What Membership Offers
Explore different levels in the Center for Puppetry Arts' Membership program and choose what is right for you.
Become a Member
Discover the Magic of the Center as a Member!
Members are the first to hear, first to see, and first to experience the best of the Center for Puppetry Arts!
Join the 1978 Society
Become a Member of the 1978 Society!
Belong to something extraordinary. 1978 Society Members enable the Center to deliver on its artistic, cultural, and educational mission. Members receive specially curated benefits that provide a deeper connection to all that goes on in front of the curtain and behind the scenes.
Membership Benefits Include
UNLIMITED ACCESS to all Museum Exhibitions
20% DISCOUNT on eligible Family Series shows*
20% DISCOUNT on eligible Adult Series shows*
10% DISCOUNT on Gift Shop purchases
Invitations to selected Mainstage dress rehearsals
Invitations to special events and exhibition opening receptions
Reciprocal Membership benefits nationwide through NARM and ROAM (Family Level + up)
FREE admission to Monster Mash
Discounts on selected programs and birthday parties
Unlimited access to Monthly Activities like Sketchbook Saturdays and Cereal Saturdays
Digital Membership cards
Online handling fees waived
1978 Society Membership Benefits Include
All standard Membership benefits
Unlimited daytime Museum Admission and discounted tickets for 9
15% discount in the Gift Shop
Recognition in the Annual Report
Recognition on the annual donor board displayed in the lobby
One complimentary Family-level Gift Membership
Invitation to the annual Patron Party
Concierge invitations and access around programs and performances
Membership: Detailed Benefits per Level
BENEFIT | Individual | Dual | Family | Puppet Prime | Sustainer |
Price | $55 | $75 | $110 | $175 | $300 |
Tax-deductible amount | $55 | $75 | $110 | $175 | $300 |
Admits* | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
UNLIMITED ACCESS to all Museum Exhibitions* | X | X | X | X | X |
20% DISCOUNT on eligible Family Series shows* | X | X | X | X | X |
20% DISCOUNT on eligible Adult Series shows* | X | X | X | X | X |
20% DISCOUNT on Workshops* | X | X | X | X | X |
$10 OFF Puppetry Pro Classes* | X | X | X | X | X |
10% DISCOUNT on Gift Shop purchases | X | X | X | X | X |
Invitations to selected Mainstage dress rehearsals | X | X | X | X | X |
Invitations to special events and exhibition openings | X | X | X | X | X |
FREE admission to Monster Mash | X | X | X | X | X |
Discounts on Birthday Parties | X | X | X | X | X |
Digital Membership Cards (through Cuseum) | X | X | X | X | X |
Online handling fees waived | X | X | X | X | X |
1978 Society: Detailed Benefits per Level
BENEFITS | Benefactor’s Circle | Impresario’s Circle | Director’s Circle | Founder’s Circle | Emeritus Circle |
Price | $500 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $10,000 |
Tax-deductible amount | $500 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $4,500 | $9,000 |
Private VIP Tour of the Center | X | X | X | X | |
Free Admission to Select Events | X | X | X | ||
Individual String Fling Tickets | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
Sketch or Rendering from Center Show | X | X |
Purchase a Gift Membership
The Gift that Keeps Giving All Year Long
Your recipient will enjoy 12 months of unlimited Museum access, ticket discounts, special event invitations, and more! Select a level, send now directly, or send to your special recipient yourself.
Membership Terms & Details
Memberships are non-refundable and fully tax-deductible.
*Membership discounts exclude Signature Series Performances, discounts only apply to regular-priced tickets. Membership level determines the quantity of admissions and discounted tickets that may be purchased per performance.
ᵀCenter for Puppetry Arts Memberships at the Family level and up get you free admission or discounts to hundreds of AMAZING PLACES across North America and other countries! Explore the lists now through the links to NARM and ROAM below:
