{"id":241,"date":"2019-01-29T23:17:46","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T07:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/?page_id=241"},"modified":"2026-01-06T01:01:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T09:01:51","slug":"become-a-member","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/become-a-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Member"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6c0f09fc wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:14px;border-top-right-radius:14px;border-bottom-left-radius:14px;border-bottom-right-radius:14px;color:#161e5c;background-color:#facc15\">JOIN THE SOCIETY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"fonts-plugin-block \" style=\"font-size: 65px;line-height: 1;color: #161e5c\">PRESERVE THE<br>LEGACY<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96148815540917b6f0af8cf5f9e941cd\" style=\"color:#64748b;font-size:16px\">As a member, you&#8217;ll enjoy exclusive benefits, behind-the-scenes access, and the opportunity to explore our expansive collections. And remember &#8211; aside from the great perks, membership makes the work that we do possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/become_a_member_logo_graphic-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32404\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/become_a_member_logo_graphic-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/become_a_member_logo_graphic-900x900.png 900w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/become_a_member_logo_graphic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/become_a_member_logo_graphic-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/become_a_member_logo_graphic-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/become_a_member_logo_graphic-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/become_a_member_logo_graphic-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/become_a_member_logo_graphic-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/become_a_member_logo_graphic-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8eb77903 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;background-color:#161e5c;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32237\" style=\"width:55px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-900x900.png 900w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4-1-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-01912a9093a28340a99e247ae6f4f2aa\" style=\"color:#facc15\"><strong>NEWSLETTER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-898ff936bb6d0bc43d13ca49af4fde1b\" style=\"color:#d0ecff\">Receive our quarterly newsletter filled with archival photos, restoration updates, and historical essays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32238\" style=\"width:57px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-1-900x900.png 900w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-1-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-1-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-1-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-1-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ed970779963e7c6150314234edaa7d23\" style=\"color:#facc15\"><strong>HAVE YOUR SAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-5f0e1f6306fa02623a61a600319c2db5\" style=\"color:#d0ecff\">As a Society member you can influence its governance and policies including future restoration efforts by attending our meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32239\" style=\"width:56px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6-900x900.png 900w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6-324x324.png 324w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6-416x416.png 416w, https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c9a58b44d78486fc96689829aa56cc36\" style=\"color:#facc15\"><strong>EXCURSIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-a9087b7139379f98fbcbc25a241f6f0d\" style=\"color:#d0ecff\">Gain early-access and discounted rates for our historic bus excursions and special events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8eb77903 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5dafc681 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" 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has-link-color wp-elements-9b15c6c394e27be03c031f53349bc017\" style=\"font-size:10px\">Covers 12 months of participation and supports the housing of our historic fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/join-us\/\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:41px;border-top-right-radius:41px;border-bottom-left-radius:41px;border-bottom-right-radius:41px;color:#161e5c;background-color:#facc15;font-size:16px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98405acd005cba73945f2e2a9c14df7f\" style=\"color:#64748b;font-size:11px\">MEMBERSHIP RENEW EVERY YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-22223934 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;flex-basis:600px\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e80bf96d938d586b0d658569880676e\" style=\"color:#161e5c\">MEMBER PRIVILEGES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-36f043d7ef9a0ca31cab37a36f4804c3\" style=\"color:#161e5c\"><strong>Members-Only Events<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1245fdd04df15cbee42efb0e604f0a08\" style=\"color:#64748b\"><strong>Join us for special vehicle roll-outs, historical lectures, and social gatherings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-82b45bf583c9509838eea1ef43a2e3c4\" style=\"color:#161e5c\"><strong>Priority Booking<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1c54c798a8072df50e3fbc6ee6d30958\" style=\"color:#64748b\"><strong>Get first dibs and discounted rates for our popular historic bus tours and excursions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-e66cbce9012980253b01346e50be0505\" style=\"color:#161e5c\"><strong>Member Newsletter<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a37d5c91af8de3bb0994257695eccc1f\" style=\"color:#64748b\"><strong>Our dispatch keeps you informed on restoration progress and historical discoveries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-08b2103172ab3d09759111710b614de9\" style=\"color:#161e5c\"><strong>Society Meetings<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-040e7b3cd19a79c8f39e1c5db1a47b22\" style=\"color:#64748b;font-size:16px\"><strong>Participate in periodic meetings to discuss the future and operations of the society.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-center has-background is-layout-flex 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Wether you&#8217;re a mechanic, an archivist, or eager to learn, we have a place for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/transitmuseumsociety.org\/wp\/volunteer\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:62px;border-top-right-radius:62px;border-bottom-left-radius:62px;border-bottom-right-radius:62px\">VOLUNTEER INFO<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:membership@transitmuseumsociety.org\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:62px;border-top-right-radius:62px;border-bottom-left-radius:62px;border-bottom-right-radius:62px;color:#161e5c;background-color:#ededed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CONTACT ARCHIVES<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a member, you&#8217;ll enjoy exclusive benefits, behind-the-scenes access, and the opportunity to explore our expansive collections. 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