Barely a teenager, the young Darwin Martin could never have known that he would begin building his fortune with a move to the New York City area, selling soap on the street for the Larkin Soap Company.
In 1879, Martin relocated to Buffalo to work for the Larkin Company under the direct supervision of John Larkin. With Larkin’s mentoring, Martin’s career grew along with the company, from clerk to the modern day equivalent of COO. Martin’s leadership helped the company grow to gigantic stature, and at the turn of the century, he was one of Buffalo’s wealthiest citizens. The history of the Larkin Soap Company is as compelling as the history of Martin himself. And it’s because of both of them that we are all able to enjoy the genius of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House Complex, Graycliff, and several other Wright-designed buildings that grace our landscape.
Today, we honor Larkin Soap Co. and Martin with a small piece of history, re-interpreted and exclusive to the Martin House Museum Shop. Larkin Soap is available in two varieties: hand-crafted, goat-milk artisan soap in our own proprietary blend of lavender-sage-bergamot as well as unscented ($10). They make great stocking stuffers and gifts for friends, family, and Buffalo history buffs and expats!
Special thanks to Alpine Made for collaborating with us on these great products.
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Architect
$500 / Annually
Benefits for two (2) adults and any children (18 and under) in household including the following:
Six (6) Martin House tour passes to use or share
One (1) complimentary Martin House Family Membership to share
Free Martin House and self-guided tours
Free access to our special exhibitions
Exclusive members-only print newsletter twice a year
Discounts on Martin House Plus tours, specialty tours, education programs, and special events
10% discount in the Museum Store and Statler Cafe
Early access to Travel by Design and special event tickets
Special members-only event invitations throughout the year
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Drafter
$250 / Annually
Benefits for two (2) adults and any children (18 and under) in household including the following:
Four (4) Martin House tour passes to use or share
Free Martin House and self-guided tours
Free access to our special exhibitions
Exclusive members-only print newsletter twice a year
Discounts on Martin House Plus tours, specialty tours, education programs, and special events
10% discount in the Museum Store and Statler Cafe
Early access to Travel by Design and special event tickets
Special members-only event invitations throughout the year
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Apprentice
$115 / Annually – Best Value!
Benefits for two (2) adults and any children (18 and under) in household including the following:
Free Martin House and self-guided tours
Free access to our special exhibitions
Exclusive members-only print newsletter twice a year
Discounts on Martin House Plus tours, specialty tours, education programs, and special events
10% discount in the Museum Store and Statler Cafe
Early access to Travel by Design and special event tickets
Special members-only event invitations throughout the year
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Access to exclusive travel opportunities curated by Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museums and cultural institutions whose members share a passion for cultural travel
Individual
$50 / Annually
Benefits for one (1) person, including the following:
Free Martin House and self-guided tours
Free access to our special exhibitions
Exclusive members-only print newsletter twice a year
Discounts on Martin House Plus tours, specialty tours, education programs, and special events
10% discount in the Museum Store and Statler Cafe
Early access to Travel by Design and special event tickets
Access to exclusive travel opportunities curated by Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museums and cultural institutions whose members share a passion for cultural travel
Senior Plus
$65 / Annually
Benefits for two (2) seniors (age 65+), including the following:
Free Martin House and self-guided tours
Free access to our special exhibitions
Exclusive members-only print newsletter twice a year
Discounts on Martin House Plus tours, specialty tours, education programs, and special events
10% discount in the Museum Store and Statler Cafe
Early access to Travel by Design and special event tickets
Access to exclusive travel opportunities curated by Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museums and cultural institutions whose members share a passion for cultural travel
Senior
$45 / Annually
Benefits for one (1) senior (age 65+), including the following:
Free Martin House and self-guided tours
Free access to our special exhibitions
Exclusive members-only print newsletter twice a year
Discounts on Martin House Plus tours, specialty tours, education programs, and special events
10% discount in the Museum Store and Statler Cafe
Early access to Travel by Design and special event tickets
Access to exclusive travel opportunities curated by Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museums and cultural institutions whose members share a passion for cultural travel
Student
$25 / Annually
Benefits for one student member, including the following:
Free Martin House and self-guided tours
Free access to our special exhibitions
Exclusive members-only print newsletter twice a year
Discounts on Martin House Plus tours, specialty tours, education programs, and special events
10% discount in the Museum Store and Statler Cafe
Early access to Travel by Design and special event tickets
Access to exclusive travel opportunities curated by Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museums and cultural institutions whose members share a passion for cultural travel
All Martin House memberships include
Free Martin House and self-guided tours
Free access to our special exhibitions
Exclusive members-only print newsletter twice a year
Discounts on Martin House Plus tours, specialty tours, education programs, and special events
10% discount in the Museum Store and Statler Cafe
Early access to Travel by Design and special event tickets
Access to exclusive travel opportunities curated by Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museums and cultural institutions whose members share a passion for cultural travel
Family
$75 / Annually
Benefits for two (2) adults and any children (18 and under) in household, including the following:
Free Martin House and self-guided tours
Free access to our special exhibitions
Exclusive members-only print newsletter twice a year
Discounts on Martin House Plus tours, specialty tours, education programs, and special events
10% discount in the Museum Store and Statler Cafe
Early access to Travel by Design and special event tickets
Access to exclusive travel opportunities curated by Museum Travel Alliance, a consortium of museums and cultural institutions whose members share a passion for cultural travel