Cultural Tourism DC Membership | Cultural Tourism DC

Cultural Tourism DC’s more than 230 members range in mission, size, and scope. From large institutions such as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and U.S. National Arboretum to smaller ones such as Dumbarton House Museum and Hillwood Museum and Gardens, our membership represents the best of what DC has to offer, in all eight wards. See our Current Members.

Organizational Membership Guidelines

Any organization that is classified as a business or non-profit in the District of Columbia and is focused on developing, delivering and/or celebrating the arts, culture, or heritage of Washington, DC is eligible for Cultural Tourism DC membership. View our organizational membership criteria.

Benefits

Members automatically receive these benefits upon joining:

Member webpage on CulturalTourismDC.org, which attracts an average of 24,000 visitors each month
Inclusion of your events on CulturalTourismDC.org calendar of events and on the Events Update, a weekly email to more than 28,000 subscribers
Listing in Cultural Tourism DC publications distributed throughout the city and region
Monthly membership meetings providing insight from experts on current topics and networking opportunities with other members
Invitation to Cultural Tourism DC’s annual networking event
Member-only opportunities to sample unique cultural activities in DC
Up-to-date information on issues that affect cultural and heritage organizations
Notices sent to public and media outlets on tourism-related topics
Contact information for all member organizations
Professional advice from Cultural Tourism DC staff

Opportunities

Members can take advantage of these opportunities on an opt-in basis:

Attend PR & Marketing Roundtables held four times a year
Request to be highlighted as Member of the Week on CulturalTourismDC.org homepage
Request to be highlighted in the Events Update email or on the CulturalTourismDC.org homepage as a top pick
Participate in Cultural Tourism DC citywide promotions such as the commemoration of the American Civil War.
Connect with Cultural Tourism DC programs such as WalkingTown, DC, a weekend of free neighborhood walking tours in the fall; the African American Heritage Trail; or the Neighborhood Heritage Trails that bring foot traffic to your neighborhood
Request that Cultural Tourism DC convene special interest groups on specific topics

Individual Membership

Individuals who present more than 50% of their professional artistic or cultural activities, performances, or exhibitions in Washington, DC may contact Cultural Tourism DC about individual membership. View individual membership criteria.