85 Dual
● Free General Admission for two cardholders and two guests (total party of 4, cardholder must be present)
● 20% Discount for Overnight Programming
$90 Family
● Free General Admission for two cardholders and four children (total party of 6, cardholder must be present)
● New format to our Birthday Parties! Email info@uss-hornet.org for more information
● 20% Discount on Overnight Programming
$150 Friend of the Hornet
● Free General Admission for up to two cardholders and 5 guests (total party of 7, cardholder must be present)
● 20% Discount on Overnight Programming
● Reciprocal Membership with NARM
$300 Supporter
● Free General Admission for up to two cardholders and 7 guests (total party of 9, cardholder must be present)
● 20% Discount for Overnight Programming
● Your name listed on our Special USS Hornet member Recognition Board (at the Admissions Desk)
● Reciprocal Membership with NARM
$600 Director’s Circle
● Free General Admission for up to two cardholders and 10 guests (total party of 12, cardholder must be present)
● Acknowledgement in the Annual Report
● Your choice of Behind-The-Scenes Tour with the Director of Collections and Exhibitions or new Member exclusive Spelunking Tour. Email info@uss-hornet.org for more details on either tour option, or to schedule your private tour.
● 20% Discount on Overnight Programming
● Your name listed on our Special USS Hornet member Recognition Board (at the Admissions Desk)
● Reciprocal Membership with NARM
$1,000 Ambassador
● Free General Admission for up to two cardholders and 15 guests (total party of 17, cardholder must be present)
● Acknowledgement in the Annual Report
● Your choice of Behind-The-Scenes Tour with the Director of Collections and Exhibitions or new Member exclusive Spelunking Tour. Email info@uss-hornet.org for more details on either tour option, or to schedule your private tour.
● 20% Discount on Overnight Programming
● Your name listed on our Special USS Hornet member Recognition Board (at the Admissions Desk)
● Reciprocal Membership with NARM
NARM
The North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association is one of the largest reciprocal membership programs in the world. NARM has 800 arts, cultural, and historical institutions along with botanical gardens, children’s museums, science and technology centers, and more that offer their individual NARM qualified members reciprocal benefits. Visit these other participating museums for free during regular admission hours as well as discounts on events and purchases at the museums’ gift shops. For more information, visit narmassociation.org.
HNSA
The Historical Naval Ships Association has an “Admissions Exchange” program that provides free admission for the cardholder to over 40 historic naval ships. Details, and list of participating ships, HERE.
Smithsonian Affiliate
Present your USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum membership card at participating Smithsonian Affiliate Reciprocal Membership Program network museums for free admission, discounts on event tickets, gift store discounts, and more! For a list of participating museums, visit Smithsonian’s Affiliate website HERE.