When you walk through the rooms of the Martin House, you might catch a glimpse of Carol Schiavitti, a member of the Interior Beautification Team — a committed group of volunteers who spend countless hours making sure our guests have a sparkling clean experience on their tours.
“When I started, we didn’t even have working lights,” explains Carol. “Now I feel like I have the dream volunteer job. Who wouldn’t want to clean this beautiful home?”
Carol was born in Buffalo, raised her family here, and retired from a career with the phone company. How did Carol discover the Martin House opportunity? During the late 1960’s, she recalls her sister talking about working at events hosted inside the Martin House as a cook for a catering company hired by then UB President Martin Meyerson.
In addition to her time spent taking great care of the multiple buildings on the estate, Carol also works in the Museum Store and assists with landscaping. She believes the Martin House is an important asset for our community and loves the camaraderie among the volunteers, a group which also includes her daughter Danielle.
Thank you to Carol Schiavitti for her nine years of dedicated service – and elbow grease – on behalf of the Martin House.
Interested in hearing about volunteer opportunities at the Martin House?
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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
Participating museums across the country through the North American Reciprocal Museum program (NARM). Search participating museums.
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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
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
Participating museums across the country through the North American Reciprocal Museum program (NARM). Search participating museums.
Listing in the Martin House Annual Report
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
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
Participating museums across the country through the North American Reciprocal Museum program (NARM). Search participating museums.
Listing in the Martin House Annual Report
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
When you walk through the rooms of the Martin House, you might catch a glimpse of Carol Schiavitti, a member of the Interior Beautification Team — a committed group of volunteers who spend countless hours making sure our guests have a sparkling clean experience on their tours.
