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MoreBecome a Beacon of Inspiration! When you join one of NMAAM’s Legacy Societies or Contributing Clubs, you become part of something lasting. Your generosity helps sustain the heart of the museum—preserving, celebrating, and sharing the powerful legacy of African American music.
When you join one of NMAAM’s Legacy Societies or Contributing Clubs, you become part of something lasting. Your generosity helps sustain the heart of the museum—preserving, celebrating, and sharing the powerful legacy of African American music. Legacy Societies: Shaping the Future of Music Heritage Legacy Society members are more than supporters—they’re partners in vision. With a contribution of $25,000 or more, made as a single gift or a five-year pledge, you help NMAAM grow its impact, expand access to music education, and amplify the voices that define the American soundtrack. Your support helps shape the future of music history—ensuring it continues to inspire for generations to come
President’s Society: $100,000+
Play a defining role in NMAAM’s future. As a member of the President’s Society, your leadership gift helps position the museum as a global destination for music lovers of all generations. Your support doesn’t just inspire—it sets the tempo for meaningful change.
President’s Society members receive:
Icon Society: $50,000 – $99,999
Your generosity helps elevate NMAAM’s national reach and impact. As an Icon Society member, your support strengthens the museum’s ability to preserve and share the stories behind the music that has shaped American culture.
Icon Society members receive:
Legends Society:$25,000 – $49,999
Make your mark on NMAAM’s future. As a member of the Legends Society, your support helps shape the museum’s long-term vision while honoring the musical legacies that continue to inspire generations.
Legends Society members receive:
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Current Amplifier Circle Members include:
Connoisseur Club: $10,000 – $24,999
Support at this level brings you closer to the music—and to the mission. As a member of the Connoisseur Club, you’ll enjoy enhanced access, personalized recognition, and the satisfaction of helping preserve the sound and story of African American music.
Connoisseur Club members receive:
Influencer Club: $5,000 – $9,999
Experience white-glove treatment and deepen your connection to NMAAM with a range of exclusive benefits designed for true champions of the museum’s mission.
Members at this level receive:
Benefactor Club: $1,000 – $4,999
Support at the Benefactor level helps amplify NMAAM’s mission while giving you access to special events and exclusive discounts. You’ll be part of the rhythm that keeps the museum thriving.
Benefactor Club members receive:
Patron Club: $500 – $999
Step behind the scenes and experience the museum through a curator’s lens. As a Patron Club member, you’ll enjoy deeper insight into the collections and moments that make NMAAM unique.
Patron Club members receive:
Friend Club: $250 – $499
Deepen your connection to NMAAM with added perks that bring you closer to the music, the mission, and the moments that matter.
Friend Club members receive:
Jefferson Club: $150 – $249
Designed for emerging professionals age 21+, the Jefferson Club offers exclusive opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with the music industry and fellow supporters.
Jefferson Club members receive:
Choose your membership level today and let your passion for music and culture sing. For questions or assistance, contact us at development@nmaam.org.
All members of NMAAM’s giving societies and clubs receive the following benefits:
These benefits are our way of saying thank you for helping us preserve the music, stories, and legacy of African American artists.
Your support is the rhythm that keeps NMAAM’s mission moving forward. By joining us, you help preserve, educate, and celebrate the unmatched legacy of African American music. Together, we can create a symphony of change that resonates for generations to come.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the members of the Baron Society—visionary founders who believed in NMAAM from the very beginning. Their early support helped lay the foundation for the museum’s growth, and their legacy echoes through every exhibit, every performance, and every visitor experience.
Membership is now closed, but we continue to honor these founding families for their pivotal role in bringing NMAAM to life. Their names remain a lasting tribute to the power of belief, community, and shared purpose.
At the National Museum of African American Music, we’re deeply thankful for the generosity of our donors. Your support helps bring our mission to life—educating students, inspiring future artists, preserving musical legacies, and creating meaningful experiences for visitors of all ages.
Because of you, the stories, sounds, and spirit of African American music continue to resonate across generations. Whether through individual giving, corporate sponsorship, or community partnership, every contribution helps ensure that the rhythm of resilience, creativity, and culture carries forward.
Thank you for being part of this journey—and part of the harmony that keeps NMAAM thriving.