Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites

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Join a community of people who share our mission to preserve:

• 20 historic structures

• 60,000+ collections and artifacts

• 3 centuries of rich heritage

Why Should You Join?

Experience the pride and deep satisfaction that comes from supporting the structures so highly regarded and important to the American story that the U.S. Secretary of Interior named them a National Historic Landmark District.

Your 100% tax-deductible contribution will help support:

  • The care of our ever-expanding collections.
  • Education for all ages about Bethlehem’s past through engaging and diverse programming.
  • The ability to care for our astounding 18th century buildings.
  • Development of new and exciting online and in person events that everyone will enjoy
  • Add a Smithsonian Affiliate Membership for just $20. Learn more about Smithsonian benefits here.

All Members Receive

  • Free Admission to the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts and the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem
  • Early Access to book Holiday Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
  • Early Access to pre-order Groman's Sugar Cookies for the Holiday Season
  • Free Access to the Self-Guided Heritage Trail
  • 10% Discount at Our Gift Shops, In-Store & Online
  • Guest Passes to Share with Friends and Family
  • Exclusive Insider Information from our Members Only Newsletter
  • Free tickets for Two to the Blueberry Festival and Apple Days
  • Discounted Walking Tour Tickets

Members also receive free access to the Self-Guided Heritage Trail. Check out a free demo by clicking this link.

Members joining at the de Schweinitz ($125) level or above receive reciprocal membership to over 1,000 cultural institutions through the NARM (North American Reciprocal Museums) program. Visit the NARM website to see a list of participating museums and benefits.

Membership Levels

  • Standard Benefits for 1 person
  • 2 museum guest passes

Standard Benefits for 2 people who live beyond a 40 mile radius of Bethlehem

  • Standard Benefits for 1 person
  • 2 museum guest passes
  • Standard Benefits for 2 adults and 4 children (until age 18) in the same household
  • 2 museum guest passes
  • Standard Benefits for 2 adults and 4 children
  • 4 museum guest passes
  • 2 historic walk passes
  • Receive reciprocal membership to over 1,000 cultural institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM).
  • Standard Benefits for 2 adults and all children in household
  • 6 museum guest passes
  • 2 historic walk passes
  • Receive reciprocal membership to over 1,000 cultural institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM).
  • Museum Benefits
    • 4 Individual Membership Cards listed in your company’s name
    • Invitations to exhibit openings
    • 10% discount to all museum stores
  • Cross Marketing
    • Acknowledgement on HBMS website
    • Recommendations to site rental prospects
  • Standard Benefits for 2 adults and all children in household
  • 6 museum guest passes
  • 2 historic walk passes
  • Private guided tour of Burnside Plantation
  • Receive reciprocal membership to over 1,000 cultural institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM)
  • Standard Benefits for 2 adults and all children in household
  • 6 guest passes
  • 2 historic walk passes
  • Private guided tour of Burnside Plantation
  • Invitation to the Kemerer Society Reception
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the Prime dollhouse collection
  • Private Tour for 12 of the 1762 Waterworks
  • Receive reciprocal membership to over 1,000 cultural institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM).
  • Standard Benefits for 2 adults and all children in household
  • 8 guest passes
  • 4 historic walk passes
  • Private guided tour of Burnside Plantation
  • Invitation to the Kemerer Society Reception
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the Prime dollhouse collection
  • Private Tour for 12 of the 1762 Waterworks
  • Invitation to 1741 Society reception
  • Receive reciprocal membership to over 1,000 cultural institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM).
  • Standard Benefits for 2 adults and all children in household
  • 8 guest passes
  • 4 historic walk passes
  • Private guided tour of Burnside Plantation
  • Invitation to the Kemerer Society Reception
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the Prime dollhouse collection
  • Private Tour for 12 of the 1762 Waterworks
  • Invitation to 1741 Society reception
  • 2 tickets to the Annual Holiday Dinner & Auction
  • Receive reciprocal membership to over 1,000 cultural institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM).
  • Standard Benefits for 2 adults and all children in household
  • 10 guest passes
  • 6 historic walk passes
  • Private guided tour of Burnside Plantation
  • Invitation to the Kemerer Society Reception
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the Prime dollhouse collection
  • Private Tour for 12 of the 1762 Waterworks
  • Invitation to 1741 Society reception
  • 2 tickets to the Annual Holiday Dinner & Auction
  • Receive reciprocal membership to over 1,000 cultural institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museums Association (NARM).

The Many Ways You Can Join

In Person

In person at the Visitor Center.

Phone/Mail

To join over the phone or to request a mail-in form call 610-882-0450 ext. 12 or email Cari Maslow.

Questions or comments about membership?
Contact Cari Maslow at 610-882-0450 ext. 12
or by email at [email protected].

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Historic Bethlehem Partnership, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Registration and financial information about Historic Bethlehem Partnership, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999, or on the web at www.dos.state.pa.us. Registration does not imply endorsement.