PARTICIPATE
The Neon Museum of Philadelphia exists thanks to your involvement and support -- from your stories and videos to your membership and adoption of signs.
BECOME A MEMBER
- Presentations
- Videos
- Demonstrations
- Classes
- Neon Signs and Art
- Philly Culture
- The American Roadside
- U.S. Commercial History
Most of all, membership in the Neon Museum of Philadelphia means participation in a community.
This community is engaged in sign preservation and luminous art shows. It’s involved with discovering local history, meeting Philly devotees, and creating a stimulating, ever-changing art environment. Your participation will be rewarded with members-only activities, discounts, priority notifications, and reserved spots at events.
Choose your membership level!
Please only purchase one membership at a time.
* Membership premiums may be substituted with items of comparable value
GIFT MEMBERSHIP
Give the gift of neon membership! A membership to the Neon Museum of Philadelphia is an absolutely unique present for friends, family, and co-workers. People in the city will love the chance to visit the Museum and folks far-off will appreciate supporting our important mission.
Gift memberships can be purchased for any of the levels listed above.
To buy a membership: Please contact us with the name, email and mailing address of the recipient plus the membership level you’d like to purchase. (And if you’re buying a membership that comes with a t-shirt, please note a size for your recipient.) We’ll contact you for payment information and take it from there!
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
The Neon Museum of Philadelphia is pleased to offer an annual institutional membership.
This enables you to offer any of your own members the opportunity to visit the Museum without them having to purchase individual entry or membership. This institutional membership is intended to be shared among your constituents, allowing up to two people at a time to visit. It also includes access to the Museum’s library and notices about upcoming events.
Our institutional membership is designed for libraries, museums, schools, colleges and universities, and other cultural institutions. If your association or group doesn’t quite fit into these categories but you’d like to talk about acquiring an institutional membership, please contact us to discuss.
ADOPT A SIGN
Does a particular sign speak to you artistically or historically? In addition to membership, you can support the Museum by symbolically adopting one of our signs. Adoption is a fun way to show your love of a particular sign or business while contributing to Museum activities. Adopt as an individual, group, family, or organization. You can also adopt a sign to honor a loved one or provide a unique gift.
When you adopt a sign, you’ll receive:
- a Certificate of Adoption
- prominent name recognition
Symbolically adopt a Museum sign at the Argon ($100) or Neon ($500) level:
Choose your adoption level:
BECOME A MAJOR SPONSOR
The Neon Museum of Philadelphia works hard to showcase the history and art of Philadelphia and America. Our efforts are made possible through memberships, sign adoptions, and major sponsorships from donors like you.
Please consider becoming one of the Museum’s primary partners. Companies, institutions, and individuals can support the Museum through a one-time sponsorship, an annual giving plan, or an honorary / memorial gift. Sponsors may support a specific exhibition or art show, video series, lecture, or other Museum programming.
We would be happy to discuss ways your contribution could further the Museum’s goals. In return, we’ll share ways to recognize your significant impact such as naming rights, prominent name recognition, and public relations opportunities.
Please contact us at sponsorship@neonmuseumofphiladelphia.com.
EXHIBIT
MEDIA
Do you have videos of old signage? Images of 20th century roadside America? Old Philly photos? We’re building a media archive! We seek videos, PowerPoints, podcasts, and other digital media to show at the Museum.
EXHIBIT
NEON / ART
We offer varied programming in signage, 20th century roadside America, and Philly culture. Is there a program you’d like to run? Art you’d like to show? Artifacts you’d like to display? Contact us to talk about your art or presentation ideas.
SHARE
YOUR SIGNS
Do you have a piece of classic neon signage to donate to the Museum? We’re always looking to expand the Neon Museum of Philadelphia’s collection.
We’re particularly interested in neon pieces that display neon artistry or add to our understanding of Philadelphia and American culture.
SHARE
STORIES & ARTIFACTS
SHARE YOUR STUFF
The Museum can always use additional supplies or upgrades of current ones. Our Wish List includes:
Furniture
- lightweight portable seating: folding chairs, small couches, ’50s style glider
- collapsible tables
- display cases with glass front and top
- library book cart
Electronics
- thumbdrives
Equipment
- scissor lift
VOLUNTEER
We seek volunteers to help run the Museum. Volunteers will participate in a variety of activities: greeting visitors and setting up art shows, answering neon questions, and operating the Museum Store. Volunteers will also show videos and collect oral histories.
Enthusiastic people with background or interest in these areas are needed to help create the Museum experience. Love of 20th century Philly history and the American roadside are also valued qualities.
If this cup of water ice is your flavor, please contact us.
