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Experience more as a
Field of Firsts member!
Join today and become part of our community of supporters dedicated to helping the College Park Aviation Museum bring inspiring events, programs, and exhibits to thousands through the history of the College Park Airport.
Visit year round and get special discounts and perks with our Field of Firsts Foundation membership program.
Our membership program is changing.
On January 1, 2026, our membership tiers, pricing, and benefits will change to introduce new benefits across membership levels.
For many years, our membership tiers, pricing, and benefits have remained unchanged. Thanks to those of you who participated in our membership feedback survey, we have reevaluated our tiers and are excited to introduce new benefits across several membership levels.
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Changes to the ASTC Passport Program
We also want to inform you of an upcoming change to one of our most popular benefits: the ASTC Passport Program. The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is updating its pricing structure, and starting January 1, 2026, only membership tiers that meet the new pricing threshold will include the ASTC Passport Program benefit.
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Changes to membership tiers
This change affects our Navigator and Flight Pack tiers, which will no longer qualify for the Passport Program under the new ASTC guidelines. To ensure flexibility and continued access, you will have the opportunity, at your renewal, to:
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Upgrade to Navigator Plus or Flight Pack Plus to opt in to the ASTC Passport Program for an additional fee, or
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Renew at the standard tier and continue enjoying all core membership benefits at the College Park Aviation Museum
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Additionally, the updates affect several current membership tiers and include the following changes:
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The Baron tier will be merged with the Navigator tier. Continued free access for one adult and one child can still be enjoyed at the Navigator level.
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The Innovator tier will be retired.
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Expanded access to complimentary event tickets, perks, and new swag are included at a variety of levels.
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Corporate levels now include expanding opportunities.
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Renew before January 1, 2026, to keep your current benefits, including ASTC access, through your expiration date.
New membership tiers and benefits
Effective January 1, 2026.
The Field of Firsts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your membership contribution is tax deductible.​
Become a member today!
Explore our current membership program.
The current membership program as it stands will expire December 31, 2025.
New tiers, pricing, and benefits will be introduced.
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Renew before January 1, 2026, to keep your current benefits, including ASTC access, through your expiration date.
Baron's Club
$25
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Admits 1 child ages 2-12 and 1 adult
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Special patch for child (one time)
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All standard benefits
Airmail Ace
$100
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Flight Pack Membership plus:
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Unlimited access to library
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2 complimentary passes
Bronze Wings
$1000
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Innovator membership plus:
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2 more membership cards + admissions
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Free daytime group tours
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Access to meeting space 10 times/year
Navigator
$25
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Admits 1 adult
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All standard benefits
Barnstormer
$250
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Flight Pack Membership plus:
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Unlimited access to library
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4 complimentary passes
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Silver Wings
$2000
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Innovator membership plus:
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4 more membership cards + admissions
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Free daytime group tours
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Access to meeting space 12 times/year
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Flight Pack
$50
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2 membership cards
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Admits up to 6 people
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All standard benefits
Innovator
$500
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Flight Pack Membership plus:
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Unlimited access to library
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6 complimentary passes
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Gold Wings
$5000
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Innovator membership plus:
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6 more membership cards + admissions
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Free daytime group tours
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Access to meeting space 12 times/year OR 1 evening event at museum or airport
$10,000
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Innovator membership plus:
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8 more membership cards + admissions
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Free after hours tour for 25
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Access to meeting space 12 times/year OR 2 evening events at museum or airport
FAQ's
Is my membership level being retained? What are the new tiers?
We have made some changes to our membership tiers and added new benefits.
The following tiers are remaining at new price levels:
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Navigator
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Flight Pack
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Airmail
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Barnstormer
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Two new tiers are being added:
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Navigator Plus (ASTC benefit)
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Flight Pack Plus (ASTC benefit)
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Two tiers are being phased out:
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The Innovator tier will be retired.
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The Baron tier has merged with the Navigator tier, and continued free access for one adult and one child can still be enjoyed at the Navigator level.
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There will still be a Navigator (1 adult, 1 child) and a Flight Pack tier (up to 4 family members), but those tiers will will no longer qualify for the Passport Program under the new ASTC guidelines. To ensure flexibility and continued access, you will have the opportunity, at your renewal, to:
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Upgrade to Navigator Plus or Flight Pack Plus to opt in to the ASTC Passport Program for an additional fee, or
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Renew at the standard tier and continue enjoying all core membership benefits at the College Park Aviation Museum
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How can I keep my ASTC Passport Program benefits?
The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is updating its pricing structure, and starting January 1, 2026, only membership tiers that meet the new pricing threshold will include the ASTC Passport Program benefit.
To keep your ASTC Passport Program benefits, you will have the opportunity, at your renewal, to upgrade to
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Navigator Plus
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Flight Pack Plus​
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​Airmail
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Barnstormer
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Any of our corporate membership tiers
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Alternatively, you can renew before January 1, 2026, to keep your current benefits, including ASTC access, through your expiration date.
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When will the changes go into effect?
The new membership tiers, pricing, and benefits will go into effect January 1, 2026. All current memberships will be grandfathered in, where members will keep the benefits they purchased until their renewal date, at which point they can renew at one of the updated tiers. You can renew at a new level after January 1, 2026.
What your membership does
100% of your membership goes towards the advancement of the College Park Aviation Museum.​
Your membership in the Field of First Foundation makes it possible for the
College Park Aviation Museum to...
...rejuvenate permanent exhibits and create new interactive exhibits
...generate innovative educational programming and STEAM activities, and hold exciting special events
...preserve and promote the College Park Airport, the world’s oldest continuously operating airport.
We became members in the process of booking my son's birthday party - and were so thrilled with the whole experience. The kids had a great time and I was blown away by the whole process, the quality of the space, and the generosity of ASTC toward my family when they found out I'd been DOGE'd. We recommend ASTC to everyone we know as a great, affordable, family-friendly destination - and a historically important one, too!
Megan, FOFF member
More visitor information
Plan your visit
Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
Closed Mondays and holidays
About the museum
College Park Airport is the world's oldest continuously-operating airport, open since 1909.
The College Park Aviation Museum preserves and shares the exciting history of the airport, this "Field of Firsts."
Tours and Groups
The museum offers guided tours for schools and groups of 10 or more.