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Member Appreciation Weekend
Thank you, ASI members! This weekend, members enjoy 20% off in the Museum Store and Gift Shop, plus a members-only hour from 9-10 am on Friday and Saturday.
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Become a member

Join the ASI community

Members support ASI’s mission while enjoying yearlong free admission, plus a host of other benefits. Choose the member level that’s right for you!

Thank you for investing in exhibitions and education programs for all ages; celebrations of culture, heritage, and tradition; and all the activities that uplift ASI as a gathering place for all people.

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Individual and dual memberships

Enjoy everything ASI has to offer for a year! Include a partner with a dual membership.

Individual Plus

Individual Plus

  • 1 adult member
  • 1 guest admission per visit

Family memberships

Want to include the whole family? Choose a family membership (or a non-resident option if you’re visiting from out of town). If you’d like to give more, choose a contributing level and a portion of your membership is tax deductible.

Non Resident Family

Non-resident Family

  • 2 adult members
  • All children under 18
  • For families living 50+ miles away from ASI
Supporter

Supporter

  • 2 adult members
  • All children under 18
  • 1 guest admission per visit
  • 4 one-time guest passes
$150 Buy now

Estimated value of goods and services provided: $35

Contributer

Non-resident Contributor

  • 2 adult members
  • All children under 18
  • 1 guest admission per visit
  • 4 one-time guest passes
  • ROAM benefits
$200 Buy now

Estimated value of goods and services provided: $80

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Patron

  • 2 adult members
  • All children under 18
  • 1 guest admission per visit
  • 4 one-time guest passes
  • ROAM benefits
  • 1 complimentary family membership to give away
$300 Buy now

Estimated value of goods and services provided: $80

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Linneaus

  • 2 adult members
  • All children under 18
  • 1 guest admission per visit
  • 4 one-time guest passes
  • ROAM benefits
  • 1 complimentary family membership to give away
  • Recognition in ASI annual report
$500 Buy now

Estimated value of goods and services provided: $80

Three Crowns

  • 2 adult members
  • All children under 18
  • 1 guest admission per visit
  • 4 one-time guest passes
  • ROAM benefits
  • 1 complimentary family membership to give away
  • Recognition in ASI annual report
  • Invitations to special ASI programs
$1,000 Buy now

Estimated value of goods and services provided: $80

Life

  • 2 adult members
  • All children under 18
  • 1 guest admission per visit
  • 4 one-time guest passes
  • ROAM benefits
  • 1 complimentary family membership to give away
  • Recognition in ASI annual report
  • Invitations to special ASI programs
  • Name on Life Member recognition board
$5,000 Buy now

Estimated value of goods and services provided: $200

Member benefits

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Early registration

Register early for classes, workshops, and events before they’re available to the public.

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ASI discounts

Enjoy 10% off your purchases at the ASI Museum Store and exclusive discounts on classes and events.

Visit the store
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Posten subscription

Receive a free subscription to Posten Magazine, an insider’s look at ASI.

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Reciprocal admission

Receive free or discounted admission at many of our partner institutions across the country and in Sweden.

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TheLocal.se discount

The Local is pleased to offer ASI members and friends an exclusive 50% discount on an annual subscription.

Redeem offer
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Travel discounts

ASI members receive a 5% discount when booking qualifying tour packages with Borton Overseas.

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Frequently asked questions

Become a member or renew your membership online, by calling (612) 871-4907, joining or renewing in-person at ASI’s front desk, or mailing a check in the appropriate amount to:

American Swedish Institute
Attn: Membership
2600 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55407 USA

Your membership has a major impact. Memberships support the many programs, exhibitions, events, and activities that bring ASI’s campus to life every day.

Please allow up to two weeks for the arrival of your membership cards after joining or renewing. If you would like to visit ASI before the cards arrive (or if you’ve lost your membership card), our staff can verify your membership in our database.

Family memberships are valid for two adults and all children ages 18 and under.

Yes! You’ll receive one renewal reminder by standard mail as well as an email reminder, if you share your email with us.

Yes! Be sure to check the box “This membership is a gift” at checkout and complete the additional information about who the gift is for and where the membership materials should be sent.

Contributing memberships are tax deductible. Basic memberships are not tax deductible. The following amounts of each membership are tax deductible:

Supporter: $115

Non-resident Contributor: $120

Patron: $220

Linnaeus: $420

Three Crowns: $920

Life: $4,800

Yes! If you purchase a membership using a credit or debit card, you can sign up for automatic renewals. To opt in, check “Renew this membership automatically” when joining or renewing.

You do not need to present your membership card at the front desk when visiting ASI. Simply give our staff your name, and we can verify your membership in our database.

To request a new membership card or update your contact information, please email [email protected], call (612) 871-4907, or speak to a staff member at the front desk.

We would love for you to share ASI with your guests! Some membership levels include guest passes. Otherwise, your guest will need to pay for admission (or join as a member!).

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Give a gift membership

Share everything ASI has to offer with someone special! Every membership level can be purchased as a gift—simply select the gift option at checkout.

Gift memberships are mailed directly to your recipient. No email notifications are sent to the recipient. You may choose to send the welcome package to yourself at checkout.

Popular gift memberships

Individual Plus
Dual
Family