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Membership at The Rockwell Museum offers something for everyone! Join or renew as a Member today and choose the benefit level and optional enhancements that are right for you. Members are families, individuals, longtime supporters and new faces: you belong here.

Join The Rockwell and support our nationally-recognized collection, innovative programming, unique and engaging events and educational outreach initiatives! Our Corning, NY, Museum is the hub of our community and relies on the support of members and community partners.

Step 1: Choose a Level

  • Unlimited free admission for one member all year long (kids are always free!)
  • 10% off in The Museum Store plus special double discount days
  • Free or reduced tickets to events such as exhibition openings, live music and lectures (admit one)
  • Complimentary food and beverage at select events
  • Priority registration for The Rockwell’s most popular events

  • Unlimited free admission for two members all year long (kids are always free!)
  • Free admission for two guests per visit (member must be present)
  • 10% off in The Museum Store plus special double discount days
  • Free or reduced tickets to events such as exhibition openings, live music and lectures (admit two)
  • Complimentary food and beverage at select events
  • Priority registration for The Rockwell’s most popular events
  • Free or reduced admission to over 1,200 museums across North America through three reciprocal programs: Museums West, NARM and ROAM

  • All Dual-level benefits plus:
  • Unlimited free admission to The Rockwell Museum and KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab for two members (kids are always free!)
  • Sharable Membership Card for transferrable free admission for up to two additional adults (member need not be present)
  • 15% discount on a birthday party at KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab

  • All Dual-level benefits
  • Unlimited free admission for two members and up to four guests per visit
  • Recognition for supporting The Rockwell Museum’s exhibitions, education programs and cultural events

  • All Dual-level benefits
  • Unlimited free admission for two members and up to four guests per visit
  • Recognition for supporting The Rockwell Museum’s exhibitions, education programs and cultural events
  • Invitations to select Silver Dollar Society events

This dedicated group of supporters is fundamental to the Museum’s success!

Step 2: Choose Enhancements

For an additional annual fee, members can further customize any of the membership levels to align with specific interests. Enhancements are added to an existing membership and cannot be purchased separately.

For members enthusiastic about new experiences, fresh ideas and emerging artists: The Rockwell Ambassadors is a membership group for young adults and people who share these interests. Connect with others while contributing to the Rockwell’s work for arts and culture in our region.

  • Invitations to Ambassador-only activities such as private tours, inspired excursions and opportunities to meet visiting artists
  • Experiencing the Museum’s work up-close, including an invitation to the annual Director’s Party just for Ambassadors
  • Professional development and volunteer opportunities with the region’s only Smithsonian Affiliate
  • Connections with community leaders, including invitations to select Silver Dollar Society events

For Members interested in additional engagement with the Smithsonian Institution! Receive a subscription to Smithsonian Magazine along with special discounts and privileges when you visit Smithsonian museums around the United States.

  • One-year subscription to Smithsonian Magazine
  • A personalized Smithsonian Affiliate membership card
  • Free admission to the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York, NY
  • 10% discount on café dining at Smithsonian Museums in DC
  • 10% discount on all Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
  • 10% discount on all IMAX tickets at the Smithsonian
  • Reciprocal Admission/Discount benefits at participating Smithsonian Affiliate museums around the country
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Reciprocal Benefits

One of the best benefits that Members at the Dual level and above enjoy is participation in three reciprocal programs that allow free admission to art museums across the country–Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM), North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) program, and Museums West consortium.

This means your Rockwell Membership allows entry to over 1,200 museums across North America free-of-charge. Perfect for travelers and commuters to the Corning area!

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About the Silver Dollar Society

This is an annual membership for deeply committed members.

This dedicated group of supporters is fundamental to our success. The Silver Dollar Society provides the support required to create outstanding exhibits at The Rockwell Museum.

The Society ensures The Rockwell advances in its role as an important community resource, a place of learning for adults, teens and children, and a world-class museum of art that reflects the American experience.

Learn More
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Gift a Membership

A gift for those who have everything.

Gift recipients tell us they love receiving museum membership as a local experience that changes all year long! Our most popular is the Dual level membership for two cardholders.

Gift a Membership

Membership Questions? We’re Listening!

