Become a Member of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

All memberships to the NCSML include these standard benefits: Free Admission to all NCSML exhibits, Biannual journal, Slovo, Biannual newsletter, MOST, Discounts in the Museum Store, Free enrollment in Time Travelers Program with benefits at more than 100 museums in 42 states, and invitations to members-only events. Also available to add-on to any level for an additional fee is our Smithsonian Affiliate Membership which gives you the benefits of two memberships in one! Membership levels and pricing is listed below.

Any unrestricted donation you make to the NCSML of $250 or more includes a Sustaining Level Membership.

Any unrestricted donation or multiple donations totaling $1,000 in a given year automatically qualifies for President’s Society, which includes an invitation to our President’s Society Preciosa Gala.

NCSML Membership Levels

Sustaining Membership - $250

  • Free admission to NCSML exhibits for members of your household
  • One-time use 20% off coupon to the Museum Store and 10% discount year-round (includes online)
  • Four one-time use guest passes for all NCSML exhibitions to give to anyone you choose
  • Reciprocal benefits at over 450 museums in the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) program

Contributing Membership - $100

  • Free admission to NCSML exhibits for members of your household
  • One-time use 20% off coupon to the Museum Store and 10% discount year-round (includes online)
  • Four one-time use guest passes for all NCSML exhibitions to give to anyone you choose
  • Reciprocal benefits at over 450 museums through the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) program

Household Membership - $50

  • Free admission to NCSML exhibits for members of your household
  • One-time use 20% off coupon to the Museum Store and 10% discount year-round (includes online)
  • Two one-time use guest passes for all NCSML exhibitions to give to anyone you choose

Individual Membership - $40

  • Free admission to the NCSML for one member
  • One-time use 20% off coupon to the Museum Store and 10% discount year-round (includes online)

Smithsonian Affiliate Membership ($25 Upgrade)

Smithsonian Affiliate logoTwo Memberships in One – “Affiliate members” receive the NCSML’s benefits PLUS a national membership from the Smithsonian. These new benefits include:

  • Free general admission for 2 at all participating reciprocal museums (visit affiliations.si.edu for full list)
  • Retail discounts at all participating reciprocal museums
  • Discounts on special programs at all participating reciprocal museums
  • Discounts on special exhibitions at all participating reciprocal museums
  • Smithsonian magazine (one year subscription; processing time may be 8+ weeks)
  • A personalized Smithsonian Affiliate membership card (processing time may be 8+ weeks)
  • 10% discounts on café dining at Smithsonian museums in DC
  • 10% discount on all IMAX tickets at the Smithsonian