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 the pass holder
Subscription to the Keep Up to Speed e-newsletter
10% discount in the AACA Museum Gift Shop
Ability to purchase additional Guest Passes at a reduced price throughout the year as needed

$35 annually

Family Membership

Unlimited admission for 12 months to two (2) named adults and their children or grandchildren up to age 12
10% discount in the AACA Museum Gift Shop
Subscription to the Keep Up to Speed e-newsletter
The right to buy additional tickets at a reduced rate of $6

$60 annually

Supporting Membership

Unlimited Museum admission for the pass holder
Subscription to the Keep Up to Speed e-newsletter
10% discount in the AACA Museum Gift Shop (on purchases over $10)
Invitations to exhibit preview receptions
4 Complimentary Guest Passes
Ability to purchase additional Guest Passes at a reduced price throughout the year as needed

$100 annually

Lifetime Membership

Unlimited lifetime Museum admission for the pass holder and one guest
Subscription to the Keep Up to Speed e-newsletter
10% discount in the Auto~Motives Gift Shop (on purchases over $10)
10 Complimentary Guest Passes per year (by request)
Complimentary admission for cardholder and guest to exhibit preview receptions
Ability to purchase additional Guest Passes at the discounted rate of $6 each

$1,000 one-time contribution

161 Club
Benefits for Charter Members

Any member prior to January 1, 2009 will be recognized as a charter member. Membership will be through 2009. Renewal due on January 1, 2010

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Exclusive Sterling Silver Lapel Pin
Unlimited Museum Admission for Cardholder & 20 guest passes
Carlisle Events Season Pass (free admission to all 10 annual events – car shows, flea market and car corral in 2009)
VIP Parking at Spring and Fall Carlisle Events (Car decal, to be provided, will be necessary to qualify)
Private Behind-the-Scenes Guided Museum Tour (by appointment)
VIP Parking during Hershey Meet (Car decal, to be provided, will be necessary to qualify)
Two tickets to 161Club event at Museum during Meet Week in October, 2009
Smithsonian Affiliate Membership, Including a One Year Subscription to "Smithsonian Magazine" or "Air & Space Magazine"
20% Discount in Gift Shop
10% Discount on Rental of Museum Facilities
One Year Subscription to "Keep Up to Speed" E-Newsletter
Opportunity to Travel with the 161Club on Luxurious Destination Trips
- Private collections on the west coast of Florida in February 2009. Download Tour Summary
- GM Heritage Collection and other private collections in Michigan in May 2009
- Mystery Tour in Central Pennsylvania in October 2009
Annual membership fee is $1000.

Download 161 Club Membership Form.

Smithsonian Affiliate Upgrade

Now that the AACA Museum has become a Smithsonian Institute Affiliate Museum, we’re pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to upgrade any of the AACA Museum memberships or passes to include the following Smithsonian Affiliate benefits for an additional $20 annual fee:

1 Year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine OR Air & Space Magazine
10% Off purchases from the Smithsonian catalog
10% Off purchases from the Smithsonianstore.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 New York City, NY
Personalized Smithsonian Membership Card
Welcome Package at all Smithsonian visitor Information Desks
Access to Members Only website