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Because of our Members...

It’s the dedicated support of people like you that helps the Florence Griswold Museum continue its tradition of public service to a broad and diverse community, inspiring thousands of children and adults each year.

And for that, we are sincerely grateful.

View and/or Download 2022 Annual Report

Become a Member

Renew or join today and enjoy all the Museum has to offer for a full year!

Great things are happening at the Florence Griswold Museum – and you won’t want to miss a moment!

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Interested in visiting the Museum for free? Want to save on programs and Museum Shop purchases? Like to be invited to special events?

Members' Benefits

Free unlimited admission

10% discount off Museum Shop and Cafe Flo purchases

Discounts on programs, classes, events, and travel

Free adult admission to Wee Faerie Village for the number of people covered by your Membership level

Early access to reservations for popular programs and events

Free admission for exhibition preview events

Subscription to Member newsletter

Monthly e-newsletter with advance notice of events

Welcome reception for new Members

Voting privileges at Annual Meeting

Free admission for any two adults and their children PLUS a guest – every visit for Supporting and higher categories

Free admission to Wee Faerie Village for up to 3 adults — come as many times as you want with your guests for Supporting and higher categories

Guest passes for Sustaining and higher categories

Guided tour for up to 6 guests for Patron and higher categories

Invitation to a Major Donor reception for Patron and higher categories

And much more!

Please note as of March 1, 2024, we have added to the benefits for higher-level Memberships, Supporting ($125) and higher: (retroactive for all active Supporting and higher memberships expiring on or after December 31, 2024)

You are now eligible for NARM reciprocal benefits, which provide you with free access to over 1,300 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America – including museums, botanical gardens, zoos, and more. For a full listing of all participating NARM institutions, please check out www.narmassociation.org. We are thrilled to be able to offer the benefits of NARM membership to you!

Also, please note as of March 1, 2024 the Museum has moved from a calendar year to a rolling Membership program (your Membership will be valid through the end of the month it was purchased one year later). Retroactive for all Memberships purchased after February 1, 2024.

Have questions? Go to Membership FAQs…


$60

Individual Memberships

All of the above benefits for one person.

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$90

Household Membership

All of the above benefits for two adults and children under 18, living at the same address.

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$125

Supporting

All of the above benefits for two adults plus one guest, with free admission during special events.

You are now eligible for NARM reciprocal benefits, which provide you with free access to over 1,300 arts and cultural institutions throughout North America – including museums, botanical gardens, zoos, and more. For a full listing of all participating NARM institutions, please check out www.narmassociation.org. We are thrilled to be able to offer the benefits of NARM membership to you!

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$250

Sustaining

All of the above benefits, plus four guest passes.

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$500

Patron

All of the above benefits, plus six guest passes and an invitation to the Major Donor reception, and one private guided tour for up to six people (must be scheduled in advance)

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$1,000

Artist's Circle

All of the above benefits, plus 12 guest passes and an invitation to the Major Donor Reception.

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$2,500 - $5,000

Director's Circle & President's Circle

Donations at these levels will support the Museum’s Annual Fund and also include personal handling of special requests, opportunities to reserve free guest passes, and private tours for friends and family.

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$200 / Year

Library Partner

Gain community access.

How to Become a Library Partner

Thank you to our current Library Partners! Check here to see if your local library is a member of our program.

For information or to become a Library Partner contact Nathaniel Greene, Manager of Membership & Individual Giving at 860.434.5542 x120 or Nathaniel@FloGris.org.

Open the Museum’s doors to your community by joining the Library Partners Program. Libraries that participate in this program provide their patrons free admission, while supporting the high quality exhibitions, educational programs, and activities that we have to offer – what an amazing partnership it is!

For the yearly fee of $200, Library Partners receive one pass that admits 2 adults and 2 children (18 and under.) This pass offers full access to the entire campus – the restored boardinghouse, exceptional exhibitions in our riverfront gallery, the historic gardens, and landscape center. $50 replacement fee for lost pass.


Membership FAQs

When should I expect to receive my Membership card?

Your Membership card will arrive approximately one week from the day your Membership is processed. If you would like to visit the Museum, but have not received your card yet, simply present your photo ID at the front desk and let them know that you recently became a Member.


Do Members need tickets for exhibitions?

Your Membership entitles you to free admission. You can simply check in at the admissions desk and enjoy.


Do Members receive guest passes and if so what can they be used for?

Sustaining and higher level Memberships do receive guest passes and can be shared with friends and family for a one time use to gain free admission to the Museum.


Do Members receive discounts on events?

Yes, Members do receive a discount on programs, special events and trips here at the Museum. When making the reservation please inform staff that you are a Member, or sign in to your account to receive your Membership discount automatically when registering online. Not yet registered? Sign up here.


What portion of my Membership is tax deductible?

2023 Tax Deductible Amounts:

Individual: $60 • Household: $90 • Supporting: $125 • Sustaining: $210 • Patron: $440 • Artists’ Circle: $810

Basic Business: $85 – Business Associate: $150 – Business Supporter: $350 – Business Patron: $800

*For levels Sustaining and higher, guest passes are excluded from the tax-deductible amount at $10 each

*For Artists’ Circle level, guest passes are excluded from the tax-deductible amount at $10 each, as well as the cost of two invitations to the Major Donor Reception


Lost Card? Change of Address? Concerns?

Services

Please feel free to contact the Membership Department regarding your Membership status, replacement of a Membership card, change of address or any other concerns.

Contact Nathaniel Greene, Manager of Membership & Individual Giving at 860.434.5542 x120 (available Monday—Friday, 9 am to 5pm)

Email Nathaniel Greene

Gift-Giving Made Easy

Show friends and family your appreciation with a unique gift that can be enjoyed year round. A gift Membership is perfect for someone who is an art, history, or nature enthusiast. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and other special occasions present the unique opportunity to share the Museum with someone special.

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