More Ways to Experience Strawbery Banke

Membership brings you closer to the stories, programs, and traditions that make the Museum a special place.

Visit More Often

Enjoy complimentary general museum admission based on your membership level.

Get Early Access

Receive priority access to signature events and selected Museum programs.

Save Throughout the Year

Receive member savings on signature events, skating, and Museum Store purchases.

Support the Mission

Help preserve historic buildings, collections, gardens, and educational experiences.

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Be Part of the Banke

Enjoy more opportunities to visit, learn, gather, and celebrate—all while helping preserve Strawbery Banke for generations to come.

Join or Renew

Enjoy a full year of membership. Membership begins immediately and remains active for 12 full months.

Compare Memberships

Compare complimentary admission, guest passes, and member discounts to find the level that best fits how you plan to experience the Museum.

Membership Benefit Individual $85 Companion $125 Most Popular Household $175 Friend $350 Supporter $550
Benefits That Vary by Membership Level
Free General Museum Admission 1 adult 2 adults 2 adults; all dependents ages 17 and under from one address 3 adults, who may have separate addresses; all dependents ages 17 and under from one address 4 adults, who may have separate addresses; all dependents ages 17 and under from one address
One-Time Guest Passes 1 2 2 4 8
Tuesdays on the Terrace Complimentary admission for 1 adult Complimentary admission for 2 adults Complimentary admission for 2 adults and all dependents ages 17 and under from one address Complimentary admission for 3 adults, who may have separate addresses, and all dependents ages 17 and under from one address Complimentary admission for 4 adults, who may have separate addresses, and all dependents ages 17 and under from one address
Signature Event Discount 50% off 1 full-price admission 50% off up to 2 full-price admission tickets 50% off up to 4 full-price admission tickets 50% off up to 6 full-price admission tickets 50% off up to 8 full-price admission tickets
Skating Admission Discount 50% off 1 full-price skating admission 50% off up to 2 full-price skating admission tickets 50% off up to 4 full-price skating admission tickets 50% off up to 6 full-price skating admission tickets 50% off up to 8 full-price skating admission tickets
Gift Household Membership — — — — Included
Included with Every Membership
Early Access to Event Admission Included Included Included Included Included
Early Registration for Summer and Vacation Camps Included Included Included Included Included
Complimentary Event Parking Included Included Included Included Included
10% Discount on Museum Purchases Included Included Included Included Included

Individual

$85

Free museum admission
1 adult
Guest passes
1 one-time guest pass
Terrace concerts
Complimentary admission for 1 adult
Signature events
50% off 1 full-price admission
Skating
50% off 1 full-price skating admission

Also included

  • Early access to event admission
  • Early registration for summer and vacation camps
  • Complimentary parking during select paid after-hours community events, subject to availability
  • 10% discount on purchases in the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center and the Museum Shop in the Gookin House

Companion

$125

Free museum admission
2 adults
Guest passes
2 one-time guest passes
Terrace concerts
Complimentary admission for 2 adults
Signature events
50% off up to 2 full-price admission tickets
Skating
50% off up to 2 full-price skating admission tickets

Also included

  • Early access to event admission
  • Early registration for summer and vacation camps
  • Complimentary parking during select paid after-hours community events, subject to availability
  • 10% discount on purchases in the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center and the Museum Shop in the Gookin House
Most Popular

Household

$175

Free museum admission
2 adults; all dependents ages 17 and under from one address
Guest passes
2 one-time guest passes
Terrace concerts
Complimentary admission for 2 adults and all dependents ages 17 and under from one address
Signature events
50% off up to 4 full-price admission tickets
Skating
50% off up to 4 full-price skating admission tickets

Also included

  • Early access to event admission
  • Early registration for summer and vacation camps
  • Complimentary parking during select paid after-hours community events, subject to availability
  • 10% discount on purchases in the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center and the Museum Shop in the Gookin House

Friend

$350

Free museum admission
3 adults, who may have separate addresses; all dependents ages 17 and under from one address
Guest passes
4 one-time guest passes
Terrace concerts
Complimentary admission for 3 adults, who may have separate addresses, and all dependents ages 17 and under from one address
Signature events
50% off up to 6 full-price admission tickets
Skating
50% off up to 6 full-price skating admission tickets

Also included

  • Early access to event admission
  • Early registration for summer and vacation camps
  • Complimentary parking during select paid after-hours community events, subject to availability
  • 10% discount on purchases in the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center and the Museum Shop in the Gookin House

Supporter

$550

Free museum admission
4 adults, who may have separate addresses; all dependents ages 17 and under from one address
Guest passes
8 one-time guest passes
Terrace concerts
Complimentary admission for 4 adults, who may have separate addresses, and all dependents ages 17 and under from one address
Signature events
50% off up to 8 full-price admission tickets
Skating
50% off up to 8 full-price skating admission tickets
Gift membership
One Household Membership gift certificate

Also included

  • Early access to event admission
  • Early registration for summer and vacation camps
  • Complimentary parking during select paid after-hours community events, subject to availability
  • 10% discount on purchases in the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center and the Museum Shop in the Gookin House

Complimentary event parking: Members may park in the Museum lot at no charge when Strawbery Banke charges for parking during select after-hours community events, such as Prescott Park Arts Festival performances, fireworks, and the Portsmouth Halloween Parade. Parking is subject to availability. Membership does not provide general access to the Museum parking lot; members may otherwise park on-site only while visiting Strawbery Banke.

Choose a Membership

Membership begins immediately and remains active for 12 full months. Event and skating discounts apply to eligible full-price admission according to membership level.

Expand Your Membership

Smithsonian Affiliate Membership

Add Smithsonian benefits for $30 per year.

Enhance your Strawbery Banke membership with added Smithsonian benefits.

  • One-year subscription to Smithsonian magazine
  • Personalized Smithsonian Affiliate Membership card
  • Benefits at participating affiliate organizations
  • Additional Smithsonian offers and discounts

President’s Club members: Benefits are complimentary, but you must opt in to receive them.

Add Smithsonian Benefits

Member Publication

BankeNotes

Stay connected to the people, places, and work of Strawbery Banke through BankeNotes, the Museum’s seasonal member newsletter.

Latest Issue

Summer 2026

Explore Museum news, preservation and exhibition updates, upcoming programs, and stories made possible by the support of Strawbery Banke members.

Included with membership: Members receive each new issue of BankeNotes as part of their membership.

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