All members enjoy unlimited admission, behind the scenes experiences, early access to preview exhibits, and free programming.

Explorer Members receive:

• Unlimited admission for two adults and all children 17 and younger
• Preview exhibition imvitations
• Priority and discounted registration for programs
• 10% Museum Store discount
• Complimentary Smithsonian Affiliate* Membership
• ROAM* Reciprocal Membership
• NARM* Membership

Every time you come back, you’ll discover something new waiting for you.
Our curatorial, collections, and exhibitions teams work year-round behind the scenes—rotating art, refreshing displays, and introducing new exhibitions throughout the year. Galleries you’ve seen before often evolve into something different, offering new stories and perspectives every time you return.

Prefer printed membership cards?
For a limited time, Western Spirit will provide printed membership cards at no additional cost to you. Please opt-in for your printed membership at checkout. Starting September 1, 2026, printed membership cards will require a $3 printing and mailing fee per household.

Western Spirit: Scottsdale Museum of the West is registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Western Spirit’s Tax identification number is 20-8862731

$117 of the General Membership is tax-deductible.