By joining the Erie Canal Museum, you’re doing more than gaining access to all of the great benefits of membership. Being a Member of the Museum means investing in one of the major assets that makes our community a great place in which to live, work, and play. In gratitude for that support, we offer our Members many quality benefits.
Member Levels
All Erie Canal Museum Memberships cover the whole family (two adults and children 18 & under).
[Students, senior citizens, military personnel, and educators may receive a $10 discount on all member levels! Use coupon code 10OFF at checkout.]
Basic Level – $50-$124
- Membership card for up to two people
- Erie Canal Museum tote bag (can choose to pick it up, have it mailed, or not receive a tote)
- 10% off purchases in the Museum Shop (online too!)
- One-Year subscription to the Canal Packet newsletter
- One free hour of research services and 50% off on-site research fee
- Discounts on Museum programs
- Family Pass (admission for up to 6) to the Gingerbread Gallery
Enhanced Levels
Canaller – $125-$249
- All Basic membership benefits
- Reciprocal memberships in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association and the Council of American Maritime Museums providing free or reduced admission to 1,300+ member museums nationwide.
Locktender – $250-$499
- All Canaller membership benefits
- Automatic registration for our Lecture Annual Pass (Annual Pass holders receive virtual registration for all Lunchtime and Deeper Dive Lectures and a link to the recording of the talk. You can, however, choose to attend the lectures in-person or virtually.)
- Special thank you annually in the Canal Packet newsletter
- Two Family Passes to the Gingerbread Gallery
Weighmaster –$500+
- All Locktender membership benefits
- Five free hours of research services
- Private tour of the Erie Canal Museum for up to ten guests