Corporate Membership Program
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Corporate Membership Program
This program offers businesses a dynamic way to support Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites while enjoying meaningful benefits throughout the year.
This redesigned program blends the visibility of event sponsorship with exclusive member perks – providing companies with year-round recognition, employee engagement opportunities, and deeper connections to Bethlehem's rich heritage. By joining as a Corporate Member, businesses help preserve our historic sites, enrich community programming, and celebrate the stories that make Bethlehem unique.
Corporate Membership at this level not only include exclusive business benefits - they also deliver direct community impact.
Global Visionary - $30,000
World Heritage Steward - $20,000
Cultural Ambassador - $10,000
Preservation Partner - $5,000
Global Visionary - $30,000
For visionary companies shaping the future of Bethlehem
- Business Benefits:
- $25,000 (or 85% of support above $30,000) in sponsorships for Signature Events, Hospitality Partner Program, Vendor Partner Program, or other HBMS sponsor opportunities.
- Premier Sponsorship of annual Business Partner Coffee & Conversation event
- 3-hour event venue rental for business use (up to 100 guests; subject to availability)
- Corporate retreat for up to 25 people (free site rental & 1-hour walking tour)
- 10 complimentary walking tour tickets
- 4 VIP invitations for private Behind the Exhibition tour with curator
- Private museum tour for 6
- Marketing Assets (in addition to assets included with chosen sponsorships):
- Corporate Membership logo on HBMS website
- Logo recognition in scrolling website appreciation (bottom of all webpages)
- Social media welcome post
- Feature in one all-constituents e-blast
- Logo recognition on on-site signage at one major exhibition
- Annual Report recognition
- Community Impact (pick ONE):
- Sponsor a school tour for an entire grade of the school district of your choice
- Sponsor a Free Admission Weekend at HBMS Museums during the Holiday Season
- Support an entire year of Free Sundays at the Museums, Free Saturdays at Burnside family programming, or six months of both
- Employee Benefits:
- 10% off in museum shops for all employees
- Five Heritage Family memberships to gift
- Access to a team volunteer day at an HBMS site
- Discount code for Family-Friendly festivals
- Networking Perks:
- Invitations for sixteen (two full tables) to Annual Business Partner Coffee & Conversation event
- Four exclusive invitations to exhibit opening events
World Heritage Steward - $20,000
For leaders interested in championing global legacy
- Business Benefits:
- $17,000 in sponsorships for Signature Events, Hospitality Partner Program, Vendor Partner Program, or other HBMS sponsor opportunities.
- Hospitality Sponsorship of annual Business Partner Coffee & Conversation event
- Corporate retreat for up to 25 people (free site rental & 1-hour walking tour)
- 4 complimentary walking tour tickets
- 2 VIP invitations for private Behind the Exhibition tour with curator
- Private museum tour for 6
- Marketing Assets (in addition to assets included with chosen sponsorships):
- Corporate Membership logo on HBMS website
- Logo recognition in scrolling website appreciation (bottom of all webpages)
- Social media welcome post
- Feature in one all-constituents e-blast
- Business Listing on on-site signage at one major exhibition
- Annual Report recognition
- Community Impact (pick ONE):
- Sponsor a school tour for four classrooms of 30 students
- Sponsor a Free Admission Weekend at HBMS Museums
- Support six months of Free Sundays at the Museums, Free Saturdays at Burnside family programming, or three months of both
- Employee Benefits:
- 10% off in museum shops for all employees
- Access to a team volunteer day at an HBMS site
- Discount code for Family-Friendly festivals
- Networking Perks:
- Invitations for eight (full table) to Annual Business Partner Coffee & Conversation event
- Four exclusive invitations to exhibit opening events
Cultural Ambassador - $10,000
For regional leaders who champion preservation, history, and culture.
- Business Benefits:
- $7,500 in sponsorships for Signature Events, Hospitality Partner Program, Vendor Partner Program, or other HBMS sponsor opportunities.
- Program Sponsorship of annual Business Partner Coffee & Conversation event
- 4 complimentary walking tour tickets
- 2 VIP invitations for private Behind the Exhibition tour with curator
- Private museum tour for 6
- Marketing Assets (in addition to assets included with chosen sponsorships):
- Corporate Membership logo on HBMS website
- Social media welcome post
- Feature in one all-constituents e-blast
- Business Listing on on-site signage at one major exhibition
- Annual Report recognition
- Community Impact (pick ONE):
- Sponsor a school tour for two classrooms of 30 students
- Sponsor a Free Admission Day at HBMS Museums
- Support four months of Free Sundays at the Museums, Free Saturdays at Burnside family programming, or two months of both
- Employee Benefits:
- 10% off in museum shops for all employees
- Access to a team volunteer day at an HBMS site
- Discount code for Family-Friendly festivals
- Networking Perks:
- Invitations for six to Annual Business Partner Coffee & Conversation event
- Four exclusive invitations to exhibit opening events
Preservation Partner - $5,000
For established businesses strengthening their community footprint.
- Business Benefits:
- $3,500 in sponsorships for Signature Events, Hospitality Partner Program, Vendor Partner Program, or other HBMS sponsor opportunities.
- 4 complimentary walking tour tickets
- Marketing Assets (in addition to assets included with chosen sponsorships):
- Corporate Membership logo on HBMS website
- Social media welcome post
- Mention in one all-constituents e-blast
- Annual Report recognition
- Community Impact (pick ONE):
- Sponsor a school tour for a classroom of 30 students
- Support a month of Free Sundays at the Museums, Free Saturdays at Burnside family programming
- Employee Benefits:
- Access to a team volunteer day at an HBMS site
- Discount code for Family-Friendly festivals
- Networking Perks:
- Invitations for four to Annual Business Partner Coffee & Conversation event
- Two exclusive invitations to exhibit opening events
Corporate Membership at this level include exclusive business benefits.
Heritage Partner - $2,500
For established businesses strengthening their community footprint.
- Business Benefits:
- $2,000 in sponsorships for Signature Events, Hospitality Partner Program, Vendor Partner Program, or other HBMS sponsor opportunities.
- Marketing Assets (in addition to assets included with chosen sponsorships):
- Corporate Membership logo on HBMS website
- Social media welcome post
- Annual Report recognition
- Employee Benefits:
- Access to a team volunteer day at an HBMS site
- Networking Perks:
- Invitations for two to Annual Business Partner Coffee & Conversation event
Landmark Partner - $1,000
For businesses forging deeper ties to Bethlehem’s heritage
- Business Benefits:
- $750 in sponsorships for Signature Events, Hospitality Partner Program, Vendor Partner Program, or other HBMS sponsor opportunities.
- Marketing Assets (in addition to assets included with chosen sponsorships):
- Corporate Membership logo on HBMS website
- Employee Benefits:
- Access to a team volunteer day at an HBMS site
- Networking Perks:
- Invitations for two to Annual Business Partner Coffee & Conversation event
Foundation Partner - $500
For small businesses and local entrepreneurs rooted in craftsmanship
- Marketing Assets (in addition to assets included with chosen sponsorships):
- Corporate Membership logo on HBMS website
- Employee Benefits:
- Access to a team volunteer day at an HBMS site
- Networking Perks:
- Invitations for one to Annual Business Partner Coffee & Conversation event
