America’s Transportation Experience offers a variety of membership levels tailored to meet the needs of every transportation enthusiast and museum supporter.
Becoming a museum member is about far more than paying for unlimited admission. It’s about contributing to the preservation of motor vehicle history.
As an America’s Transportation Experience member, you’ll receive our membership publication “Reflections” with special Tucker Topics and Bus Musings sections.
Museum calendars will be mailed in September.
Individual Membership – ($45/year)
- Unlimited museum admission for the member for one membership year
- 10% discount in the museum retail store
- Keep Up to Speed E-newsletter
- The opportunity to buy additional tickets at discounted rates
- Invitation to museum events
Family Membership – ($80/year)
- Unlimited admission for membership year for two named adult members and their six children or grandchildren up to age 18
- 10% discount in the museum retail store
- Keep Up to Speed E-newsletter
- The opportunity to buy additional tickets at discounted rates
- Invitation to museum events
Supporting Membership – ($150/year)
Unlimited admission for membership year for two named adult members and six children or grandchildren under the age of 18
- Unlimited admission for membership year for two named adult members and six immediate family members under the age of 18
- Four guest admission tickets for use during the membership year
- 10% discount in the museum retail store
- Keep Up to Speed E-newsletter
- Complimentary admission for member and guest to exhibit preview receptions
- Complimentary one year Smithsonian Affiliate Upgrade
Business Membership – ($300/year)
- 20 complimentary general admission passes to the museum
- Additional guest tickets may be purchased for at discounted rates
- An annual complimentary guided tour and Behind the Scenes tour
- 10% discount on facility rentals for corporate events (dates subject to museum availability – a minimum charge may be required)
- Recognition on the museum’s website as a sponsor
- A corporate subscription to the museum’s printed Reflections newsletter publication
- Employees can sign-up to receive our Keep Up to Speed E-newsletter
- 10% discount in the museum’s retail store
- A complimentary admission for 2 members and 2 guests to exhibit preview receptions
Lifetime Membership ($1,000 one-time contribution)
- Unlimited lifetime museum admission for the member and one guest
- Ten guest admission tickets for use during the membership year
- 10% discount in the Museum retail store
- Complimentary admission for member and guest to exhibit preview receptions
- Keep Up to Speed E-newsletter
- Complimentary one year Smithsonian Affiliate Upgrade
- Reflections magazine including Tucker Topics
The Museum’s Bus Collection Upgrade
Your Membership Includes: ($45/year)
- Entrance to the museum for one (1) adult
- 10% discount in museum retail store
- The opportunity to buy additional tickets at discounted rates
- Invitation in museum events
You can also upgrade your membership!
Smithsonian Affiliate Upgrade (additional $20/year)
- One (1) year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine (11 issues)
- 10% IMAX theater discount at the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC
- Discounts on dining/food services 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
- 10% discount on Folkways Recording at Smithsonian Institute
Smithsonian Affiliate Upgrade may be added to any membership level.
Tucker Automobile Preservation Society (TAPS) Upgrade (additional $30/year)
- All the regular AACA Museum Membership benefits
- Access to the TAPS digital archives
- Reflections magazine including Tucker Topics and Bus Musings, AACA Museum’s semi-annual magazine
- Free access to the Tucker Lecture Series and other member programs
*included with 161 Society Memberships!
