Affiliate Benefits

Smithsonian Affiliates enjoy these unique benefits:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Discuss current issues, exchange ideas, and collectively problem solve with Smithsonian colleagues and other Affiliates in the network.

SPECIAL ACCESS
Unlock connections to Smithsonian staff and other Affiliates who can share expertise, provide capacity building support, and more.

A DEDICATED TEAM
The Smithsonian Affiliations team connects Affiliates with unique resources and opportunities that can elevate their work.

COLLABORATIVE FUNDING
Affiliates may gain resources and financial support when working with the Smithsonian on specific programs.

NATIONAL PROMOTION
Affiliates gain visibility through co-branding with a special Smithsonian Affiliate logo and promotional support.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Smithsonian Affiliates can offer the Smithsonian Affiliate Membership Program to their institutional members, which includes an annual Smithsonian membership and other exclusive benefits.

Interested in becoming a Smithsonian Affiliate?

Please review our Applying for Affiliation pages.

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