Membership
Why not add American Writers Museum to your Chicago museums membership list this year? We offer several options for individuals and households to best suit your needs. Details are included below, along with the many perks that come with being an AWM member.
Individual
One year: $50
Two years: $90
Benefits
- 1 digital membership card
- Unlimited free admission to the AWM for 1 adult
- 50% discount for 1 guest every visit
- 2 one-time-use guest passes
- 15% discount on retail purchases
- Reciprocal membership benefits at participating CASM organizations
- Free admission to 13 Affiliate Author Home Museums nationwide: See list here
- Monthly e-newsletter updates
- Invitations to members-only events
Household
One year: $80
Two years: $150
Benefits
- All Individual membership benefits, plus:
- 2 digital membership cards
- Unlimited free admission for 2 adults and kids under 18
- 50% discount for 2 guests on every visit
*Printed membership cards available upon request.
Donor Societies
Wordsmith
$250 – $499
Annual Benefits
- 2 digital membership cards, with all Household membership benefits
- Unlimited free admission for 2 adults and 2 adult guests
- Invitations to special events for donors
- Recognition on AWM website
- Subscription to the OnWord Donor Newsletter
Storyteller
$500 – $999
Annual Benefits
- All Wordsmith benefits, plus:
- Unlimited free admission for 2 adults and 4 adult guests
- 10% discount on private rental of the museum
muse society
The Muse Society is a group of dedicated individuals who support the AWM with annual gifts of $1,000 or more.
Annual Benefits for all Muse Society Members
- 2 digital membership cards, with all Household membership benefits
- Unlimited free admission for 2 adults and 4 adult guests
- Invitations to special events for donors
- Recognition on the donor wall in the Museum
- Recognition on AWM website
- Subscription to the OnWord Donor Newsletter
Patron
$1,000 – $2,499
Additional Benefits
- All Muse Society benefits, plus:
- 20% discount on private museum event rental
Laureate
$2,500 – $4,999
Additional Benefits
- All Muse Society benefits, plus:
- 40% discount on private museum event rental
Champion
$5,000 – $9,999
Additional Benefits
- All Muse Society benefits, plus:
- 60% discount on private museum event rental
- Private tour with AWM President
Visionary
$10,000+
Additional Benefits
- All Muse Society benefits, plus:
- Free private museum rental event w/ presentation by AWM President
- Advanced notice & reserved seating at most popular events