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  • 1.  Reciprocal admission?

    Posted 01-11-2018 02:41 PM
    Is there a comprehensive list anywhere of the museums who provide free admission to AAM members (or can we start one)? The only thing I see on the AAM website is that they do not have a formal reciprocal membership policy. 

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    Ray Smith, PhD
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  • 2.  RE: Reciprocal admission?

    Posted 01-12-2018 09:19 AM
    A few years back there used to be an rather extensive list of Museums that would let you in or discount your ticket with your AAM membership, but I don't think it is considered a membership perk anymore. You could always ask at the admissions desk of where you want to go.

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    Amanda Vance
    Curator
    Texas City Museum
    Texas City TX
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  • 3.  RE: Reciprocal admission?

    Posted 01-12-2018 10:21 AM

    We appreciate that so many museums generously offer free or discounted admissions as a professional courtesy to their colleagues in the field.  Our members appreciate it too, because it's a great way for them to learn from their peers.

    It's never been a direct benefit of AAM membership; it's always been a voluntary decision made by the museum. We typically recommend that people check at the admissions desk of the museum they'd like to visit. Museum admissions policies change from time to time and the museum will always have the most current information.



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    Marjie George
    Director, Member Services
    American Alliance of Museums
    Arlington VA
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  • 4.  RE: Reciprocal admission?

    Posted 01-14-2018 01:22 PM
    always ask;  such places as the Norbert Nature Museum and Chicago History in Chicago give full recognition; Field and Art Institute will give member AAM member on card recognition; other smaller museums of all kinds often will accept.

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    Kenneth Fenner
    DOCENT
    Albuquerque NM
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