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Become a Member
See all membership levels and their associated benefits in the dropdown menus below.
For your convenience we are pleased to offer automatic-renewal options on specific levels of membership. Choosing auto-renew saves you time and helps reduce the Museum’s carbon footprint by using less paper on future renewals.
Contact
Contact the Membership Department with questions about your membership, member events, or for information on joining the Museum.
(919) 664-6754
membership@ncartmuseum.org
Gift of Membership
Gifting a Museum membership is truly the gift that gives back. It is a great way to support the NCMA while also sharing your love of art with someone who matters to you. Membership gifts make a clear statement about what you feel is important—creating community through cultural experiences. Share the NCMA with those meaningful to you, and tell them why “membership matters.”
Every Gift of Membership receives a delightful NCMA-branded magnet set to present to the recipient. Have questions? Email membership@ncartmuseum.org or call (919) 664-6754, and we will be happy to assist you.

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Membership Levels
As a member you’ll enjoy free admission to exhibitions, invitations to special events, discounts in the Museum Store, and so much more! Memberships are good for one year, beginning when the membership is purchased and lasting 12 consecutive months. For Patron level and above memberships, you may waive your benefits; in that case your membership becomes 100 percent tax-deductible, and no sales tax will be charged.
A basic Museum membership provides a variety of benefits that give members free (or reduced) admission to programs, events, and activities.
- $50
- $40 Senior and Educator
- 1 free ticket per day for paid exhibitions
- 2 guest passes
- Membership fully tax-deductible
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
This level includes all the essential benefits of membership and is perfectly suited to couples and families or visitors with friends.
- $75
- $65 Senior and Educator
- 2 free Adults, 6 free Children under 18 per day for paid exhibitions
- 2 guest passes
- Membership fully tax-deductible
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
Members at the Patron, Sustainer, and Benefactor levels make an even bigger impact on what the Museum can offer. In recognition of this support, they receive special access and invitations. As a Patron-level member or above, you are eligible for benefits at more than 1,100 other museums through North America. Privileges are available through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM).
*Senior and Educator discounts not available at these levels.
- $150 +$7.25 tax ($50 is tax-deductible)
- 2 free Adults, 6 free Children under 18 per day for paid exhibitions
- 2 guest passes
- 2 admissions to Patron Party
- NARM/ROAM program eligibility
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
- $300 +$7.25 tax ($200 is tax-deductible)
- 2 free Adults, 6 free Children under 18 per day for paid exhibitions
- 2 guest passes
- 2 admissions to Patron Party
- NARM/ROAM program eligibility
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
- $600 +$12.33 tax ($430 is tax-deductible)
- 2 free Adults, 6 free Children under 18 per day for paid exhibitions
- 2 guest passes
- 2 admissions to Patron Party
- NARM/ROAM program eligibility
- Admission to 1 outdoor concert (2 tickets)
If you are interested in making a visionary philanthropic commitment to the Museum and being honored with additional benefits, please consider our leadership-level memberships.
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
Leadership Levels
Members at the Fellow, Director’s Circle, Humber Society, and Collectors Cabinet levels offer support at these significant amounts with the philanthropic needs of the Museum in mind. Leadership-level members enjoy additional social, educational, and travel opportunities as well as updates on the collection, upcoming exhibitions, and the Museum’s art acquisitions. Leadership-level memberships are for 12 consecutive months.
The Fellow level of membership demonstrates a philanthropic dedication to the Museum and its programs and services.
All Benefactor Membership privileges for two people
- Membership for two adults living at the same address, including children 18 and under
- Free admission for all ticketed exhibitions for two adults plus children in household
- 50% discount on admission for additional visits to ticketed exhibitions for the cardholders
- Free admission for two adults plus children in household for all summer movies
- Discounted admissions for two adults plus children in household to all summer concerts, music-movie combos, indoor film series, and chamber music series
- Free admission for two to one summer concert
- Two free Guest Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions, or outdoor movies.
