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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.

Donations can now be marked as a Preservationist Donation, which is split equally and directed towards our Curatorial and Library funds.

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.

Ways to join or renew your membership

Click Here to Join Online
Call 319-362-8500
Click Here to Download Form

NCSML Membership Levels

Sustaining Membership - $250

  • Free admission to NCSML exhibits for eight members
  • 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 1,300 museums in the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) program
  • Recognition in NCSML Annual Report

Contributing Membership - $120

  • Free admission to NCSML exhibits for six members
  • 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 1,300 museums through the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) program

Friends & Family - $70

  • Free admission to NCSML exhibits for four members
  • 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 - $50

  • 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)

NCSML Donorship Levels

Moldavite - $1,000

  • Free admission to NCSML exhibits for eight members
  • 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 1,300 museums in the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) program
  • Recognition in NCSML Annual Report
  • Invitation to President’s Society Gala

Modra - $2,500

  • Free admission to NCSML exhibits for eight members
  • 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 1,300 museums through the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) program
  • Recognition in NCSML Annual Report
  • Invitation to President’s Society Gala plus two prospect Gala invitations

Crystal - $5,000

  • Free admission to NCSML exhibits for eight members
  • 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 1,300 museums in the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) program
  • Recognition in NCSML Annual Report
  • Invitation to President’s Society Gala plus four prospect Gala invitations
  • VIP access to BrewNost for four

Garnet - $10,000

  • Free admission to NCSML exhibits for eight members
  • 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 1,300 museums through the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) program
  • Recognition in NCSML Annual Report
  • Invitation to President’s Society Gala plus six prospect Gala invitations
  • VIP access to BrewNost for six
  • Dinner with NCSML CEO

* Four Guest Passes Available Upon Request

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 benefits include:

• Personalized Smithsonian Affiliate membership card granting free general admission for two at all participating Smithsonian reciprocal museums (visit affiliations.si.edu for full list)
• Discounts in gift stores and on purchases made on the premises for concert and lecture tickets
• One year (12 issues) of Smithsonian magazine*
• Free admission to the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York, NY
• 10% discount on all Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
• Visit Smithsonian.com for additional information
* processing time may be 8+ weeks