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Dazzling opportunities for intellectual exploration and entertainment await you as a Smithsonian Resident Associate!
Individual Membership

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Membership Benefits

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Purchase up to six Resident Associate Program tickets at the member rate Yes  
Purchase one Resident Associate Program ticket at the member rate   Yes
Savings of 25%-40% off most of the more than 1,000 educational and cultural programs we offer each year (Seniors 60 years or older often receive an additional 10% off) Yes Yes
The monthly Smithsonian Associate catalog delivered right to your door Yes Yes
FREE programs for Members only Yes Yes
10% Member Discount for the Smithsonian Museum Shops, the Smithsonian Catalog, and SmithsonianStore.com Yes Yes
10% Restaurant Discounts in several of the Smithsonian's museums Yes Yes
$5 Parking at four Colonial Parking garages, when attending Resident Associate weekend or evening programs Yes Yes
10% discount on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Discounts on fine art through the Smithsonian Art Collectors Program Yes Yes
Eligibility to participate in travel programs sponsored by Smithsonian Journeys Yes Yes
Annual subscription to Smithsonian Magazine, the monthly magazine of the arts, sciences, and history. A must-have for curious minds Optional Optional
Individual Membership

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Family Membership

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