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Membership at PEM
Enjoy personalized benefits that give you a stronger connection to PEM. Your support allows us to share our outstanding collections and celebrate creative expression from around the world.
Member benefits
Access
- Free admission for the year
- Invitations to members-only sales at the Museum Shop
Engagement
- Curator-led tours of major exhibitions and special installations
- Invitations to member events
- Monthly e-Newsletter to stay up-to-date on what’s happening at PEM
Savings
- 10% discount at the Museum Shop and even greater savings during special sales
- 10% discount at the Atrium Café
- Reduced rates for select public programs, lectures and concerts
Membership Levels
Senior
$65 year
- Member benefits for one person, age 65 and older
Individual
$75 year
- Member benefits for one person
Dual
$125 year
- Member benefits for two
- Two guest admission passes to share with friends and family
($85 is tax-deductible)
Family
$150 year
- Member benefits for two adults (admission is always free for children under 16!)
- Four guest admission passes to share with friends and family
- Birthday Cookie Club (we’ll send your children a card during their birthday months with a cookie coupon!)
- Communications tailored to family-centered programming and events
($70 is tax-deductible)
Sponsor
$250 year
- Member benefits for two
- Free admission to the North American Reciprocal Museums’ and Council of American Maritime Museums’ participating institutions nationwide
- Four guest admission passes to share with friends and family
($170 is tax-deductible)
Patron
$400 year
- Member benefits for two
- Free admission for two additional guests each visit
- Two complimentary tickets to members' opening receptions
- Free admission to the North American Reciprocal Museums’ and Council of American Maritime Museums’ participating institutions nationwide
- Annual printed exhibition booklet
($280 is tax-deductible)
Benefactor
$675 year
All Patron-level benefits, plus:
- Complimentary PEM exhibition catalog of your choosing
- Private tour for up to six people, tailored to your interests
($495 tax-deductible)
If you would like to waive any of your benefits to increase the tax deductibility of your membership, please contact us at membership@pem.org or 978-542-1641.
Looking to increase your impact?
East India Marine Associates
Our East India Marine Associates are PEM's most generous philanthropists, supporting the museum with essential contributions that enable the creation of groundbreaking exhibitions and transformative experiences.
GenPEM
Generation PEM (GenPEM) is a community of museum enthusiasts, artists and collectors. Enjoy innovative programming, curator-led tours and pop-up events designed to connect living artists and art lovers.
FAQs
You can join or renew your membership online, in person or by contacting the Membership team at membership@pem.org or 978-542-1641.
Your membership starts the day you purchase it and is active for 12 months.
Senior and Individual members receive one membership card. All other levels can receive up to two membership cards.
You are automatically signed up to receive member emails once you join! These emails will keep you up to date with PEM's curator-led tours, monthly museum updates and invitations to special member events.
All children under the age of 16 receive free admission to PEM.
Advanced registration is not required for general admission. Your membership card can be used as your ticket for the day. For ease of access, you can choose to reserve your tickets prior to your visit.
Yes! You can purchase a gift membership, at any level, to give the gift of PEM to your friends and family. Learn more about our membership levels.
PEM does not offer discounted memberships at this time.
For admission to PEM, membership cards are preferred, but not required. If you do not have your card when you visit the museum, representatives at the Admissions desk would be happy to verify your active membership in our database by looking up your name. For Sponsor-level members and above, membership cards are needed to access North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) and Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM) institutions.
Yes. Sponsor-level members and above receive North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) and Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM) reciprocal benefits. Additional information, along with a list of participating institutions, can be found on their websites.
Yes. All memberships are either fully or partially tax-deductible. Specific tax deductibility can be found above and will be stated on your membership acknowledgement letter. If you would like to waive any of your benefits to increase the tax deductibility of your membership, please contact us at membership@pem.org or 978-542-1641.
Yes! Unlock a year of inspiration, wonder and delight for your friends and family by giving them a year of free and enhanced access to the museum.