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Membership supports the exhibitions and programs of the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library. All members enjoy unlimited free admission to the Arkell Museum. Other benefits include invitations to member events and a 10% discount in the gift shop.

The Arkell Museum participates in the Empire State Reciprocal Museum Program. Members of participating museums receive free admission to the Arkell Museum; Arkell members are able to visit participating institutions for free.

To join simply choose a membership level below and click "Subscribe" or contact the Museum: call (518) 673-2314 or send us an email.

This is an image of the Memorial Garden and Harriet Frishmuth's statue Humoresque (a nude woman modeled after a dancer, balancing on a fish)

Membership Categories


Family Membership
$85.00 every 12 months

Benefits: Free Admission for members of a household to the Museum plus:

  • 10% discount in the Arkell Shop

  • Receive all Museum mailings for events and activities

  • Invitations to Member events

  • Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program

Associate Membership
$100.00 every 12 months

Benefits: Free Admission for members of a household to the Museum plus:

  • 10% discount in the Arkell Shop

  • Receive all Museum mailings for events and activities

  • Invitations to Member events

  • Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program

  • 2 Guest Passes for one-time free Museum admission

Benefactor Membership
$1,000.00 every 12 months

Benefits: Free Admission for all accompanying guests to the Museum plus:

  • 10% discount in the Arkell Shop

  • Receive all Museum mailings for events and activities

  • Invitations to Member events

  • Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program

  • 8 Guest Passes for one-time free Museum admission

  • Membership in the [North American Reciprocal Museum Association]

Arkell Circle Membership
$2,500.00 every 12 months

Benefits: Free Admission for all accompanying guests to the Museum plus:

  • 10% discount in the Arkell Shop

  • Receive all Museum mailings for events and activities

  • Invitations to Member events

  • Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program

  • 8 Guest Passes for one-time free Museum admission

  • Membership in the [North American Reciprocal Museum Association]

  • Membership in the [Winslow Homer Society]

Dual Membership
$70.00 every 12 months

Benefits: Free Admission for two adults to the Museum plus:

  • 10% discount in the Arkell Shop

  • Receive all Museum mailings for events and activities

  • Invitations to Member events

  • Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program

Individual Membership
$40.00 every 12 months

Benefits: Free Admission to the Museum plus:

  • 10% discount in the Arkell Shop

  • Receive all Museum mailings for events and activities

  • Invitations to Member events

  • Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program

Contributing Membership
$500.00 every 12 months

Benefits: Free Admission for members of a household to the Museum plus:

  • 10% discount in the Arkell Shop

  • Receive all Museum mailings for events and activities

  • Invitations to Member events

  • Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program

  • 8 Guest Passes for one-time free Museum admission

Sustaining Membership Sustaining Membership
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Sustaining Membership
$225.00 every 12 months

Benefits: Free Admission for members of a household to the Museum plus:

  • 10% discount in the Arkell Shop

  • Receive all Museum mailings for events and activities

  • Invitations to Member events

  • Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program

  • 4 Guest Passes for one-time free Museum admission