WHY BECOME A CHARTER MEMBER?

Join us in sharing a passion to make this museum one of the most significant memorials and places of pilgrimage in the world. You will be among the first to step foot in the museum, walk through the African Ancestors Memorial Garden, experience its beautifully curated exhibits, and benefit from the genealogy resources in the Center for Family History.

Charter Memberships are only available until the museum opens to the public—expected to be early 2022.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of fulfilling our mission to honor the untold stories of the
African American journey at one of our country’s most sacred sites.

Individual Memberships

*Benefits and levels are subject to change.

*A new program will be introduced when the museum opens, so future benefits and levels are subject to change.

$25

$40

$100

2 Exclusive Charter Membership Cards
Priority registration to museum programs and events
Invitation to pre-opening Charter Member Day
Special events curated for youth
Unique Museum Spotify Playlist

$250

4 Exclusive Charter Membership Cards
Priority registration to museum programs and events
Invitation to pre-opening Charter Member Day
Special events curated for youth
Name listed in museum's annual report
Unique Museum Spotify Playlist

$500

4 Exclusive Charter Membership Cards
Priority registration to museum programs and events
Invitation to pre-opening Charter Member Day
Special events curated for youth
Name listed in museum's annual report
Unique Museum Spotify Playlist
Invitation to hard hat tour

$1000

4 Exclusive Charter Membership Cards
Priority registration to museum programs and events
Invitation to pre-opening Charter Member Day
Special events curated for youth
Name listed in museum's annual report
Unique Museum Spotify Playlist
Invitation to hard hat tour
Private briefing on the museum's strategic vision and plans for exhibitions and programs

$2500

4 Exclusive Charter Membership Cards
Priority registration to museum programs and events
Invitation to pre-opening Charter Member Day
Special events curated for youth
Name listed in museum's annual report
Unique Museum Spotify Playlist
Invitation to hard hat tour
Private briefing on the museum's strategic vision and plans for exhibitions and programs
Private site tour and viewing of architectural model and renderings with a member of the museum’s leadership team

$5000

6 Exclusive Charter Membership Cards
Priority registration to museum programs and events
Invitation to pre-opening Charter Member Day
Special events curated for youth
Name listed in museum's annual report
Unique Museum Spotify Playlist
Invitation to hard hat tour
Private briefing on the museum's strategic vision and plans for exhibitions and programs
Private site tour and viewing of architectural model and renderings with a member of the museum’s leadership team

Organizational Memberships

Benefits and levels are subject to change.

$250

4 Exclusive Charter Membership Cards
Priority registration to museum programs and events
Invitation to pre-opening Charter Member Day
Special events curated for youth
Name listed in museum's annual report

$500

4 Exclusive Charter Membership Cards
Priority registration to museum programs and events
Invitation to pre-opening Charter Member Day
Special events curated for youth
Name listed in museum's annual report
Invitation to hard hat tour

$1000

6 Exclusive Charter Membership Cards
Priority registration to museum programs and events
Invitation to pre-opening Charter Member Day
Special events curated for youth
Name listed in museum's annual report
Invitation to hard hat tour
Private briefing on the museum's strategic vision and plans for exhibitions and programs

$2500

6 Exclusive Charter Membership Cards
Priority registration to museum programs and events
Invitation to pre-opening Charter Member Day
Special events curated for youth
Name listed in museum's annual report
Invitation to hard hat tour
Private briefing on the museum's strategic vision and plans for exhibitions and programs
Private site tour and viewing of architectural model and renderings with a member of the museum’s leadership team

Frequently asked questions

What does Charter Membership mean?

Charter Memberships are only available until the museum opens to the public; this is expected to be early 2022. These memberships carry with them one important benefit: being a part of creating an institution that will fulfill its mission: to honor the untold stories of the African American journey at one of our country’s most sacred sites.

As a special thank you, Charter members will have access to the museum before it is open to the general public.

Is my Charter Membership good for life?

Charter Members will always have the pride of having helped create the museum however all memberships to the museum must be renewed annually to remain active and receive benefits. Membership benefits will change from time to time.

How can I purchase a membership? When can I begin using it?

Charter Memberships are valid immediately upon transaction.
To purchase membership online, click here.
To purchase a membership by phone, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to
5:00 pm., call 843-834-2168.

How long is my membership valid?

Memberships are valid for one year through the end of the month. For example, a membership purchased August 15, 2020 will be valid until August 30, 2021.

How long will it take to receive my membership card?

You will receive your membership card in the mail approximately one week from the online transaction or receipt of payment by check.

How can I change my member information? Or get a replacement card? Or ask a membership question?

Email us at membership@iaamuseum.org or call 843-834-2168, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Is my membership tax deductible?

The International African American Museum is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization (EIN 203398254). Your membership may be tax-deductible. For more information, please seek the advice of your tax consultant.

If you have additional questions, please contact us at membership@iaamuseum.org.