Katharine Mead, Membership & Grants Manager

607-974-4254 | membership@rockwellmuseum.org

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Jan 20

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

Monday, Jan 20 @ 9:00 am

Free Museum Admission made possible by Williams Toyota

Jan 22

Corning-Painted Post Unified Art: Color, Shape & Texture Student Exhibition Reception

Wednesday, Jan 22 @ 4:00 pm

Free and open to family and friends of students | No registration required

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Jan 27

Day Off at the Art Lab! | Corning Painted Post School District Conference Day

Monday, Jan 27 @ 9:00 am

Enjoy a day of creativity in the Art Lab while the kids are off from school!

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Jan 29

Day Off at the Art Lab! | Lunar New Year

Wednesday, Jan 29 @ 9:00 am

Enjoy a day of creativity in the Art Lab while the kids are off from school!

Jan 30

Color! Lecture Series | Loaded Color: How Plenty of Pink and Bits of Blue Imbue Meaning with Anna Warfield

Thursday, Jan 30 @ 6:00 pm

Open to the public | Advance registration encouraged

An adult is reading a group of children a story.
Feb 6

Lil Rockwell | Story Hour: Friendship

Thursday, Feb 6 @ 10:00 am

Free for children and their caregivers | No registration required

Feb 11

Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes | Musicians’ Choice Chamber Series: Storied Winds

Tuesday, Feb 11 @ 7:30 pm

Advance Registration Encouraged

Feb 14

TRL! Concert in the Gallery featuring Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light

Friday, Feb 14 @ 7:15 pm

Open to the public | Registration Encouraged

Feb 15
Feb 20

North to Freedom | A Documentary Film Written & Produced by Brian Frey

Thursday, Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm

Free and open to the public | Advance Registration Encouraged 

Feb 22

Family Day | TCO’s Opera-Go-Round Presents The Ugly Duckling

Saturday, Feb 22 @ 11:00 am

Included with regular Museum admission; no registration required

Mar 4

Gallery Talk | Dusk ‘til Dawn: The Color of Night

Tuesday, Mar 4 @ 2:00 pm

Open to the public | Included with regular Museum admission

Mar 6

Lil Rockwell | Camouflaged Animals

Thursday, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am

Free for children and their caregivers | No registration required

Mar 7

TRL! Concert in the Gallery featuring The Ladles

Friday, Mar 7 @ 7:15 pm

Open to the public | Registration Encouraged

Mar 13

Color! Lecture Series | Diné (Navajo) Tapestry Artist, DY Begay: A Master Colorist with Cécile R. Ganteaume

Thursday, Mar 13 @ 6:00 pm

Open to the public | Advance registration encouraged

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Mar 24

Day Off at the Art Lab! | Corning Painted Post School District Conference Day

Monday, Mar 24 @ 9:00 am

Enjoy a day of creativity in the Art Lab while the kids are off from school!

Mar 28

Rockwell Ambassador-Only | Antigravity Exhibition Opening: Anna Warfield

Friday, Mar 28 @ 5:30 pm

Free for Members with Ambassador Enhancement

Apr 1

Gallery Talk | A Still Life Illusion

Tuesday, Apr 1 @ 2:00 pm

Open to the public | Included with regular Museum admission

An adult is reading a group of children a story.
Apr 3

Lil Rockwell | Story Hour: Earth Day

Thursday, Apr 3 @ 10:00 am

Free for children and their caregivers | No registration required

Apr 5

Family Day | Robots Invade the Art Lab!

Saturday, Apr 5 @ 10:00 am

Included with regular Museum admission | No registration required

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Apr 12

Spring Break: April 12-20 | Art Lab Open All Week Long!

Saturday, Apr 12 @ 9:00 am

Enjoy a day of creativity in the Art Lab while the kids are off from school!

Apr 24

Color! Lecture Series | Color Proof: Books that Shaped How We See with Jennifer Cohlman Bracchi

Thursday, Apr 24 @ 6:00 pm

Open to the public | Advance registration encouraged  

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May 1

Lil Rockwell Project: A Rainbow of Flowers

Thursday, May 1 @ 10:00 am

Free for children and their caregivers | No registration required

May 15

Color! Lecture Series | An Evening with The Rockwell Museum’s New Executive Director, Erin M. Coe

Thursday, May 15 @ 6:00 pm

Open to the public | Advance registration encouraged

May 24

GlassFest: Free Art Lab Admission

Saturday, May 24 @ 9:00 am

Free and open to the public | No registration required