The Smithsonian Corporate Membership Program

Access

Imagine having your next corporate event adjacent to the Hope Diamond,

alongside the Space Shuttle Discovery, or steps away from the original Star-Spangled Banner…

With the Smithsonian Corporate Membership Program, you can access some of Washington’s most sought-after event locations at the member rate, from intimate dinners to large-scale receptions, and create once-in-a-lifetime experiences for the executives and elite clients to whom you want to give that extra attention.

Hold your event alongside national treasures—or amidst unique and special spaces like the contemporary glass- and-steel domed indoor garden of the Kogod Courtyard at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery, or overlooking the National Mall from the rooftop of the National Museum of American History.

Access the world’s largest research and museum complex before and after normal visiting hours for private tours of everything from exhibits not-yet-open to the public, to the conservation labs where experts work to preserve treasures ranging from the fragile pages of Thomas Jefferson’s bible to each individual sequin on the ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in The Wizard of Oz.

We work with you to find the ideal space for your most important events—and constituents.

• Recognition in the Smithsonian Visitor Center in the Castle (on the National Mall)

• Roll Call—the newspaper of record for Congress

• “Member Spotlight” feature in an issue of Corporate Membership eNews

• The Smithsonian Annual Report— available in print and online

• Corporate Membership website at si.edu

We provide a myriad of ways to get your company noticed.

There’s no better place for your company to be seen than at the Smithsonian—home of the nation’s most prized treasures and esteemed researchers, and visited by more than

30 million people each year. The Corporate Membership Program reaches audiences ranging from Washington’s most influential thought leaders to nationwide Smithsonian supporters via recognition in:

Visibility

• Show your employees (and their families) you appreciate them with private animal demonstrations at the National Zoo or complimentary tickets to IMAX movies.

• Build staff camaraderie with a scavenger hunt at the National Portrait Gallery or a day of volunteering at the annual Folklife Festival.

• Educate your executives before traveling to Asia by meeting with experts in Asian art and culture from the Arthur M. Sackler and Freer Gallery of Art.

We create employee engagement and appreciation events that set your company apart as one that cares about its people.

The Corporate Membership Program offers a range of options to help you build your business. Consider the vast possibilities:

Engagement

The Smithsonian Corporate Membership Program offers special access to our museums, a chance to associate with one of the Nation’s most trusted brands, and unique opportunities for employee engagement—all while providing the Smithsonian with vital funds to further our mission “for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.”

Benefits

Small Business Circle Corporate Friend Corporate Benefactor Corporate Patron Corporate Leader Corporate Partner $1,000 $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000 $100,000

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS Onsite office visit by a Smithsonian expert or curator on a topic of interest, as available l l

Private Smithsonian exhibit tours for company executives, employees, or guests 1 2 4 6 Unlimited

Complimentary educational IMAX-film tickets 10 50 100 175 250 300

Exclusive access to Smithsonian-wide, opening receptions previews, and special events 1 per year l l l l l

Corporate Membership eNews with exclusive content, invitations, and opportunities l l l l l l

EVENT PRIVILEGES Opportunity to co-host 1 complimentary evening event in an SI venue1 l

Opportunity to co-host 1 complimentary daytime event at an SI venue2 l

Invitations for corporate executives to SI Leadership-hosted gala dinners/functions For 2 For 4 For 6

Co-host private events in an SI venue at a discounted Friends rate3 1 per year 2 per year 3 per year 4 per year

Small Business Circle Corporate Friend Corporate Benefactor Corporate Patron Corporate Leader Corporate Partner $1,000 $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 $50,000 $100,000

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SI poster exhibit donated in your company’s name to a school/library in area of your choice 2 per year 3 per year

Custom volunteer opportunities at SI research centers/museums 1 per year 1 per year 2 per year 3 per year 3 per year

Invitation to the Annual Corporate Membership Family Event l l l l l

RECOGNITION & VISIBILITY “Member Spotlight” feature in an issue of Corporate Membership eNews l l l

Recognition on si.edu/giving Name Name Logo Logo Logo

Listing in Roll Call “Thank You” ad l l l l l

Recognition in the Smithsonian Visitor Center in the Castle (on the National Mall) l l l Logo Logo

Listing in the Smithsonian’s Annual Report l l l l l

Digital badge to promote your company’s Smithsonian support l l l l l l

DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL OFFERS Free admission to the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum in New York, NY l l l l l

Discounted studio-produced IMAX-film tickets l l l l l

Complimentary Smithsonian magazine subscriptions for corporate executives l l l l l

Discounted Smithsonian magazine subscriptions for employees l l l l l

Discounted Smithsonian Associates performances and programs l l l l l l

Discounts at the Smithsonian retail stores and museum cafes l l l l l l

1 For a 3 hour event for up to 100 guests; includes use of facility with donation fee waived up to $20,000; all other costs at host’s expense.

2 For up to 35 guests during museum hours; includes use of facility with donation fee waived up to $2,500; all other costs at host’s expense.

3 Size and nature of events are categorized by the Corporate Membership Program Manager. Corporate Members are responsible for paying a Friends Rate which includes costs relating to security, building management, horticulture, and limited audio/visual services. Corporations are responsible for separate catering and entertainment costs. Scheduling of events is subject to availability.

Smithsonian Corporate Membership Program 202.633.0016 scmp@si.edu www.si.edu/corporate