Digital Membership Cards ​

Your Membership. Now Digital.

Your National Center for Civil and Human Rights membership is now digital—making it easier than ever to stay connected to our mission. You can download your digital membership card to your smartphone wallet or access it through a mobile app. 

Going digital means fewer plastic cards and a more sustainable way to keep your membership at your fingertips. Your digital card, along with a photo ID, is all you’ll need to visit the Center, attend member events, and use any included guest or admission benefits. 

Already a member?

Follow the instructions below to download your digital card. 
Questions? Visit our FAQ or email [email protected]. 

How to Access Your Digital Membership Card

Follow these five simple steps to get your National Center for Civil and Human Rights membership card on your device: 

1. Download the App

Search for “eMembership Card” in your phone’s app store and install it. 

2. Enable location access

Open the app and allow location permissions—this helps nearby museums appear first. 

3. Select NCCHR

Tap the National Center for Civil and Human Rights logo to begin. 

4. Find Your Membership

Tap “Find My Membership Cards” and enter your membership number.

You’ll find this number in your welcome email or on your physical membership card. 

5. Download your digital card

Confirm your membership details and select “Download my cards.” 

Person using their cell phone to access their digital membership card for The National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Membership FAQs

Your National Center for Civil and Human Rights digital membership card is a convenient, eco-friendly way to access your benefits. Instead of a physical card, you’ll receive a digital version that can be saved to your smartphone or accessed via the free eMembership Card app. Once you join or renew, you’ll receive an email within two weeks with instructions to download your digital card. 

Guest passes are stored in the eMembership Card app. 

Tap Membership Benefits > Guest Passes to access them. 
If your membership includes other perks (like coupons), you’ll find those under the Coupons section. 

Just reopen the eMembership Card app, tap “Find My Membership Cards,” and download your updated card. 

Absolutely. Each adult listed on your membership can download their own card using your membership number or phone number—plus a valid photo ID when they visit. 

Your digital card includes your name, membership level, expiration date, and a barcode. Simply show it—along with a photo ID—at our Guest Services desk or Museum Store to enjoy your benefits. 

Yes. Your photo ID ensures that your membership is secure and used only by you or the named adults on your account. 

We’re here to help. Email us at [email protected] with the correct info, and we’ll update your card. 

Search your device for “eMembership Card.” 
For quicker access next time, add your card to your Apple or Google Wallet