Come Along for the Ride!

Become a Member of the Museum That Moves You!

A membership to the N.C. Transportation Museum is a year-long ticket for fun, adventure, and learning! From train rides to interactive exhibits and events for all ages, our members always have something to see and do. So come along and look, learn, and discover at THE MUSEUM THAT MOVES YOU!

It’s easy to become a member and a family level membership pays for itself in as few as 2 visits!

For THE POLAR EXPRESS ™ Train Ride, Lifetime, Family Platinum & Family Premium level members have an early buying opportunity starting Tuesday, June 4 at 9 AM.

All members of the N.C. Transportation Museum may begin purchasing tickets starting at 9 AM on Wednesday, June 5. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting at 9 AM on Thursday, June 6.

 

No memberships received after June 2, 2024 at 11:59PM can be processed for early ticket purchase.

Core Benefits of an Annual Membership

  • Free admission & free train rides including some special events! (Blackout dates apply)
  • Advance purchase opportunities for Premium Events, like THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride and Day Out with Thomas ™
  • Discounts on select special events and programs, including but not limited to Wine & Dine on the Rails and St. Patrick’s Train
  • Discounts on Birthday Caboose rentals and At The Throttle programs
  • 10% discount on most items in the Gift Station and through our online store
  • Reciprocal admission benefits at more than 300 museums worldwide through the Association of Science and Technology Centers Passport Program
  • Monthly In Motion electronic newsletter
  • Invitation to annual Member Appreciation Day
  • And more!

Join, Renew, or Give a Gift of Membership

Choose the best way for you!

  • Online in just a few minutes
  • In person while you’re visiting the N.C. Transportation (either in the Gift Station or Barber Junction Visitor Center)
  • Calling 704-636-2889.
  • You may also print and mail this form with your payment to: NCTMF Membership, PO Box 69, Spencer, NC 28159.

Memberships are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

If you are a new member or a member who is rejoining after a lapsed period, you will receive your membership number in a packet mailed to you within 3-4 weeks of the N.C. Transportation Museum receiving your membership submission. If you need it before then, please email Elaine Holden at elaine.holden@nctransportationmuseum.org.

Special & Premium Events are defined as any event that requires visitors to pay a fee that is higher than General Admission. Special and Premium Events take place throughout the entire museum or after the museum’s regular hours, so no General Admission option is available on those days (or evenings) and ALL visitors on site are required to pay the Special or Premium Event Admission. Members may receive free or discounted admission and train rides for Special Events. Members are offered a discount on Day Out with Thomas™ event tickets (discount not valid on All Day Passes). There is no member discount on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride.

If you have additional questions about the NCTM Membership Program, please call Elaine Holden, Outreach and Program Coordinator at 704-464-4074 or email membership@nctransportationmuseum.org.

The museum’s membership program is operated by the N.C. Transportation Museum Foundation, a non-profit group that provides support for preservation efforts and educational programs at the museum. A portion of your membership dues may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax preparer.

Membership Levels

Please note that effective January 1, 2015, in accordance with N.C. General Statute 105-164.4(a)(10), we are required to charge state and county sales tax (effective rate of 7%) on the admission portion of membership dues.

 

Individual & Companion Level Memberships

Student/Senior Individual ($35 + $2.45 tax)
Core benefits for one individual student (up to age 17) or one individual senior adult (Ages 65+)

Individual ($45 + $3.15 tax)
Core benefits for one individual adult

Companion ($60 + $4.20 tax)
Core benefits for two individuals (valid for up to two adults or one adult and one child)

Family Level Memberships

(2 name adults & up to 4 children/grandchildren in the same household ages 3-17)

Family ($80 + $5.60 tax)

  • Core benefits
  • Discounts on select special events (examples, but not limited to: Easter Bunny Express & Halloween Train)

Family Premium ($150 + $10.50 tax)

  • Core benefits
  • Half off select special events (examples, but not limited to: Easter Bunny Express & Halloween Train)
  • 2 Diesel Locomotive Cab Rides ($50 Value)

Family Platinum ($300 + $21 tax)

  • Core benefits
  • Free tickets to select special events (examples, but not limited to: Easter Bunny Express & Halloween Train)
  • 4 Diesel Locomotive Cab Rides ($100 Value)

PLUS OPTIONS

For larger families or families with additional caregivers, PLUS options allow you to add additional children (ages 3-17 and in the same household) and/or ONE additional adult (grandparent, babysitter, etc.) to family-level memberships.
(ONLY for Family, Family Premium, and Family Platinum level memberships)

 

Plus One Adult ($15 + $1.05 tax)
Add one additional adult to your family level of membership

 

Plus One Child ($10 + $0.70 tax)
Add additional children to your family level of membership

Join, Renew, or Give a Gift of Membership

Choose the best way for you!

  • Online in just a few minutes
  • In person while you’re visiting the N.C. Transportation (either in the Gift Station or Barber Junction Visitor Center)
  • Calling 704-636-2889.
  • You may also print and mail this form with your payment to: NCTMF Membership, PO Box 69, Spencer, NC 28159.

Memberships are valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

If you are a new member or a member who is rejoining after a lapsed period, you will receive your membership number in a packet mailed to you within 3-4 weeks of the N.C. Transportation Museum receiving your membership submission. If you need it before then, please email Elaine Holden at elaine.holden@nctransportationmuseum.org.

Special & Premium Events are defined as any event that requires visitors to pay a fee that is higher than General Admission. Special and Premium Events take place throughout the entire museum or after the museum’s regular hours, so no General Admission option is available on those days (or evenings) and ALL visitors on site are required to pay the Special or Premium Event Admission. Members may receive free or discounted admission and train rides for Special Events. Members are offered a discount on Day Out with Thomas™ event tickets (discount not valid on All Day Passes). There is no member discount on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride.

If you have additional questions about the NCTM Membership Program, please call Elaine Holden, Outreach and Program Coordinator at 704-464-4074 or email membership@nctransportationmuseum.org.

The museum’s membership program is operated by the N.C. Transportation Museum Foundation, a non-profit group that provides support for preservation efforts and educational programs at the museum. A portion of your membership dues may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax preparer.