FAM Membership

Support the Fredericksburg Area Museum

When you support the Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM), you help preserve Fredericksburg’s stories, engage thousands of visitors each year, and create meaningful experiences for students, families, and lifelong learners. Your annual membership directly supports exhibitions, education programs, and community events that celebrate the city’s rich history and culture.

Join or renew today - your support makes history happen.

Membership & Giving Levels

FAM’s membership program offers a range of giving levels, each with exclusive benefits and opportunities. All members receive core benefits, with expanded access and impact at higher tiers.

Fredericksburg Circle $5,000+ annually

At our highest giving level, you help fund exhibit furniture and supplies for new gallery installations.

Includes all Washington Circle benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to the Fredericksburg Circle gathering

  • Exclusive opportunity to join Dr. Gaila Sims on a museum-hosted trip

Fredericksburg Circle members are the true partners in preserving our city’s history - your support has the largest, most visible impact.

Washington Circle $2,500–$4,999 annually

Your gift underwrites one month of free museum admission, welcoming more than 1,000 visitors at no cost.

Includes all Lafayette Circle benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to the Washington Circle reception

  • Two box seat tickets to a FredNats baseball game

Lafayette Circle $1,000–$2,499 annually

Your support supplies an entire month of hands-on materials for family programming.

Includes all FAM Council benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to the annual Lafayette Circle event

  • Access to an exclusive members’ gala

FAM Council $200–$999 annually

At this level, your gift provides a free museum visit for an entire class of Fredericksburg City students.

Includes all FAM Friends benefits, plus:

  • Invitations to Curator Breakfasts

  • Early access to exhibition previews and closings

FAM Friends $50–$199 annually

Support museum operations, exhibitions, and community programs.

Benefits include:

  • Recognition in our Annual Report

  • Monthly member newsletter

  • Invitations to exhibition openings and special events

  • Reduced admission to select programs

Become a Member Today and Help Keep Fredericksburg’s Stories Alive.

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Questions? Contact: Kelli Carneal, Communications & Development Manager, [email protected]

Membership benefits are valid for one year, through the end of the following month. For example, a membership purchased in June 2025 will be valid through July 31, 2026.