Become a Member
Explore Conner Prairie all year long when you become a member! For as little as $5 a month you will build family connections, life-long memories and earn exclusive privileges. With experiences changing throughout the year, your family will have something new to see and do with each visit. Join now and visit often!
With your membership you receive free admission, invitations to member-only events, discounts and more! Come with a family of four just twice a year and your membership has already paid for itself!
Because we are a member of the Smithsonian Affiliations program, the first Affiliate in Indiana, when you join Conner Prairie you not only become a member with us, you also become a member of the Smithsonian. You receive these great member perks:
- FREE unlimited admission to all Smithsonian Museums
- Members-only travel programs, study tours and special events
- 10% discount on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- Welcome package at Smithsonian visitor information desks
All Member Benefits:
- Unlimited FREE general admission
- FREE parking at Conner Prairie
- Discount balloon flight tickets for 1859 Balloon Voyage
- FREE admission to Civil War Days, Country Fair & Indiana Festival
- FREE admission to Headless Horseman on Wed., Thurs. & Sun.
- Members’ Magazine, Closer Look, with calendar of events, plus monthly enews
- Discounts on summer day camps and crafts & trade classes
- Exclusive shopping and dining discounts
- Discounts at 200+ history museums across the country
- Discounts at participating organizations like the Indianapolis Zoo & the Eiteljorg Museum
Membership Levels
Individual
- $45/year
- All member benefits listed above for one adult.
Family Basic
- $65/year
- All member benefits listed above for two adults and dependent children age 21 and under
- Discounts on summer day camps
Family Plus (Best Family Value!)
- $95/year
- All member benefits listed above for two adults and dependent children age 21 and under
- Two guest general admission passes with each visit
- Exclusive early registration for camps, classes and events
- FREE admission to Headless Horseman on any night
Grandparent Basic
- $65/year
- All member benefits listed above for two adults and dependent children or grandchildren age 21 and under
- Discounts on summer day camps
Grandparent Plus (Best Family Value!)
- $95/year
- All member benefits listed above for two adults and dependent children or grandchildren age 21 and under
- Two guest general admission passes with each visit
- Exclusive early registration for camps, classes and events
- FREE admission to Headless Horseman on any night
Heritage
- $100 - $249/year
- All member benefits listed above for two adults and dependent children or grandchildren age 21 and under
- Two guest general admission passes with each visit
- Tax deduction eligibility
- Recognition as a donor in select publications
Prairietown Citizen
- $250 - $499/year
- All member benefits listed above for two adults and dependent children or grandchildren age 21 and under
- Two guest general admission passes with each visit
- Tax deduction eligibility
- Recognition as a donor in select publications
Golden Eagle
- $500 - $999/year
- All member benefits listed above for two adults and dependent children or grandchildren age 21 and under
- Two guest general admission passes with each visit
- Tax deduction eligibility
- Recognition as a donor in select publications
- 10% discount on designated facility rentals
- Priority registration for specific special events
Conner Society
- $1000+/year
- Be part of Conner Prairie’s visionary future and enjoy exclusive access and special privileges only available to this unique group of donors. Call Adrianne Glidewell at 317.776.6000 ext. 291 for details.
All memberships are valid for one year from the time of purchase. Guests must accompany a cardholder. Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.
For more information on becoming a member or to charge by phone, call Denitra Kitchell, Membership Manager, at 317.776.6000 ext. 237 or email member@connerprairie.org.
Testimonials
"I can honestly say that Conner Prairie has been the most positive, nurturing place that we have ever encountered as a family. What a wonderful community asset we all have in Conner Prairie."
Robert Dietrick with his wife Karen & daughter Blair, members, Indianapolis
"Though I am a small part of this magic world through the classes I have taken, it makes me proud to be a part of Conner Prairie and what it has to offer."
Virginia Van Meter, member & class participant, Georgetown, KY
"I had the best experience at Conner Prairie so far. If I grow up to have children, I might bring them there about five times a year."
Demetreeus Loper, student, Indianapolis