Choose Your Membership Level
And Discover Something New With Every Visit!
Individual $65
• Membership benefits for 1 person (does not include NARM or AHS benefits)
• 2 guest passes
Household $125
• Membership benefits for 2 adults in the same household & their children or grandchildren under 16
• Early registration and reduced rates for children’s summer camps
• NARM & AHS reciprocal admissions benefits
• 4 guest passes
Enhanced Membership Offers More!
Contributing $250
All the benefits of Household PLUS
• Private golf cart tour for up to 5 people
• 4 more guest passes, 8 total
Supporting $500
All the benefits of Household PLUS
• Private golf cart tour for up to 5 people
• Invitation to the annual Garden Party
• 6 more guest passes, 10 total
Ambassador $1,000
All the benefits of Household PLUS
• Private golf cart tour for up to 5 people
• Invitation to the annual Garden Party
• Private guided tour of The Lincoln Family Home for up to 10 people
• 8 more guest passes, 12 total
Join, Renew, or Gift a Membership
Golf Cart Tours
One of our most popular member benefits! It is lots of fun and very informative. We will whisk you and four friends all around the property—from the main house to the Pullman car and then the goat dairy and down to the farms and greenhouse in the Dene. You will get a thorough overview of all that is Hildene.
Annual Garden Party
Is there anything better than gathering on a warm summer evening in Hildene’s gorgeous formal gardens, with friends and other Hildene supporters, to enjoy craft cocktails and first-rate hors d’ouevres, all while celebrating the stunning beauty of southern Vermont? Not really. Come join us for a delightful experience!
Private Tours
An exclusive benefit for those who choose the Ambassador membership, our Private Tour of Mary and Robert Todd Lincoln’s home leads to a greater understanding of and appreciation for Hildene. It’s a wonderful deep dive into the Lincoln family history. Gather up to ten people for this most memorable event.
All Membership Levels Have Great Benefits!
• Unlimited, year-round admission
• Complimentary guest passes
• Early access days
• Member walks & monthly guided nature walks
• Reduced rates for select workshops, programs, and events
• 10% off at The Museum Store
• Hildene’s digital newsletter
• Reciprocal Admissions Benefits
NARM: Free or reduced admission to over 1,300 North American Reciprocal Museums. narmassocation.org
AHS: Free or reduced admission to over 345 American Horticulture Society gardens and arboreta. ahsgardening.org
See Our Event and Activity Calendar
“With so much to do at Hildene, a membership is worth it! Our daughter got married at Hildene 20 years ago and our grandkids went to the amazing summer camps. We love supporting this gem in our community.” — Barb Bellino
The Details
NOTE: Complimentary guest passes are for one-time use only. They will be sent via mail.
If you prefer to download and print the membership form, CLICK HERE.
Please contact the Membership Office with any questions: (802) 367-7964
A Hildene Membership entitles the named cardholders and minor children or grandchildren (aged 16 and younger) to general admission during our regular hours of operation. Additional guests accompanying you (aged 17 and older) must present a single-use member guest pass or pay regular admission.
Annual Membership Timeline
Our memberships run June 1 – May 31. Memberships purchased or renewed after January 1 are effective through May 31 of the following year.
Friends of Hildene, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization, owns and maintains this magnificent estate.
“Our private golf cart tour was wonderful and was such a great way to learn so much about all the different areas of Hildene!” — Kate and Marty Hersham
“Friends joined me for the private house tour. We learned so much more about Lincoln, his family, and Hildene than we ever had touring on our own. It was very special. And it just feels good to give the extra support!” — David Nurnberger