Museum Membership

Memberships

Honor & Preserve the Legacy of Veterans

R.I Bong Veterans Center is a nonprofit museum that serves as an important cultural and historical institution. We are dedicated to commemorating the sacrifices and contributions of individuals who have served in the armed forces.

By joining R.I. Bong Veterans Center, you contribute to the preservation of history and help ensure that future generations have access to resources and exhibits to educate them about the experiences of veterans.

Current Members

Thank you!

Find information about digital membership cards, read our membership FAQ, and learn about reciprocal museums and science centers.
Still have membership questions? Contact us!

Basic Benefits – These are the benefits Members of all levels enjoy:

  • Free year-round admission to the Bong Veterans Center
  • Invitations to exclusive Member events
  • Special discounts to classes, lectures, and more
  • 10% discount in our Museum Store
  • Full or partial tax deduction 


Click on the membership levels below to explore the specific benefits of each level, including the additional benefits of higher-level membership.*  **

Member Benefits

All memberships include*:

  • Unlimited Admission year-round (see membership details for numbers who can enter on each membership level)
  • 10% discount in our Museum Store
  • Invited to Center activities and events
  • Notifications of Center Programming
  • Discounted admission for select programs and events

Airman Student $35 (must have active student ID) 
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  • Free admission daily for member
  • 10% discount on in store purchases
  • Info on Bong Center Activities 
  • Discounted admission for select programs and events

Airman First Class – $75
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  • Free admission daily for member
  • +10% discount on in store purchases
  • Special invitation events (events may be subject to change):
    2 Escape the Bong
    4th of July viewing party (outside & inside viewing available)
  • All the info on Bong Center Activities 
  • Discounted admission for select programs and events

Staff Sergeant – Group/Family of 5 – $125 

Purchase here

  • 5 free admissions daily
  • 10% discount on in store purchases
  • All the info on Bong Center Activities 
  • Discounted admission for select programs and events
  • NARM benefits, their site for details

Master Sergeant – $200

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  • 8 Free admissions daily
  • +%15 discount on in store purchases
  • BONG CENTER CHALLENGE COIN
  • 2 admissions Special Invitation events including: 2 Escape the Bong and Private 4th of July viewing party onsite (indoor and outdoor viewing sites)
  • All the info on Bong Center Activities 
  • Discounted admission for select programs and events
  • NARM benefits, see their site for details

Lieutenant -(Business/Corporate) – $350
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  • Free admission for 10 daily
  • +15% discount on in-store purchases
  • BONG CENTER CHALLENGE COIN
  • Special invitation events including:
    2 Escape the Bong and 4th of July viewing party onsite (outside & inside viewing available)
  • All the info on Bong Center Activities 
  • Discounted admission for select programs and events
  • NARM benefits, see their site for details

4 Star General – $1000
Purchase here

  • Admission Free for 20 daily
  • 2 private guided tours for up to 20 admissions (must reserve in advance)
  • +15% discount on in-store purchases
  • One 4 hour full facility rental (birthday, celebration of life, anniversary, MUST reserve in advance)
  • BONG CENTER CHALLENGE COIN
  • Special invitation events including (events may be subject to change):
    2 Escape the Bong tickets and 4th of July viewing party (indoor & outdoor viewing areas available)
  • All details on Bong Center Activities 
  • Discounted admission for select programs and events
  • NARM benefits, see their site for details

SPECIAL MembersHIP Benefits

memberships Staff sGt & Above:

Your membership (Staff Sargent & above) grants you access to thousands of cultural institutions for free through NARM!

The NARM Association is an extensive network of hundreds of cultural institutions across Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the United States. It connects their memberships for unprecedented access to arts, science, history, botanical gardens, and more.

Visiting Soon?

If you are purchasing a membership with the goal of visiting our museum immediately, please show your membership order confirmation and a photo ID when you arrive to use your free admission benefits. Your digital membership card will be sent to you via email within 5 business days of your purchase.

Digital Membership Cards

As part of our commitment to sustainable practices, we are offering a faster and greener way to deliver membership benefits to our Members.

Members who join or renew will receive a link to download their digital membership card, which provides a more efficient and convenient way to access membership information and benefits.

This environmentally-friendly approach supports our vision to connect people to history and reduces our environmental footprint. Please see our FAQ to answer many of your questions.

 

* Benefits subject to change.
** Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day (we serve free Thanksgiving meal for veterans and their family), Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Discounts - Only One Per Membership

Senior
$5.00 discount for adults age 65+ on any membership level

Veteran
$10.00 discount for veterans on any membership level

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Make sure to explore our blog section, where you’ll find a treasure trove of fascinating articles from the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center.

Member Benefits

  • Digital membership card (see FAQ for more information)
  • Unlimited Admission year-round (see membership details for numbers who can enter on each membership level)
  • Invited to all Center activities and events
  • Notifications of Center programming
  • Discounted admission for select programs and events
  • The satisfaction you are supporting the preservation of the best stories in the Northland!

All memberships include: