Membership offers the opportunity to participate in the life of Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House through unique, lively educational programs, special events, and volunteer activities

BASIC MEMBER BENEFITS provide:

  • Free admission to regular guided tours for one year
  • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases or mail orders
  • Advance notice of/discounts on public programs, including the Annual Holiday Program and the Summer Conversational Series & Teacher Workshop
  • Invitations to "Members Only" events 

    Please note:  Membership benefits become active immediately after the transaction below is processed.  In keeping with our commitment to sustainability, Orchard House has implemented a "paperless membership system" and we no longer mail printed cards or newsletters.  Instead, member communications are done electronically on an as-needed basis to respect your inbox, and we encourage you to regularly visit our website and/or social media platforms to remain aware of our ongoing activities and events.  

We look forward to seeing you here soon -- and often! -- and hope you enjoy being a Member


Membership Category Descriptions

Students & Seniors$25

Individual Membership for a Student (age 18+) OR a Senior (age 62+) that includes Basic Benefits for one person

Pickwick Club$50

Individual Adult Membership that includes Basic Benefits for one person

Plumfield Society$75

Family Membership that includes Basic Benefits for up to 2 Adults & up to 4 Youths (ages 6-17) + 2 Guests per visit

Writer's Guild$125

Sustaining Membership that includes Basic Benefits for a Family (up to 2 adults & up to 4 youths, ages 6-17) + 4 Guests per visit + 2 Holiday Program passes

Philosopher's Group$250

Sustaining Membership that includes Basic Benefits for a Family (up to 2 adults & up to 4 youths, ages 6-17) + 6 Guests per visit + 4 Holiday Program passes + 20% Museum Store Holiday discount

The Transcendentalist Circle$500

Sustaining Membership that includes Basic Benefits for a Family (up to 2 adults & up to 4 youths (ages 6-17) + 8 Guests per visit + 6 Holiday Program passes + 20% Museum Store Holiday discount; first-time Transcendentalist Circle members also receive a Little Women hardcover book

Library Circuit$150

Available only to public or university libraries, this membership allows patrons to enjoy half-priced admission to regular guided tours (up to 2 Adults + up to 4 Youths per pass per day), and offers Library Staff discounts on our public programs and special events

Scrap~Baggers USA$10

Individual membership for one Youth (ages 6 - 17) within the USA that includes free admission to regular guided tours + 10% discount on Museum Store purchases/mail orders + invitations to "Members Only" events (no program/event discounts)

Scrap~Baggers Abroad$12

Individual membership for one Youth (ages 6 - 17) outside the USA that includes free admission to regular guided tours + 10% discount on Museum Store purchases/mail orders + invitations to "Members Only" events (no program/event discounts)

Select an Individual or Family Membership

    $25.00/ea.
    $50.00/ea.
    $75.00/ea.

    Select a Sustaining Membership

      $125.00/ea.
      $250.00/ea.
      $500.00/ea.

      Select a Library Membership

        $150.00/ea.

        Select a Youth Membership

          $10.00/ea.
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