Membership

MEMBERSHIP

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NEW MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS!

As of December 1, 2025, BCRI is transitioning to a new membership platform designed to improve your experience and offer updated membership options.
 
Your membership helps BCRI preserve history, inspire future generations, and deliver year-round exhibitions and program. 
 

Individual: $50 $19 (through June 30, 2026)  |  Ideal for individuals who want to support BCRI and enjoy cultural access throughout the year.

Benefits include:

  • Free admission for one (1) adult
  • Priority entry on peak days
  • Free or discounted admission to ticketed events
  • 10% discount at the BCRI gift store
  • Invitations to member-only events
  • BCRI e-newsletter
  • Admission to over 1,000 cultural institutions within the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) network

Family: $125  |  Perfect for households wanting to engage children in cultural and historical experiences.

Benefits include:

  • Free admission for 2 named adults + up to 2 children under 18
  • Priority entry on peak days
  • Free or discounted admission to ticketed events
  • 10% discount at the BCRI gift store
  • Invitations to member-only events
  • BCRI e-newsletter

Patron: $300  |  For supporters looking to deepen their engagement and enjoy exclusive access.

Benefits include:

  • Free admission for 2 named adults + 4 rotating guests
  • Priority entry on peak days
  • Free or discounted admission to ticketed events
  • 20% discount at the BCRI Gift Store
  • Invitations to member-only events
  • BCRI e-newsletter
  • Admission to over 1,000 cultural institutions within the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) network
  • Recognition in BCRI’s annual report
  • Invitation to an exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Experience for 4 guests with curators and archives staff OR Private Tour for up to 4 guests with a historian (must be scheduled in advance)
  • Priority RSVP for limited-capacity programs and speaker series
  • Discounted admission for friends and extended family that attend with you

Click HERE to learn more and BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

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$19

Annual Membership

A special Juneteenth membership offer
JUNE 1-30
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The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute will reopen on May 27, 2026 at noon.

This brief delayed opening will allow staff and vendors time to complete final preparations for safe public access to the building. Thank you again for your patience, support, and understanding throughout this process. We look forward to welcoming visitors back today.