Membership Information

CHM Member Benefits

Membership Levels

Helpful Membership Info

Member FAQs

Our museums provide ongoing creative, fun, and educational programming throughout the year to members, guests, and our community. As a member, your support of Culture & Heritage Museums preserves the natural and cultural histories of the Carolina Piedmont and inspires a lifetime of learning. 

With one-of-a-kind exhibits, events, and programs you will want to visit our museums again and again! Become a member, and enjoy an entire year of exclusive benefits, including free general admission to our museum sites, program discounts, discounts at our museum stores, inclusion in the Southeastern Reciprocal Membership Program, and more!

Each annual membership is valid for 12 months and begins on the day of purchase.

CHM Member Benefits

As a member, you’ll receive these great benefits:

• Free General Admission – One year of free general admission to Main Street Children’s Museum, Museum of York County, and Historic Brattonsville, and complimentary or discounted admission to select programs and events at CHM.
Discounts – Member discounts on museum store purchases and select programs, seminars, events, and performances.
Special Access – Invitations to exclusive previews, openings, and events.
Updates – Email notifications of programs, events, seminars, and monthly activity calendar.
Reciprocals – Southeastern Reciprocal Membership Program (SERM) 
Free or discounted admission to 175+ museums and institutions participating in the Southeastern Reciprocal Membership Program. For details visit
https://www.semcdirect.net/SERM-Participants

Membership benefits do not apply to school or group visits.

Choose which level is right for you!

CHM General Membership Levels 

Individual - $30

Membership level includes benefits for one adult

Dual - $50

Membership level includes benefits for two adults

Family - $85

Membership level includes benefits for up to two adults and the primary members children or grandchildren under age 18

Please consider giving an amount above your dues to join CHM’s Donor Society. In addition to general level membership benefits Donor Society members also receive an additional reciprocal benefit, the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM). NARM members enjoy Free or discounted admission to 1,000+ museums and institutions participating in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association. For details visit Members – NARM Association® or NARM Association List.

CHM Donor Society Membership Levels

Sustainer - $150

Membership level includes benefits for up to two adults and the primary members children or grandchildren under age 18

Partner - $300

Membership level includes benefits for up to two adults and the primary members children or grandchildren under age 18

Sponsor - $500

Membership level includes benefits for up to two adults and the primary members children or grandchildren under age 18

Gift Membership

Share your love for our museums by giving the gift of membership, an excellent gift for any occasion. Gift a Membership.

For assistance contact Membership Coordinator, Alison Gray
Phone: 803.909.7242
Email: agray@chmuseums.org 

Membership is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Please Note: memberships are not refundable or transferable and membership benefits are not applicable to group visits. Prices and benefits are subject to change.

Membership Information

These helpful member benefits that will keep you connected with direct access to your member account, simplify renewing you membership, and make forgetting your membership card a thing of the past.

Member Portal
Stay connected with direct access to your member account via our member portal. Register and create a username and password using the email address we have on file for your membership. Then log in and go to My Account where you can Edit Account Information, Print Membership Card, Renew/Upgrade Membership, and more!

Member Ticket Purchases
The number of member tickets you can reserve is determined by your membership level, ticket type, and the named members you include on your membership form when you purchase or renew your membership. Please note, admission will be charged for non-members who turn in a reserved member ticket. If you need to edit the members included on your member record contact Membership Coordinator, Alison Gray at 803.909.7242 or agray@chmuseums.org.

Member Exclusive Event Ticket Purchases
Please note, member exclusives are for CHM members only. The number of member tickets you can reserve and/or purchase is determined by your membership level, ticket type, and the named members you include on your membership form when you purchase or renew your membership. If you have questions or need to edit the members included on your member record, contact Membership Coordinator Alison Gray at 803.909.7242 or agray@chmuseums.org.

Digital Membership Card
Electronic membership cards and notifications are now available through the eMembership Card App on your smart device.

To download your CHM membership card, follow the steps in our infographic.

Please note: If you use a phone number to search, only the phone number(s) you have on record with us will work.

If you need further assistance, feel free to inquire at the Visitor Services front desk on the day of your visit or call Membership Coordinator, Alison Gray at 803.909.7242

Member FAQs

How do I become a member?
  • Join online here.
  • Text “Join CHM” to 833.620.1215 or call our Membership Coordinator at 803.909.7242
  • Stop by the Visitor Services Desk at each location
  • Mail your membership request to:

Attn: Membership
4621 Mount Gallant Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29732

Do you offer discounts?

No, we do not offer discounts on memberships.

When/How do I receive my membership card?

CHM membership cards are digital and ready immediately after purchasing your membership.

Follow these steps to access your digital membership card:

Step 1. Download the eMembership Card App from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store

Step 2. Search/Select Culture & Heritage Museums and select Find My Membership Cards.

Step 3. Enter your member ID and last name, or your phone number and last name.

Please note: If you use a phone number to search, only the phone number(s) you have on record with us will work.

Can I have a printed copy of my membership card?

You can print a copy of your membership card by visiting our website chmuseums.org, and registering to create an online account. If you are already registered then login with your username and password, and select MY Account to print your membership card.

I just purchased a membership and am trying to reserve member tickets, but I get an error message saying I exceed the number of people in my family. I know I entered everyone’s names, what do I do?
  • Due to processing time, new and renewal membership purchases may experience a delay when reserving member tickets online.
  • Walk-ups are welcome during general business hours at Museum of York County and Historic Brattonsville.
  • If you would like to visit Main Street Children’s museum contact them directly at 803.329.6400, tell them you are a new member, and ask for assistance.
  • Or call the Membership Coordinator at 803.909.7242
Who should I call with questions?

Call our Membership Coordinator at 803.909.7242.

Contact Us

Phone

803.909.7242