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When you become a member, you support the Museum's important work and gain access to many exciting benefits. 

Select the membership level that's best for you and join today. 

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A subscription to Air & Space Quarterly, our award-winning signature magazine

Access to members-only passes to the Museum in Washington, DC

Exclusive invitations to members-only events, such as Flight Jacket Night

Advanced notice about programs, including early registration to our most popular events

A calendar featuring highlights from Museum’s incomparable collection

Special member rate for tickets to the Smithsonian's IMAX® theaters and planetarium

A 10% discount in Smithsonian Museum Stores* and on SmithsonianStore.com on purchases up to $200. (Discount valid only in select Smithsonian Museum stores.)

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Limited edition annual National Air and Space Society lapel pin

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Benefits from all previous levels, including: 

  • Air & Space Quarterly
  • Members-only Museum passes
  • Members-only events
  • Advanced notice about programs
  • Calendar
  • Special IMAX and planetarium ticket rate
  • 10% discount in Smithsonian stores
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Exclusive set of postcards representing the Museum

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Benefits from all previous levels, including: 

  • Air & Space Quarterly
  • Members-only Museum passes
  • Members-only events
  • Advanced notice about programs
  • Calendar
  • Special IMAX and planetarium ticket rate
  • 10% discount in Smithsonian stores
  • Lapel pin
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Invitation to reception before Flight Jacket Night

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Benefits from all previous levels, including: 

  • Air & Space Quarterly
  • Members-only Museum passes
  • Members-only events
  • Advanced notice about programs
  • Calendar
  • Special IMAX and planetarium ticket rate
  • 10% discount in Smithsonian stores
  • Lapel pin
  • Postcards
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A signed copy of a Museum publication 

Free parking at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

20% discount in Smithsonian stores

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Benefits from all previous levels, including: 

  • Air & Space Quarterly
  • Members-only Museum passes
  • Members-only events
  • Advanced notice about programs
  • Calendar
  • Special IMAX and planetarium ticket rate
  • Lapel pin
  • Postcards
  • Flight Jacket Night reception
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Private docent-led tour (with three weeks advance notice)

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Benefits from all previous levels, including: 

  • Air & Space Quarterly
  • Members-only Museum passes
  • Members-only events
  • Advanced notice about programs
  • Calendar
  • Special IMAX and planetarium ticket rate
  • Lapel pin
  • Postcards
  • Flight Jacket Night reception
  • Museum publication
  • Free parking
  • 20% discount in Smithsonian stores
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Private curator-led tour upon request

and

Benefits from all previous levels, including: 

  • Air & Space Quarterly
  • Members-only Museum passes
  • Members-only events
  • Advanced notice about programs
  • Calendar
  • Special IMAX and planetarium ticket rate
  • Lapel pin
  • Postcards
  • Flight Jacket Night reception
  • Museum publication
  • Free parking
  • 20% discount in Smithsonian stores
  • Private docent-led tour
JoinRenew

Invitation to the National Air and Space Museum's annual Trophy Awards Dinner

and

Benefits from all previous levels, including: 

  • Air & Space Quarterly
  • Members-only Museum passes
  • Members-only events
  • Advanced notice about programs
  • Calendar
  • Special IMAX and planetarium ticket rate
  • Lapel pin
  • Postcards
  • Private docent-led tour
  • Flight Jacket Night reception
  • Museum publication
  • Free parking
  • 20% discount in Smithsonian stores
  • Private curator-led tour
JoinRenew

More About Your Benefits

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Air & Space Quarterly Magazine

Our signature magazine explores topics in aviation and space from the earliest moments of flight to today. Members receive a free subscription of Air & Space Quarterly in their mailbox four times a year.

Explore a Recent Issue

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Members Only Events

Hear from icons in aviation and space history at the annual Vice Adm. Donald D. Engen Flight Jacket Night lecture. Preview our new exhibits before they open to the public.

Upcoming Events

Recordings of Past Events

A family looks at examples of astronauts gloves.

Members Only Passes

Plan your visit with ease with access to a dedicated members only pool of passes to the Museum in Washington, DC.

Tax Deductible

Your contributions may be tax deductible. 
The estimated benefits are:

  • $0 for gifts under $600
  • $150 for gifts between $600 and $1,249
  • $175 for gifts between $1,250 and $9,999
  • $425 for gifts of $10,000

Join By Mail

In addition to joining online through the links above, you can also join by mail by filling out this form and returning it to:

Smithsonian Institution 
National Air and Space Museum
PO Box 37012 MRC 321 
Washington, DC 20013

Questions

You can email us or call us at (800) 513-3081. The phones are monitored weekdays between 9AM and 5PM Eastern.