Become a Member

Member Benefits

All Our Members Enjoy:

  • 10% discount in the Museum Store
  • Discounts on public programs, education workshops and lectures
  • Free admission to Exhibition Openings
  • Subscription to Steinbeck Newsletter E-blasts
  • Invitations to “Member Only” events
  • Early bird invitations to special events
  • Invitation to Members Holiday Shopping preview
  • Plus additional benefits depending on the level of membership selected

As a member, you will enjoy numerous benefits, including special invitations to member-exclusive events, discounts to the center’s programs, exhibition openings and museum store, subscription to the center’s e-news blasts and many other “novel” experiences.

Are you a business owner? Read about our Corporate Membership levels.

Individual Members – $45*

  • 1 membership card
  • 1 one-time guest pass

Dual Members – $60*

  • 2 membership cards
  • 2 one-time guest passes

*Seniors over 62, Educators, Students and Military with ID receive a $5.00 discount.

Kids Club Member – $75

  • Unlimited admission for children 12 and under living in household
  • Kids Club membership card per child, 12 and under, in household
  • Unlimited admission for your parents
  • 2 one-time guest passes
  • Discounts and priority registration to Kids Club classes (up to 20 classes)
  • 25% off Vista Room rental for children’s birthday parties (3 hour limit, based on availability)

Family Members – $85

  • 2 membership cards
  • 2 one-time guest passes
  • Kids Club member benefits
  • Unlimited admission for youth 13 – 17 living in household

Join our Premium Circle of members and really make a difference!

Literary Circle – $125

  • 4 membership cards
  • 3 one-time guest passes
  • Kids Club member benefits
  • Unlimited admission for youth 13 – 17 living in household
  • Free admission for students living in household, with Student ID
  • Invitations to exclusive “member-only” previews and receptions
  • Garage parking validated tickets for 6 visits
  • $20 Museum Store voucher (restrictions apply)

Pulitzer Circle – $250

  • 4 membership cards
  • 4 one-time guest passes
  • Kids Club member benefits
  • Free admission for youth 13 – 17 and students with ID, living in household
  • Invitations to exclusive “member-only” previews and receptions
  • Garage parking validated tickets for 8 visits
  • $40 Museum Store voucher (restrictions apply)
  • Tour of Archives (by appointment)

Become a Member Today!

Download our membership brochure or contact Sandra Silva, Development & Membership Coordinator, at 831.775.4729 or at sandra@steinbeck.org for more information about membership.

Are you a business owner? Read about our Corporate Membership Levels.