Become a Member
Become a member and help support the Museums mission of inspiring historical discovery by preserving and sharing Elgin’s heritage. Payment for membership can be done online or in person at the Museum.
To pay by check: Please send your name, address, phone number and email address along with your check. Make check payable to Elgin Area Historical Society. Mail to: Elgin History Museum 360 Park Street Elgin, Illinois 60120.
ALL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS ARE PART OF TIME TRAVELERS
Time Travelers is a reciprocal membership network for historical museums and societies throughout the US. Visit the website to see the many different institutions that are part of the program. There are 46 participants in Illinois alone! Each offers different benefits such as free or reduced admission, gift shop discounts, free parking, and much more.
Membership Fees and Benefits
| Student (under 18) $10.00/yr | Free Museum admission and subscription to the Crackerbarrel. Must present valid student ID. | $10.00Add to cart |
| Individual Adult: $35.00/yr | Free Museum admission, subscription to the Crackerbarrel, 15% discount in the Museum Store, and 2 guest passes to the Museum. | $35.00Add to cart |
| Family $50.00/yr. | Free family admission to Museum, subscription to the Crackerbarrel, 15% discount in the Museum Store, and 4 guest passes to the Museum. | $50.00Add to cart |
| Sponsor $75.00/yr | Free household admission to Museum, subscription to the Crackerbarrel, 15% discount in the Museum Store, and 4 guest passes to the Museum. | $75.00Add to cart |
| Century $100.00/yr | Free household admission to Museum, subscription to the Crackerbarrel, 15% discount in the Museum Store, and 4 guest passes to the Museum. | $100.00Add to cart |
| Century Plus $150.00/yr | Free household admission to Museum, subscription to the Crackerbarrel, 15% discount in the Museum Store, and 6 guest passes to the Museum. | $150.00Add to cart |
| Donor $500.00/yr | Free household admission to Museum, subscription to the Crackerbarrel, 15% discount in the Museum Store, and 6 guest passes to the Museum. One free Museum group tour for up to 25 people. Use of the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House. | $500.00Add to cart |
| Life membership $1,500 | Entitles you and your spouse to a lifetime membership to the Society. Includes free admission to Museum, subscription to the Crackerbarrel, 15% discount in the Museum Store, and 6 annual guest passes. One free Museum group tour for up to 25 people each year. Use of the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House or Museum rental for any non-profit group. | $1,500.00Add to cart |
Members providing a valid email address will receive The Crackerbarrel by email. If you do not have an email, The Crackerbarrel will be mailed to you twice a month.
