Membership

Let Your Western Spirit Soar: Become a Member today!

When you become a member of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, you unlock a treasure trove of benefits that go beyond just visiting the museum. With unlimited admission all year long, not only will you discover a Western world waiting to be explored – you’ll also be invited into a vibrant community with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.

As a Western Spirit Member, you receive:

  • Unlimited admission for up to two (2) adults – including access to touring exhibits.
  • Two (2) additional guest passes
  • Complimentary admission to a variety of programs & discounted admission to premium programming.
  • Invitations to special Exhibition previews
  • Priority registration access to all programs and events
  • Up to 15% Discount at Western Spirit Store
  • 15% Canopy Hotel Discount
  • Digital Subscription to our Monthly Membership Newsletter

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*We offer a 20% discount on General Memberships for Veterans/Military, Educators/Students, Docents & Volunteers.
Please ask at the front desk.
Includes all the benefits of a General Membership plus:

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We offer membership discounts for Military/Veterans, Students, Educators, Docents, & Volunteers.
Please ask at the front desk.

Beyond the Membership Card: Expanding Your Horizon at Western Spirit through Sponsorship

While a membership card grants you admission to the museum, it’s merely a gateway to a world of artistic and historical exploration. To truly benefit from all that Western Spirit has to offer, we hope you will consider becoming a sponsoring member. Your deepened investment will not only give you year-round access to Western Spirit’s exhibits and programs, but you can also expect:

  • Complimentary “members” access all Western Spirit programming, including premium programs & special events.
  • Invitations to exhibition openings and donor recognition events
  • Unlimited admission for up to two (2) adults and all accompanied youth at 17 year or younger.
  • 6 additional guest passes
  • 1-Year Subscription to True West Magazine
  • Plus all Western Spirit “Core”  Membership Benefits:
    • Priority registration access to all programs and events
    • Complimentary Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Included
    • Complimentary ROAM* Reciprocal Membership
    • Complimentary NARM* Membership
    • Up to 15% Discount at Western Spirit Store
    • 15% Canopy Hotel Discount
    • Digital Subscription to our Monthly Membership Newsletter
  • Complimentary, Docent-led museum tour for you and up to 12 guests
  • Invitation to annual Donor Cocktail Party
  • Complimentary “members” access all Western Spirit programming, including premium programs & special events.
  • Invitations to exhibition openings and donor recognition events
  • Unlimited admission for up to two (2) adults and all accompanied youth at 17 year or younger.
  • 10 additional guest passes
  • 1-Year Subscription to True West Magazine
  • Plus all Western Spirit “Core”  Membership Benefits:
    • Priority registration access to all programs and events
    • Complimentary Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Included
    • Complimentary ROAM* Reciprocal Membership
    • Complimentary NARM* Membership
    • Up to 15% Discount at Western Spirit Store
    • 15% Canopy Hotel Discount
    • Digital Subscription to our Monthly Membership Newsletter
  • Sponsor Name recognition on museum video screens
  • Invitations to at least two (2) annual donor events
  • Preferred pricing for event space rental
  • Complimentary, Docent-led museum tour for you and up to 12 guests
  • Complimentary “members” access all Western Spirit programming, including premium programs & special events.
  • Invitations to exhibition openings and donor recognition events
  • Unlimited admission for up to two (2) adults and all accompanied youth at 17 year or younger.
  • 15 additional guest passes
  • 1-Year Subscription to True West Magazine
  • Plus all Western Spirit “Core”  Membership Benefits:
    • Priority registration access to all programs and events
    • Complimentary Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Included
    • Complimentary ROAM* Reciprocal Membership
    • Complimentary NARM* Membership
    • Up to 15% Discount at Western Spirit Store
    • 15% Canopy Hotel Discount
    • Digital Subscription to our Monthly Membership Newsletter
  • Sponsor Name recognition on the Museum’s “Spirit of the West” Wall and video screens
  • Exclusive Invitations to behind-the-scenes “hard hat” exhibition tours
  • Invitations to at least two (2) annual donor events
  • Preferred pricing for event space rental
  • Complimentary, Docent-led museum tour for you and up to 12 guests
  • Complimentary “members” access all Western Spirit programming, including premium programs & special events.
  • Invitations to exhibition openings and donor recognition events
  • Unlimited admission for up to two (2) adults and all accompanied youth at 17 year or younger.
  • 20 additional guest passes
  • 1-Year Subscription to True West Magazine
  • Plus all Western Spirit “Core”  Membership Benefits:
    • Priority registration access to all programs and events
    • Complimentary Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Included
    • Complimentary ROAM* Reciprocal Membership
    • Complimentary NARM* Membership
    • Up to 15% Discount at Western Spirit Store
    • 15% Canopy Hotel Discount
    • Digital Subscription to our Monthly Membership Newsletter
  • Invitations to private Exploratory Tour Events, Artist Exclusives and behind-the-scenes “hard hat” exhibition tours
  • Sponsor Name recognition on the Museum’s “Spirit of the West” Wall and video screens
  • Invitations to at least two (2) annual donor events
  • Preferred pricing for event space rental
  • Complimentary, Docent-led museum tour for you and up to 12 guests
  • Complimentary “members” access all Western Spirit programming, including premium programs & special events.
  • Invitations to exhibition openings and donor recognition events
  • Unlimited admission for up to two (2) adults and all accompanied youth at 17 year or younger.
  • 25 additional guest passes
  • 1-Year Subscription to True West Magazine
  • Plus all Western Spirit “Core”  Membership Benefits:
    • Priority registration access to all programs and events
    • Complimentary Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Included
    • Complimentary ROAM* Reciprocal Membership
    • Complimentary NARM* Membership
    • Up to 15% Discount at Western Spirit Store
    • 15% Canopy Hotel Discount
    • Digital Subscription to our Monthly Membership Newsletter
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Become a Western Spirit Member!

Smithsonian Affiliates

Visit more than 50 Affiliates through the Affiliate Reciprocal Membership program! This program a network of Smithsonian Affiliate organizations which have elected to participate in the reciprocal program and offer reciprocal benefits to other Smithsonian Affiliate members. Smithsonian Affiliate members from an Affiliate organization who present a current Smithsonian Affiliate membership card are entitled to benefits at participating Affiliate organizations.

ROAM

*We are a proud member of the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM). Museum memberships at the Contributing Level and above receive reciprocal membership to 300+ museum institutions in the U.S. and Canada. A current Scottsdale’s Museum of the West member card displaying a ROAM logo must be presented at participating museums to obtain reciprocal benefits, including free admission. Benefits vary based on institution. For a complete list of participating museums and benefits, please visit the ROAM website HERE.

NARM

Additionally, Western Spirit is a member of The North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM). There are more than 1,300 member institutions in six different countries for people with NARM-level benefits to explore. The NARM Association boasts an array of top-notch institutional members from arts and history museums to botanical gardens, children’s museums, science centers, and more. For a complete list of participating museums and benefits, please visit the NARM website HERE.