Become A Member
Become a member by purchasing membership at any of the Levels listed below. All membership levels provide the following Museum Offers:
Free admission to museum tours
5% discount on purchases in the “Motherland Museum Shop”
Advance notice to public lectures, programs, and workshops
An official membership card
Please note that you can become a member by purchasing a membership on the Shop page or by clicking Join below. As a reminder, a donation does not count towards a membership. However, 100% of every donation support our work. We deeply appreciate your support!
Your contribution is tax deductible The Griot Museum of Black History's federal tax identification number is: 43-1603733
Membership Levels
Help us grow and enjoy some exclusive benefits:
Villager’s Circle
$50/ year
Unlimited museum admission
10% discount at the motherland gift shop
Advance notice of programs and exhibitions
Sankofa Circle
$100 - $499/ year
Villager’s circle benefits
Invitation to “Member only” events
$25 gift certificate redeemable in the Motherland gift shop
Growing Griot
Ages 12 and under
$15/ year
Unlimited museum admission
10% discount at the motherland gift shop
The Griot Society
$500+/ year
Sankofa Circle Benefits
Name Plaque at the Griot and on our website
Complimentary one-time use of The Griot Galleries for your event
Circle of Elders
Ages 62 and above
$35/ year
Unlimited museum admission
10% discount at the motherland gift shop
The Griot Society Members
Sara Burke
Lois D. Conley
William L Clay, Sr. US. Congressman, retd
Richard K. Gaines
Chief Sherman George
Dr. Joi Irving
Lee Jeffries
Brian Krueger
Daniel Moody
Dr. Amanda Murphy
Leon Sharpe
Nathan Shrenk
Mildred P. Smith (In memory of Tommie L. Pettaway and Georgia Mae Allen)
Myrtis E., Spencer
Mary Strauss
Dr. Donald M. Suggs
Yusef Z. Scoggin
Ada Taylor
Earline Walker
Dr. John Wright Sr.
Clarence A. Zacher, In Memoriam
Want to Share Your Membership Experience?
Your contributions will be tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
You may complete your membership online or via US mail. If you use US mail, please complete the membership form and return it with your payment confirmation from Paypal. You will receive your membership materials within 7-10 business days. Please note, all memberships are annual, individual and non-transferrable.
The Griot Museum of Black History's federal tax identification number is: 43-1603733
