Membership

Be Part of the Story

Join Sandy Spring Museum and get closer to the heritage, the neighbors and the events that make this place what it is.

Sandy Spring is a place with a long memory. Its families, farms, schools and businesses have shaped this corner of Maryland for generations. The Museum keeps that story, shares it, and keeps it growing, celebrating our neighbors’ diverse heritages and building empathy and understanding across the community. Membership is how you choose to be part of it.

Find your membership

Every membership lasts 365 days from the day you join, and your benefits begin automatically.

Individual

$50/ year · For 1 person

  • 10% off at the Museum gift shop and Holiday Gift Show
  • 20% off tickets to Museum events, including Garden Tour and Strawberry Festival (1 ticket per event)
  • Invitations to members-only events (1 admission per event): Annual Member Meeting & Collections Presentation (April), Fine Arts & Craft Holiday Gift Show Early Shopping (Black Friday)
  • Membership in the Garden Club
  • Free Bluegrass Jam
  • Monthly local history newsletter
  • Free use of the Collections scanner (1 item per year* with staff supervision)
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Family

$80 / year · For up to 4 people

All Individual benefits, expanded for your household:

  • 10% off at the Museum gift shop and Holiday Gift Show
  • 20% off tickets to Museum events (4 tickets per event)
  • Invitations to members-only events (4 tickets per event)
  • Membership in the Garden Club
  • Free Bluegrass Jam for 4 people
  • Free use of the Collections scanner (2 items per year* with staff supervision)
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Community

$150 / year · For up to 6 people

All Family benefits, expanded for your whole circle, plus:

  • 20% off tickets to Museum events (6 tickets per event)
  • Invitations to members-only events (6 tickets per event)
  • Membership in the Garden Club
  • 6 free History Happy Hour tickets
  • Free use of the Collections digital scanner (3 items per year* with staff supervision)
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Corporate Partner

$250/year

  • Employee Perks: 6 free History Happy Hour tickets annually. Direct registration will be required for access.
  • B2B Marketing & Visibility: Logo and direct website link featured on the museum’s dedicated “Partners & Supporters’” section on our website, and recognition in the digital annual report.
  • Client & Team Hospitality: 10% discount on museum space/room rentals for corporate meetings, holiday parties, or team retreats.
  • Retail & Gifting Perks: 10% discount in the museum shop for all employees, plus one complimentary family membership the company can use as an employee incentive or raffle prize.
  • Exclusive Access: Invitations for company leadership to VIP exhibition previews, opening receptions, and annual donor networking events.
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Digital membership

If you choose to become a Digital Member, you will receive all membership communications by email, including instructions for using your benefits and invitations to renew.

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Fine print: * Per membership per year; each item 10 pages or less. Exhibit artwork in the Exhibit Hall and Community Galleries is not eligible for member discounts; only artwork in the gift shop receives the 10% discount. Memberships fees and benefits are not transferable. Benefits are for personal, non-commercial use only. Categories, benefits, and prices are subject to change.

What membership means

A museum is not a building or a collection. It is a community choosing, again and again, to show up for one another. Membership is how you choose community.

When you join, you are not buying admission. You are saying: I want to participate in this community, and I want this place to be here for the people who come next.

A broad base of neighbors who commit year after year is the Museum’s most reliable strength. Your membership:

  • Sustains the care of collections, programs and open doors.
  • Signals that this place is valued, strengthening every partnership.
  • Provides free daily admission for all visitors.
  • Opens doors to deeper involvement, from volunteering to leadership giving.
  • Secures the future for children who have not been born yet.

Who joins

Lifelong residents and newcomers. History lovers and festival-goers. Families here for generations and people who just arrived.

You do not need to be a local history expert to belong. You only need to care about this place and the people in it.

Ready to do more?

Membership is the first step. If you would like to give at a deeper level, there are more ways to invest in the Museum’s future.

Membership FAQs

How do I claim my membership benefits?

Once you join, you will receive a welcome email explaining how to use your benefits. Your benefits begin automatically, and the email shows you how to create a member account to access and manage them. You will also receive updates on member offers and exclusive content through a monthly members-only e-newsletter.

How long does my membership last?

Your benefits last 365 days from the day of your membership contribution. For example, if you join on October 8, 2026, your membership expires October 8, 2027. You will receive a reminder to renew before your benefits expire.

How do I hear about member discounts and ticket offers?

Through the email address you used to join, you will receive monthly e-newsletters about upcoming events and benefits.

Can I use my member discount on exhibit artwork?

Exhibit artwork, whether in the main Exhibit Hall or in a Community Gallery, is not eligible for a member discount. Only artwork displayed in the gift shop is eligible for the 10% membership discount.

The story of Sandy Spring is still being written. Help write the next chapter.

Join today. Become a member of Sandy Spring Museum.

Join online (opens in a new tab) | Call (301) 774-0022 | Visit the Museum at 17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860

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