Membership at Revolutionary Spaces
Join a community of fellow history lovers
Become a member today to experience a deeper connection to the history and continuing practice of democracy through the intertwined stories of two of the nation’s most iconic sites—Old South Meeting House and Old State House. In return for providing vital support for our organization, this dynamic group of supporters can enjoy a variety of member benefits, including:
- Free admission to the Old State House and Old South Meeting House
- Free walking tours
- Discounts at our four museum stores
- Invitations to special events
- And more!
Through poetry salons, outdoor walking tours, short films, digital exhibitions, contemporary forms of storytelling, and more, Revolutionary Spaces is incredibly grateful for this community we are building together. If you believe in the power of place and memory to inspire growth and change, consider becoming a Revolutionary Spaces member today!
For questions related to membership, please reach out to us at membership@revolutionaryspaces.org.
Membership Levels
These iconic brick buildings stood at the center of 18th-century life in Boston. Built in 1713, the Old State House is the oldest surviving public building in the city. The brickwork is classic English-bond masonry, with alternating rows of headers and stretchers. The Old South Meeting House was completed in 1729; a strong brickwork design of Flemish bond masonry gave rise to a towering building. Constructed as a Puritan house of worship, it was the largest indoor gathering place in colonial Boston which made it a center of public life.
Benefits
- Printed membership card
- Unlimited free admission for one individual
- 10% museum store discount
- Invitation to signature events
Standing over Boston’s original town square, the balcony of the Old State House cemented the building’s role as the center of civic and political activity in the city. Because of its prominent location, the balcony was the site of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston!
Benefits
- Printed membership card
- Unlimited free admission for two individuals
- 10% museum store discount
- Invitation to signature events
The electric chandelier that hangs in the main hall of Old South Meeting House is a replica of a gas-burning version that was gifted by a member of the congregation. Installed in 1802, the French glass chandelier was a beautiful example of the generosity of the Old South community.
Benefits
- Printed membership card
- Unlimited free admission for up to four individuals 18+
- 15% museum store discount
- Invitation to signature events
- Special member rates to signature events
The engraved clock and scrollwork that decorate the Old State House’s east façade were added to the building in 1831. These 19th-century embellishments were made by Simon Willard, America’s most well-known clockmaker and a Massachusetts native. Willard also designed the eagle clock that hangs in the Hall of Old South Meeting House.
Benefits
- Printed membership card
- Unlimited free admission for up to four individuals 18+
- 15% museum store discount
- Invitation to signature events
- Special member rates to signature events
- Advanced ticketing to signature events
Part of the original 1729 construction, the Old South Meeting House steeple has stood over Washington Street for nearly 300 years. The design, inspired by Sir Christopher Wren’s London churches, was one of the first to be used by a non-Anglican congregation in New England and went on to inspire steeples throughout the region.
Benefits
- Printed membership card
- Unlimited free admission for up to four individuals 18+
- 20% museum store discount
- Invitation to signature events
- Special member rates to signature events
- Advanced ticketing to signature events
- Private guided tour of Old State House or Old South Meeting House tower (up to four individuals)
The weathervanes of both the Old South Meeting House and the Old State House are original to their respective buildings and were created by members of the same family. The Old State House’s 1713 weathervane is attributed to Shem Drowne, America’s first documented weathervane maker. Designed in a similar style, the weathervane that tops the Old South Meeting House was made by his sons, Thomas and David Drowne.
Benefits
- Printed membership card
- Unlimited free admission for up to four individuals 18+
- 25% museum store discount
- Invitation to signature events
- Special member rates to signature events
- Advanced ticketing to signature events
- Two private guided tours of Old State House or Old South Meeting House tower (up to four individuals)
Membership Discounts
Discounted membership prices are available for the following individuals:
- Seniors (65+)
- Students
- Teachers
- Military families
- EBT card holders
For more information about discounted membership, please click here.
Membership Policies
Memberships are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Cardholders must be present at time of visit to receive member benefits.
Please note that all member categories, benefits, and prices are subject to change. Membership benefits may not be refunded, resold, exchanged, or transferred.
Free admission benefits for members may not be used for group visits or for commercial purposes. Any unauthorized use may result in a membership or admission tickets being revoked.