Become A Member


The St. Petersburg Museum of History shares the story of Florida and the Sunshine City’s contribution to our state’s spectacular history.

Museum membership opens a door to a century of protecting, preserving and sharing our city’s rich past. A past which otherwise may be lost. The Museum of History will help future generations of Floridians comprehend their history and recognize the achievements of those who came before them. We cannot accomplish this without you. Thank you for your membership!

All Museum of History members receive unlimited Museum access, exhibit sneak previews, access to the Archives, as well as discounted admission to events and in the gift shop. Qualifying members are enrolled in the North American Museum Reciprocal Association, granting access to museums throughout North America.


 
 
 

Membership Levels

Questions about Membership? Contact the Museum's Guest Relations Desk for more information at (727) 894-1052 ext. 200 | membership@spmoh.org

Benoist Society, $1,914*

  • Unlimited Admission to the Museum

  • Discounted Admission to Museum Events

  • Discounted Admission to Historic Boat and Trolley Tours

  • Exclusive Museum Previews

  • Free Admission to Archival Library by Appointment

  • Discounts in Gift Shop & Local Businesses such as Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium

  • Free Reciprocal Admission Months to Local Museums

  • Museum E-newsletter The Sea Breeze

In addition, Benoist Members will receive:
  • Six (6) Member Cards 
  • NARM membership
  • Invitations to exclusive events, including:
    • Free Cocktails with the Curator Event (private party & tour)
    • VIP Cocktail Party for Happy Hour with the Historian 
    • VIP Historic Boat Tour of the Waterfront 
    • Annual Social Outing 
  • Discounted Museum Venue Rentals
  • Two free tickets and VIP Seating for Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Limited Edition Photo from the Museum's Archives 
  • Benoist Recognition Plaque in Flight Gallery

*Renewal is $1,000 after first year of membership.

 

 

Sustainer Society, $1,000

  • Unlimited Admission to the Museum

  • Discounted Admission to Museum Events

  • Discounted Admission to Historic Boat and Trolley Tours

  • Exclusive Museum Previews

  • Free Admission to Archival Library by Appointment

  • Discounts in Gift Shop & Local Businesses such as Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium

  • Free Reciprocal Admission Months to Local Museums

  • Museum E-newsletter The Sea Breeze

In addition, St. Pete Settler Members will receive:
  • Six (6) Member Cards 
  • NARM membership
  • Free Cocktails with the Curator Event
  • Cocktails with the Curator (private party & tour) 
  • Free VIP Seating for Happy Hour with the Historian
  • VIP Cocktail Party for Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Discounted Museum Venue Rentals

 


 

St. Pete Settler, $500

  • Unlimited admission to the Museum
  • Discounted or free admission to Museum events, including Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Early access to sign up for frequently sold-out speaker series, Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Exclusive exhibit previews
  • Free admission to our Archival library (includes thousands of historical images, documents and maps)
  • Time Travelers Reciprocal Membership
  • North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Membership 
  • Museum e-newsletter and activities calendar
  • Discounts at the Museum Gift Shop and local retail outlets and eateries
In addition, St. Pete Settler Members will receive:

 

  • Six (6) Member Cards 
  • NARM membership
  • Free Cocktails with the Curator  Event

 


 

Pinellas Pioneer, $250

  • Unlimited admission to the Museum
  • Discounted or free admission to Museum events, including Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Early access to sign up for frequently sold out speaker series, Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Exclusive exhibit previews
  • Free admission to our Archival library (includes thousands of historical images, documents and maps)
  • Time Travelers Reciprocal Membership
  • North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Membership
  • Museum e-newsletter and activities calendar
  • Discounts at the Museum Gift Shop and local retail outlets and eateries
In addition, Pinellas Pioneer Members will receive:

 

  • Four (4) Member 
  • NARM Membership

 

 

Mary Wheeler Eaton Founder, $100

  • Unlimited admission to the Museum
  • Discounted or free admission to Museum events, including Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Early access to sign up for frequently sold out speaker series, Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Exclusive exhibit previews
  • Free admission to our Archival library (includes thousands of historical images, documents and maps)
  • Time Travelers Reciprocal Membership
  • North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) Reciprocal Membership
  • Museum e-newsletter and activities calendar
  • Discounts at the Museum Gift Shop and local retail outlets and eateries
In addition, Mary Wheeler Eaton Founder Members will receive:

 

  • Four (4) Member Cards
  •  NARM Membership

 

 

Couples, $75

  • Unlimited admission to the Museum
  • Discounted or free admission to Museum events, including Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Early access to sign up for frequently sold out speaker series, Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Exclusive exhibit previews
  • Free admission to our Archival library (includes thousands of historical images, documents and maps)
  • Time Travelers Reciprocal Membership
  • Museum e-newsletter and activities calendar
  • Discounts at the Museum Gift Shop and local retail outlets and eateries
In addition, Couples Members will receive:

 

  • Two (2) Member Cards + 2 Museum Passes

 


 

Individual, $50

  • Unlimited admission to the Museum
  • Discounted or free admission to Museum events, including Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Early access to sign up for frequently sold out speaker series, Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Exclusive exhibit previews
  • Free admission to our Archival library (includes thousands of historical images, documents and maps)
  • Time Travelers Reciprocal Membership
  • Museum e-newsletter and activities calendar
  • Discounts at the Museum Gift Shop and local retail outlets and eateries
In addition, Individual Members will receive:

 

  • One (1) Member Card 

 


 

Student/Teacher, $25

  • Unlimited admission to the Museum
  • Discounted or free admission to Museum events, including Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Early access to sign up for frequently sold out speaker series, Happy Hour with the Historian
  • Exclusive exhibit previews
  • Free admission to our Archival library (includes thousands of historical images, documents and maps)
  • Time Travelers Reciprocal Membership
  • Museum e-newsletter and activities calendar
  • Discounts at the Museum Gift Shop and local retail outlets and eateries
In addition, Student/Teacher Members will receive:

 

  • One (1) Member Card 
    Teacher/Student ID required

 

Members-Only Reciprocal Admissions & Discounts

All Year Long:

  • MOSI – 50%
  • American Victory Ship – 50%
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium – 50%
  • Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center – Free
  • Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro – 10% entire bill

Free Admission to the Following 

  • January – Dali Museum
  • March – Tampa Bay Watch
  • April – Imagine Museum
  • May – Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro
  • June – Sunken Gardens
  • July – Museum of Fine Arts
  • August – Selby Gardens
  • September – Henry B. Plant Museum
  • October – Florida Holocaust Museum
  • December – James Museum of Western Art


"[The St. Petersburg Museum of History.] What a pearl that place is, what a gem."
— Randy Wayne White,

Best-selling Author, 2019 Lifetime Literary Award Winner


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