The AACA Museum, Inc. offers a variety of membership levels tailored to meet the needs of every AACA Museum and Museum of Bus Transportation supporter.
Becoming a Museum member is about far more than paying for unlimited admission – it’s about contributing to the preserve motor vehicle — cars, trucks, motorcycles, buses — history.
As a member, you’ll receive our Membership Publication “Reflections” with special Tucker Topics and Bus Musings sections.
Individual Membership – ($35/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 the current Junior admission price
- Invitation to Museum Events
- Reflections magazine including Tucker Topics and Bus Musings
Family Membership – ($60/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 the current junior admission price (currently $9.50)
- Invitation to Museum Events
- Reflections magazine including Tucker Topics and Bus Musings
Supporting Membership – ($120/year)
Unlimited admission for membership year for two named adult members and their six children or grandchildren up to age 18
- Unlimited admission for membership year for two named adult members and their six children or grandchildren up to age 18
- Four guest passes 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
- Reflections magazine including Tucker Topics and Bus Musings
Corporate Alliance Membership – ($250/year)
- 25 complimentary general admission passes to the Museum
- Additional guest passes may be purchased for a discount of $9.50 each
- An annual complimentary guided tour for you and your employees
- 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
- 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 for employees
- A corporate invitation to the AACA Museum Inc. exhibit opening receptions
Lifetime Membership ($1,000 one-time contribution)
- Unlimited lifetime Museum admission for the member and one guest
- Ten guest passes 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 and Bus Musings
Museum of Bus Transportation Membership
Your Membership Includes: ($35/year)
- Entrance to the Museum for one (1) adult
- 10% off bus items in the gift shop (must show membership card)
- Reflections semi-annual newsletter
- Participation in Museum events
161 Society Membership ($1,000/year)
- 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 Museum Retail Store
- Complimentary admission for cardholder and one (1) guest to Exhibit Preview Receptions
- Keep Up to Speed monthly E-newsletter
- 10% discount on Museum Rental
- Smithsonian Upgrade: One (1) year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine
- $900 is tax-deductible
- Membership runs from January to December of each year ($1000 for 2021)
- Reflections magazine including Tucker Topics and Bus Musings
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 Club of America Memberships (additional $30/year)
- All the regular AACA Museum Membership benefits
- Access to the Tucker Automobile Club of America 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 Membership!
