Membership

Fresnel Lens from Gay Head Lighthouse is now on display at Martha's Vineyard Museum

Become a member

Support our mission while enjoying unlimited admission and special benefits.

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MEMBERSHIP

Membership is one of the most meaningful ways to support the Museum and our work to preserve and share the Island’s history. As a member, you’ll enjoy unlimited admission, exclusive programs, behind-the-scenes access, discounts, and invitations to member-only events.

choose the membership that’s right for you

Standard

For visitors, seasonal residents, and friends from around the world

Islander

Discounted memberships for year-round Island residents

(requires a mailable Martha’s Vineyard address)
These memberships are available to anyone—on-Island or off-Island. All members receive our core benefits, with additional perks available at higher levels.

Core Benefits

  • Unlimited admission to the Museum, Cooke House & Legacy Gardens, and our historic Lighthouses*
  • Free admission for children under 18
  • Two complimentary guest passes
  • Invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews
  • Savings on Museum programs and workshops
  • Discounts in the Museum Shop
  • Exclusive access to Program Passbooks for extra savings

*Basic and Islander Individual membership includes one adult; all other membership levels include two adults.

Membership Levels

Basic
Partner
Sustainer
Patron
Benefactor

Basic

All core benefits, with a single membership card.

 

$55/Year
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Partner

All core benefits, with two membership cards, plus:

  • Access to over 300 Museums in the ROAM reciprocal membership program
$150/Year
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Sustainer

All core benefits, with two membership cards, plus:

  • Access to over 300 Museums in the ROAM reciprocal membership program
  • Access to over 1,000 Museums in the NARM reciprocal membership program
$250/Year
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Patron

All core benefits, with two membership cards, plus:

  • Access to over 300 Museums in the ROAM reciprocal membership program
  • Access to over 1,000 Museums in the NARM reciprocal membership program
  • Summer sail on our catboat VANITY
$500/Year
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Benefactor

All core benefits, with two membership cards, plus:

  • Access to over 300 Museums in the ROAM reciprocal membership program
  • Access to over 1,000 Museums in the NARM reciprocal membership program
  • Summer sail on our catboat VANITY
  • 10% off facility rentals
  • First access to Evening of Discovery Tickets
$1000/Year
JOIN/RENEW NOW Give as a Gift
These memberships are available to anyone with a year-round Island address. All members receive our core benefits, with additional perks available at higher levels.

Core Benefits

  • Unlimited admission to the Museum, Cooke House & Legacy Gardens, and our historic Lighthouses*
  • Free admission for children under 18
  • Two complimentary guest passes
  • Invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews
  • Savings on Museum programs and workshops
  • Discounts in the Museum Shop
  • Exclusive access to Program Passbooks for extra savings

*Basic and Islander Individual membership includes one adult; all other membership levels include two adults.

Membership Levels

Islander Individual
Islander Household
Islander Plus

Islander Individual

All core benefits, with a single membership card.

$40/Year
JOIN/RENEW NOW Give as a Gift

Islander Household

All core benefits, with two membership cards.

$75/Year
JOIN/RENEW NOW Give as a Gift

Islander Plus

All core benefits, with two membership cards, plus:

  • Access to over 300 Museums in the ROAM reciprocal membership program
  • Access to over 1,000 Museums in the NARM reciprocal membership program
$100/Year
JOIN/RENEW NOW Give as a Gift

Your Membership Card

MV Museum is transitioning to digital membership cards and guest passes. Once the transition is complete, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access your cards and guest passes. Physical cards can be printed at your request.

When you visit, simply check in at our front desk and our visitor services team will either scan your card or help you to get a physical card. They will also have access to your available guest passes.

ALL MEMBERS ENJOY

Unlimited Admission

Free year-round access to the Museum, the Cooke House & Legacy Gardens, and our historic Lighthouses.

Exclusive Discounts

Savings in the Museum Shop, and attendance in workshops and programs

Special Invitations & Previews

Early access to new exhibitions and members-only events.

Guest Passes

Share your Museum with friends and family.

Quarterly Journal

Receive the MVM Quarterly, our publication featuring Island history and research.

Free Admission For Children

Bring kids under 18 at no additional cost.

Reciprocal Admission

Access to hundreds of museums nationwide through the NARM and ROAM networks (Partner level and above).

MVM Program Passbook

A new benefit for members: purchase a Passbook of ten program vouchers to use or share throughout the year.

Basic
$55

Partner
$150

Sustainer
$250

Patron
$500

Benefactor
$1,000

 

ALL BASIC BENEFITS, PLUS:

Access to over 300 museums through the ROAM reciprocal membership program.

ALL PARTNER BENEFITS, PLUS:

Access to over 1,000 museums through the NARM reciprocal membership program.

ALL SUSTAINER BENEFITS, PLUS:

A summer sail aboard our historic catboat Vanity.

ALL PATRON BENEFITS, PLUS:

10% off facility rentals;
First access to Evening of Discovery tickets

Islander Membership

Special rates are available for year-round Martha’s Vineyard residents.

Islander IndividualAll base membership benefits, with a single membership card$40
Islander HouseholdAll base membership benefits, with two membership cards$75
Islander PlusAll base membership benefits, plus:
– Two membership cards
– Reciprocal admission to over 1,300 museums through the ROAM and NARM programs		$100
JOIN OR RENEW ISLANDER