Become a Member
Being a member of the Ella Sharp Museum of Art & History is more than just free admission and great discounts-it's about belonging to a community that fully values the visual arts and preservation of our shared history. It's about supporting educational programs for students of all ages. It's about protecting the past for the thousands of little third-grade Pioneers that visit each year.
Of course, being a member has its perks. At every level of support, Museum members receive benefits including free, unlimited admission to unticketed events, gift shop discounts, Ella Sharp Museum of Art & History NEWS, and early class enrollments.
Membership at the Ella Sharp Museum of Art & History also provides discounts and benefits at museums and historical societies across the country. Click on the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) link and the Time Travelers link to learn more.
Your membership contribution is a vital source of annual operating income allowing the Museum to continue enhancing the quality of life in Jackson.
We invite you to become a part of the Ella Sharp Museum of Art & History family today.
>>Apply to become a member today (PDF) 
or email Holly, membership coordinator at...
Memberships levels:
Individual $35 ($65/2 yrs)Dual $45 ($80/2 yrs)
Grandparents $50 ($90/2 yrs)
Family $60 (110/2 yrs)
Sustainer $125 ($225/2 yrs)
Investor $200 ($380/2yrs)
Benefactor $500 ($900/2 yrs)
Steward $1,000 ($1800/2 yrs)
Lifetime Memberships are available. Please contact the Development Department for details.
All members receive:
- Free, unlimited admission to non-ticketed exhibits.
- 10% discount in the Friends Gift Shop.
- Substantial discounts on programs, classes and lectures.
- Members-only advance registration for programs and activities.
- Complimentary subscription to our NEWS magazine.
- Invitations to members' only events such as openings, receptions and special events.
- Travel opportunities to exciting cities and museums around the U.S. and Canada.
- Opportunity to join the Friends of the Museum.
- Voting rights at the Museum's annual meeting for Members over 18.
- Free admission for your guests -
- 1 per visit (Dual)
- 2 per visit (Grandparent, Family)
- 4 per visit (Sustainer and above)
Additional benefits for higher levels of support:
Sustainer $125 ($190/2 yrs)- Six (6) VIP passes to ticketed exhibitions
- Discount on audio guides to select exhibits
- Reciprocal Membership to 174 Museums nationwide as part of NARM (North American Reciprocal Membership program)
- Eight (8) VIP passes to ticketed exhibitions
- Discount on audio guides to select exhibits
- Reciprocal Membership to 174 Museums nationwide as part of NARM (North American Reciprocal Membership program)
- 10% discount at Ella's Granary Restaurant
- An Individual Membership to give as a gift
- Ten (10) VIP passes to ticketed exhibitions
- Discount on audio guides to select exhibits
- Reciprocal Membership to 174 Museums nationwide as part of NARM (North American Reciprocal Membership program)
- 10% discount at Ella's Granary Restaurant
- An Individual Membership to give as a gift
- Free tuition to a class
- Two (2) free tickets to any lecture
- Twelve (12) VIP passes to ticketed exhibitions
- Discount on audio guides to select exhibits
- Reciprocal Membership to 174 Museums nationwide as part of NARM (North American Reciprocal Membership program)
- 10% discount at Ella's Granary Restaurant
- An Individual Membership to give as a gift
- Free tuition to two (2) classes
- Two (2) free tickets to any lecture
- Free use of Multipurpose Room once/year
Other Member Benefits
Time Travelers
Members become Time Travelers.
Click here for more information.
NARM
Members enjoy NARM benefits. Click here for more information.
Members enjoy NARM benefits. Click here for more information.
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The Ella is on the National Register of Historic Places, listed as a State of Michigan Landmark and accredited by the American Association of Museums.
