Membership Benefits

Mackinac Associates members receive a wide range of educational and social benefits including unlimited admission to all Mackinac State Historic Parks sites*, 15% discount at all Mackinac State Historic Parks museum stores, a subscription to Curiosities, our newsletter, free admission to MSHP special events like Fort Fright and Colonial Christmas, and invites to special members-only events.

Learn more about Mackinac Associates and its funded projects.

All membership levels expire one year after enrollment and include the following benefits:

Unlimited admission to all MSHP sites

Guest admission passes at reduced prices

One-year subscription to Curiosities newsletter

15% discount at all Museum Stores

Free admission to MSHP special events and programs such as Fort Fright and Colonial Christmas

Invitations to Mackinac Associates members-only events

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Membership Levels

Friend: $80

  • Admission for 2 adults

Voyageur: $110

  • Admission for 2 adults and children or grandchildren under age 18

Sentinel: $250

  • Admission for 2 adults and children or grandchildren under age 18

  • 5 free guest passes

  • $25 museum stores gift certificate

Explorer: $650

  • Admission for 2 adults and children or grandchildren under age 18

  • 10 free guest passes

  • $25 museum stores gift certificate

  • $75 Fort Mackinac Tea Room credit**

  • 50% discount on up to two tickets to the
    G. Mennen Williams Mackinac Celebration

The Laframboise Society

Steward: $1,000 — $2,499

Guardian: $2,500 — $4,999

Patron: $5,000 — $9,999

Benefactor: $10,000+

High-level Mackinac Associates members and donors are part of our new Laframboise Society, where members receive all the Explorer-level membership benefits as well as a special, concierge-level relationship with Mackinac Associates and Mackinac State Historic Parks. All Laframboise Society members receive an invitation to the Laframboise Donor Appreciation Reception. Other concierge level benefits could include special invitations, exclusive events, private tours, cannon firing opportunities, and access to historic cottages.

*Mackinac State Historic Park sites include Colonial Michilimackinac, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, Fort Mackinac, the Biddle House featuring the Mackinac Island Native American Museum, The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, the Benjamin Blacksmith Shop, American Fur Co. & Dr. Beaumont Museum and the McGulpin House.
**Reservation required. Please call the membership office at (231) 436-4100.