A unique opportunity to become a Member of the National Museum of African American History and Culture is included with your registration for this special event. Your complimentary one-year Supporter-level membership includes:

• A 10% discount at the Sweet Home Café, most Smithsonian museum stores, and SmithsonianStore.com when you present your exclusive Membership card; not combinable with other offers*
• Our American Story, a regular educational online series
• Email updates about Museum news when you opt in to receive Museum emails during the registration process
• Admission to the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City
• Members-only passes available to reserve online

As a Member of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, you'll help connect stories, scholarship, art, and artifacts from the past and present that have shaped our nation. Members bring African American history and culture to light.

Unable to attend The Purple Ball but still interested in becoming a Member? Click the button below for more information.

* Discount does not apply to the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. For Membership levels less than $500, the Smithsonian museum stores discount is valid on purchases up to $200.
**Active Members of the Museum that use their Member discount code to purchase to the Purple Ball are exempt from the complimentary membership offer. Members wishing to receive a complimentary Supporter membership (a $25 value) should not use the discount code.