The Story Continues
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For more than 90 years, Pella Historical Museums & Tulip Time has preserved the places, traditions, and stories that make Pella unique.
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Today, you can help write the next chapter.
Become a Member
Enjoy exclusive benefits while helping preserve Pella's history, Dutch heritage, and community traditions. Membership is one of the easiest ways to support Pella Historical Museums & Tulip Time while enjoying benefits throughout the year.
Individual Memberships
For 1 adult or student
Student $30
Individual Silver $50
Individual Gold $75
+3 single-use museum passes
Family Memberships
For 1-2 adults & their children under 18 or grandchildren under 18
Family/Grandparent Silver $100
Family/Grandparent Gold $150
+4 single-use museum passes
Dutch Treat $200
+4 single-use museum passes
+4 Tulip Time Grandstand vouchers
All Memberships include:
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Free admission to museum sites
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10% Museum Store discount
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Reduced admission to select events
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Facility rental discounts
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Photography access
Make a Donation
Every donation helps preserve historic buildings, care for collections, support Tulip Time, and create meaningful experiences for future generations.
Your support makes a difference:
Preserve Historic Places
From the Vermeer Windmill to the Scholte House Museum, your support helps care for the places that tell Pella's story.
Support Tulip Time
Help sustain the traditions and experiences that bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to Pella each year.
Care for Collections
Protect artifacts, photographs, documents, and stories for future generations.
Inspire Learning
Support educational programs, demonstrations, tours, and community events throughout the year.
A Special Thank You
Individuals and families who donate $200 or more automatically receive a complimentary Silver membership.
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Businesses that donate $1,000 or more automatically receive a complimentary Business Diamond Membership.
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Membership is our way of thanking supporters who help continue Pella's story.
Volunteer
Whether you can help once a year or every week, volunteers are essential to preserving Pella's history and traditions.
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From welcoming visitors to supporting special events, there are opportunities for people of all interests, talents, and schedules.
Support Events
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King's Day
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Tulip Time
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Kermis
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Wyatt Earp Day
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Sinterklaas Day
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Kerstmarkt
Share History
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Vermeer Windmill tour guides
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Scholte House tour guides
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Vermeer Windmill Operators
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Historical Village demonstrators
Behind the Scenes
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Gardening & Grounds
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Collections & Archives
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Group volunteer days
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Contribute your specialized skills​​​
Tulip Time Volunteers
Tulip Time is powered by hundreds of volunteers each year. Whether you're interested in parade participation, welcoming visitors, Dutch dancing, guest services, or something else, there's a place for you. Get involved by clicking the orange "Tulip Time Volunteering" button above!
Business Support
Invest in What Makes Pella Special
Pella Historical Museums & Tulip Time help preserve the places, traditions, and experiences that make our community unique. Business support helps ensure those stories continue for future generations.
Become a Business Member
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All business memberships include free admission for all employees with membership card or business ID. In addition, businesses receive discounts on corporate rentals of Pella Historical facilities. Businesses who donate $1,000 or more automatically receive a Business Diamond membership as our thank you.
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Business Silver | $150 | Free admission for employees, Discounts on corporate rentals, 2 single-use museum passes |
Business Gold | $250 | Free admission for employees, Discounts on corporate rentals, 4 single-use museum passes |
Business Platinum | $500 | Free admission for employees, Discounts on corporate rentals, 4 single-use museum passes, 4 Tulip Time Grandstand tickets |
Business Diamond | $1,000 | Free admission for employees, Discounts on corporate rentals, 4 single-use museum passes, 6 Tulip Time Grandstand tickets |
Ready to Help the Story Continue?​
Whether you become a member, make a gift, or volunteer your time, your support helps preserve the history, traditions, and experiences that make Pella unique.
Thank You to Our Business Members
Business Diamond Members
Grace Counseling
Home Realty
Jaarsma Bakery
Marion County Bank
Midwest Sanitation
Stam Garden Center
Sunnyslope Greenhouse
Ulrich Ford Lincoln
Vermeer Corporation
Business Platinum Members
ATI Group
Bank Iowa
Cranberry Stone Bakery
Garden Chapel Funeral Home
intellicents
Leighton Investment Services
Leighton State Bank
m. klyn floral design
Pella Area Community & Economic Alliance
Pella Printing
Business Gold Members
Central College
The Cheesemaker's Inn
Fareway Pella
Friends of the Library
Grefe & Sidney, PLC
Holland Scents
John W. Lanser & Sons, LTD
Recker Dental Care
Van Veen Chocolates
Van Wyk State Farm
Visit Pella
Business Silver Members
Adorn Clothing Co.
Barnswallow Flowers
Baymont Inn & Suites
The Bread Board
George's Pizza & Steakhouse
GI Warehouse Corporation
Gritters Electric
KNIA/KRLS
Hy-Vee of Pella
Jansen's Decorating & Kitchens
Jerry Brummel Painting
Liberty Street Kitchen
MidWestOne Bank
Oskaloosa Herald
Pella Floral & Greenhouse
Pella Opera House
The Quilted Windmill​
Ruiter Innovations
The Timeless Tulip
Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating
Van Kooten Grant Consulting
Van Wyk Creative
The Wijn House
Thread & Ink Supply
The Work of Our Hands
Young Professionals of Pella