Membership
Becoming an AACA Museum member is about far more than paying for unlimited admission – it’s about doing your part to preserve the legacy of motor vehicle history and collector car hobby.
With many special events and new exhibitions during the year there are lots of opportunites to return and see something new!
The Museum offers a variety of membership levels geared to meet the needs of every Museum supporter …
Download a membership brochure (PDF forms require Adobe Reader)
or contact us to request that a brochure be mailed to you.
Membership Levels
Individual Membership
- Unlimited Museum admission for cardholder for membership year
- 10% discount in the “Dog House Garage” retail store
- Keep Up to Speed E-newsletter
- The right to buy additional tickets at $6
- Invitation to Museum Events
Family Membership
- Unlimited admission for membership year for two(2) named adults and their children or grandchildren up to age 12
- 10% discount in the “Dog House Garage” retail store
- Keep Up to Speed E-newsletter
- The right to buy additional tickets at $6
Supporting Membership
- Unlimited Museum admission for cardholder during membership year.
- Four (4) guest passes for use during membership year
- 10% discount in the “Dog House Garage” retail store
- Keep Up to Speed E-newsletter
- Complimentary admission for cardholder and guest to exhibit preview receptions
- Smithsonian Upgrade: One (1) year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine OR Air and Space magazine
Lifetime Membership
- Unlimited lifetime Museum admission for the cardholder and one guest
- Ten (10) guest passes for use during membership year
- 10% discount in the “Dog House Garage” retail store
- Complimentary admission for cardholder and guest to exhibit preview receptions
- Keep Up to Speed E-newsletter E-newsletter
- Smithsonian Upgrade: One (1) year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine OR Air and Space magazine
$1,000 one time contribution
AACA National Membership/Annual Pass
- Includes AACA National membership
- Unlimited admission for membership year to the Museum
- Keep Up to Speed E-newsletter
$35 annualy
Smithsonian Affiliate Upgrade
(if not part of membership Level)
- One (1) year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine OR Air and Space magazine
- 10% off purchases from the Smithsonian catalog at Smithsonianstove.com
- 10% IMAX theatre discount at the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC
- Discounts on shopping and dining at the Smithsonian
- Travel and study tour opportunities from Smithsonian Journeys
- FREE admission to the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum located in NYC, NY
- Personalized Smithsonian Membership card
- Welcome package at all Smithsonian visitor information desks
- Access to members only website
$20 additional annually
161 Club Membership
Membership from January to December of calendar year
Exclusive Sterling lapel pin- Unlimited Museum admission for cardholder and 20 guest passes
- Carlisle Events Season Pass
- VIP Parking at Spring and Fall Carlisle Events
- Private Behind-the-Scenes guided Museum Tour (by appointment)
- VIP Parking during Hershey Meet
- 10% discount in the “Dog House Garage” retail store
- Complimentary admission for cardholder and guest to exhibit preview receptions.
- Keep Up to Speed E-newsletter
- 10% discount on Museum Rental
- Smithsonian Upgrade: One (1) year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine OR Air and Space magazine
- $850 is tax deductible
Download a membership brochure (PDF forms require Adobe Reader)
or contact us to request that a brochure be mailed to you.
A Recent Outing
Members of the AACA Museum’s 161 Club traveled to Garwood, NJ on Sunday, November 8th where they visited Ralph Marano’s collection of nearly 70 classic cars, including many 1930s and 1940s Packards.
Members of the 161 Club in front of Marano & Sons Toy Box
A unique collection of books as well
Something for children of all ages
Some great cars!


