It wasn’t long after settling into her new Parkside home when Rebecca Morris-Chatta arrived at the Martin House and raised her hand to volunteer. She started as a Chaperone but soon trained to be a Docent, eventually landing in the role of Education Docent – a perfect fit for the retired lawyer and law professor.
Rebecca specialized in public health law, developing the first public health law course for students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She and her husband moved to Buffalo in 2014, and she chose the Parkside neighborhood to be close to the Martin House and Delaware Park. She is the mother of three daughters and the grandmother of “one beautiful boy.”
Inspired by Wright’s design of the Martin family estate, Rebecca loves watching students discover the complexities of the house. “Whether a teenager grasps the physics of the pier and steel I-beam structural system and its many design benefits, or preschoolers find geometric shapes they’ve studied in the art glass, young people identify with the architecture authentically and enthusiastically,” said Rebecca.
What is so unique about the school programs offered by the Martin House? “The programs offer an opportunity to discuss Buffalo and American history, which can help students connect with the significance of the site. If we inspire one child to explore the idea of becoming an architect, designer, or historian, we’ve succeeded in something life-altering.”
Thank you to Rebecca Morris-Chatta for sharing your enthusiasm for the Martin House with so many young people in our community over these past six years.
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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
It wasn’t long after settling into her new Parkside home when Rebecca Morris-Chatta arrived at the Martin House and raised her hand to volunteer. She started as a Chaperone but soon trained to be a Docent, eventually landing in the role of Education Docent – a perfect fit for the retired lawyer and law professor.
