Membership Alternative

Every membership supports The Carle and our mission to expand art and literacy programs for all. Become a Member today! We can’t wait to meet you.

Member benefits

All memberships come with the following benefits:

  • Free admission for one year 
  • Early entry for major events 
  • Discounts in The Carle Bookshop and for programs and events 
  • Invitations to exhibition openings, including wine reception and lecture

Individual Memberships $35 – $55

Individual memberships include the following benefits:

  • Free, unlimited admission for you
  • Invitations for you and a guest to members-only exhibition cocktail receptions
  • 15% discount in The Carle Bookshop
  • Discounts on classes, workshops, performances, films, and lectures
  • Free Family Pass to share with a friend ($34.50 value)
  • Free Museum exhibition poster
  • Priority line placement for popular events
  • Subscription to the Museum Newsletter/Program Postcards/E-Newsletter
  • Fully tax-deductible

Individual: $55
Senior/Student: $35 (age 65+ or Student with proof of current enrollment)
Professional: $45 (Educator/Librarian with full-time employment or Artist/Writer with membership in professional organization)


Family Membership $75

Family Membership includes all benefits of Individual Membership, plus the following:

  • Free, unlimited admission for two adults, and up to four children
  • Enrollment of up to four children in the Caterpillar Club (includes a special packet for children with stickers, tattoos, and bookmarks)
  • Fully tax-deductible

Organizational Membership $125

  • One-year transferable pass for two adults and up to four children
  • Free Museum exhibition poster
  • Subscription to Museum Newsletters/ Program Postcards/ E-News
  • Fully tax-deductible