What does my free daily admission include?
Your membership includes grounds access seven days a week during posted museum hours, including Wednesdays, when the property is closed to the general public. Members also enjoy complimentary admission to family-friendly programs like Science Saturdays, Summer Nights at Hagley, and more.
How do members get tickets to Fireworks at Hagley?
Fireworks at Hagley is an exclusive members-only event held over two Fridays each June. Active members as of April 1 receive a mailed invitation with ticket ordering information. Members with an email address on file receive a link to purchase tickets online shortly after invitations are mailed. Members who join after April 1 are still eligible to purchase Fireworks tickets. Please contact the Membership Office for ticket information. Sponsor and Benefactor members receive complimentary admission tickets and parking based on their membership level.
What are NARM reciprocal benefits?
Household, Patron, Sponsor, and Benefactor memberships include reciprocal benefits through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association. NARM members enjoy reciprocal admission and other member benefits at more than 1,300 participating museums, gardens, and cultural institutions throughout North America.
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Please note that reciprocal benefits do not apply at participating institutions within a 15-mile radius of Hagley. We recommend contacting the institution before your visit to confirm available benefits.
What discount do members receive in the Hagley Museum Store?
Individual, Dual, and Household members receive a 10% discount in the Hagley Museum Store. Patron, Sponsor, and Benefactor members receive an increased 15% discount.
Can I apply admission toward a membership?
Yes. General admission may be applied toward the purchase of a new Hagley membership. Please visit the Visitor Center to upgrade your admission before leaving or contact the membership office within 30 days of your visit.
When will I receive my membership cards?
Membership cards are mailed and typically arrive within 7 to 10 business days. In the meantime, you can still enjoy your membership benefits. Simply check in at the Visitor Center using your name, and our staff will look up your active membership.
Is my membership tax deductible?
The Internal Revenue Service has determined that the deductibility of membership must be reduced by the value of certain benefits. If you waive your optional benefits (which can include complimentary guest passes, complimentary fireworks tickets, Smithsonian Magazine, and Hagley Store gift cards), your membership fee is fully tax deductible. If you do not waive optional benefits, the amount of your membership fee that is tax deductible is listed below:
Benefactor - All but $341
Sponsor - All but $269
Patron - All but $121
Household/Staff - All but $88
Dual - All but $66
Individual - All but $44
Can I use a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) to pay for my membership?
Yes, but in doing so the member agrees to waive all benefits, under the IRS rules for deductibility. If event tickets or other tangible benefits accorded to this level are desired, the member will need to issue payment outside the DAF for them.
How do I learn about what’s happening at Hagley?
As a Hagley member, you will receive our quarterly award-winning Hagley Magazine which highlights upcoming programs and activities as well as what is new with our collections, property updates, and special events. We highly recommend that you share your email so that you will receive our weekly eblasts about the latest news and can stay current on hours, program updates, and more. You can also visit Hagley's website for the latest information about upcoming events.
Can I bring my dog for walks at Hagley?
Hagley always welcomes service dogs. Pets are not allowed during regular hours or during major events like Fireworks at Hagley, the Hagley Car Show, or the Hagley Craft Fair. Leashed, well-socialized dogs are welcome during Summer Nights at Hagley held on Wednesday evenings in June, July, and August.
Is food available for purchase at the museum? Can I bring a picnic?
Yes and yes! Grab-and-go options, including prepackaged food from Jamestown Catering, are available at the Visitor Center. A vending machine is located in the powder yard near the Machine Shop. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Picnic tables are located throughout the property, including near the barn in the Historic Home and Garden area, the Machine Shop, and the pavilion on Workers’ Hill.
Are There Seasonal or Other Closures That Impact Benefits?
Yes. Please note that Hagley’s benefits are subject to seasonal and event-based closures. During the month of January, only the Nation of Inventors exhibition and the Museum Store are open; the grounds are closed to the general public and members, and walking the property is not permitted. Additionally, access to the property is limited during special events such as Fireworks at Hagley, the Hagley Car Show, and the Hagley Craft Fair. For up-to-date hours and full details on closures throughout the year, please visit hagley.org/hours-tickets.
Is there anything we missed?
Contact Katie Paradise at kparadise@hagley.org or (302) 658-2400, ext. 235.
