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All Aboard! Become a National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation Member
Your support helps fulfill the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation’s mission to preserve the physical legacy and experience of American railroading, and to interpret its social, cultural, and economic impact to the widest possible audience. Museum Memberships make great gifts too!
For questions about Membership, please contact the Membership Office at Membership@NationalRailroad.org or call Kelly Loughran at 443-627-2391.
Benefits of Membership
- Unlimited Museum Admission for one year.
- Free admission to dozens of events throughout the year, including family programming, Unlocked, Toddler Times, tours, and more!
- Free Coach seating on Mile One Express train ride and discounted Observation Car tickets. Visit Train Rides for train schedule.
- Priority purchase opportunity and discount on special event tickets – including The Polar Express Train Ride. Express Member entry to special events.
- Free admission to the monthly series Unlocked: Behind-the-Scenes Access Inside the Collection.
- $50 discount on Birthday Parties
- 10% dining discount onsite at the Museum café
- 10% discount at the Museum Store
- Referral Rewards Program: $10 gift certificate to the Museum Store for every new member you refer to the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation!
+ Add Smithsonian Membership
The National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation is a proud Smithsonian Affiliate.
For an additional $25, receive an annual Smithsonian membership with your Museum Membership, which includes:
- Smithsonian magazine (one year subscription, 12 issues)
- A personalized Smithsonian Affiliate membership card
- Free admission to the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York, NY
- 10% discount on all Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- Reciprocal Admission/Discount benefits at participating Smithsonian Affiliates
- Additional Smithsonian benefits can be found on Smithsonian.com. Benefits on Smithsonian.com are subject to change.s
Memberships
Select your Membership type below to become a New Member, Renew Your Membership, or Gift a Membership!
| Student | Age 18+ (with school ID) | $30 | + $25 Smithsonian Membership |
| Individual | One Adult | $65 | + $25 Smithsonian Membership |
| Senior | One Senior, Age 60+ | $55 | + $25 Smithsonian Membership |
| Dual | Two People | $90 | + $25 Smithsonian Membership |
| Dual Senior | Two Seniors, Age 60+ | $75 | + $25 Smithsonian Membership |
| Family | Two Adults and up to Four Children | $135 | + $25 Smithsonian Membership |
| Grand Family Senior | Two Seniors, Age 60+ and up to Four Children | $125 | + $25 Smithsonian Membership |
| Family & Friends | Four Adults and up to Four Children | $150 | + $25 Smithsonian Membership |
| Donor | Four Adults, Four Children $100 Museum donation, plus a reciprocal membership pass for FREE admission for 2 people to Greater Baltimore History Alliance institutions** | $275 | + $25 Smithsonian Membership |
More Ways to Join the Journey
BY MAIL
Prefer to mail in your Membership application? Download and complete our Membership Application Form and mail to:
Membership
National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
901 W Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21223
BY PHONE
Call our Membership Office at 443-627-2391.
ON-SITE
Visit the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation at 901 W Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21223 and purchase your Membership at admissions.
Membership FAQs
Upgrade your current membership at any time and receive full credit towards a higher-level membership!
Yes, present a Valid ID at Admission and our team can look you up. A named card holder must be present to use membership privileges.
Memberships are non-refundable, non-transferable except for childcare purposes (call or email the Membership Office to let us know the name) and may not be shared between households. Must present valid ID.
Yes, see admissions to apply your same-day paid admission toward a Membership.
The National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and your membership is tax deductible within guidelines of U.S. law.
Yes! Please provide your nanny a signed and dated note from the primary member, as well as the household membership card to be presented at the time of entry to the Museum. The care provider may not use your membership card without the children present, and only one care provider may visit for free with the membership and children per visit. A care provider may only be allowed in for free with a current Family, Family & Friends, or Donor Level membership.
Have a question about Membership?
Contact the Membership Office at 443-627-2391 or Membership@NationalRailroad.org.