- 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store and the online store
- Preview, the Museum’s members publication, mailed to your home
- Invitations and discounted tickets to exhibition preview parties
- Member price for special events
- Advance sale of select exhibition and event tickets
- Free or discounted admission to children’s programs, events, activities
- Notices and announcements of Museum events, programs, and activities
- Member e-newsletter
- Member-only preview days and Member Mondays during large special exhibitions
- Enrollment in ROAM (Reciprocal Organization Associated Museums) program, representing more than 200 Museums in North America, as well as NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Membership) program, representing more than 500 museums. Members often get free or reduced admission and select discounts.
- Enrollment in AMRM (Art Museum Reciprocal Museum Network) program, which adds more than 30 major museums
- Advance sales for Art+Cuisine, Art in Bloom, and other select social and educational events
- Opportunity to rent Museum facilities for private functions (fees apply)
- Free admission for two adults to the Museum’s annual celebration
PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Free admission for two to an exhibition members opening or preview reception
- Invitation to the annual Director’s Circle’s spring event and the Humber Society dinner in the fall
- One free exhibition catalogue or art book
- $955 is tax deductible
For additional information or to discuss involvement with the Museum at one of these membership levels, contact Billy Wilson at 919-664-6824, or by email.
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
Director’s Circle members’ support helps increase awareness of the Museum’s permanent collection.
All Fellow-level benefits for two people
- Membership for two adults living at the same address, including children 18 and under
- Free admission for all ticketed exhibitions for two adults plus children in household
- 50% discount on admission for additional visits to ticketed exhibitions for the cardholders
- Free admission for two adults plus children in household for all summer movies
- Discounted admissions for two adults plus children in household to all summer concerts, music-movie combos, indoor film series, and chamber music series
- Two free Guest Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions, or movies.
- 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store and the online store
- Preview, the Museum’s members publication, mailed to your home
- Invitations and discounted tickets to exhibition preview parties
- Member price for special events
- Advance sale of select exhibition and event tickets
- Free or discounted admission to children’s programs, events, activities
- Notices and announcements of Museum events, programs, and activities
- Member e-newsletter
- Member-only preview days and Member Mondays during large special exhibitions
- Enrollment in ROAM (Reciprocal Organization Associated Museums) program, representing more than 200 Museums in North America, as well as NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Membership) program, representing more than 500 museums. Members often get free or reduced admission and select discounts.
- Enrollment in AMRN (Art Museum Reciprocal Museum Network) program, which adds more than 30 major museums
- Advance sales for Art+Cuisine, Art in Bloom, and other select social and educational events
- Opportunity to rent Museum facilities for private functions (fees apply)
- Free admission for two to an exhibition members opening or preview reception
- Invitation to the Humber Society dinner in the fall
- One free exhibition catalogue or art book
- Free admission for two adults to the Museum’s annual celebration
PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Complimentary admission for two to the annual spring Director’s Circle event
- Free admission for two to two summer concerts
- Free admission for two to special behind-the-scenes events
- $2,455 is tax deductible
For additional information or to discuss involvement with the Museum at one of these membership levels, contact Billy Wilson at 919-664-6824, or by email.
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
Humber Society members provide support that helps enhance the Museum’s national and international reputation.
All Director’s Circle level privileges for two people
- Membership for two adults living at the same address, including children 18 and under
- Free admission for all ticketed exhibitions for two adults plus children in household
- 50% discount on admission for additional visits to ticketed exhibitions for the cardholders
- Free admission for two adults plus children in household for all summer movies
- Discounted admissions for two adults plus children in household to all summer concerts, music-movie combos, indoor film series, and chamber music series
- Two free Guest Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions, or movies.
- 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store and the online store
- Preview, the Museum’s members publication, mailed to your home
- Invitations and discounted tickets to exhibition preview parties
- Member price for special events
- Advance sale of select exhibition and event tickets
- Free or discounted admission to children’s programs, events, activities
- Notices and announcements of Museum events, programs, and activities
- Member e-newsletter
- Member-only preview days and Member Mondays during large special exhibitions
- Enrollment in ROAM (Reciprocal Organization Associated Museums) program, representing more than 200 Museums in North America, as well as NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Membership) program, representing more than 500 museums. Members often get free or reduced admission and select discounts.
- Enrollment in AMRN (Art Museum Reciprocal Museum Network) program, which adds more than 30 major museums
- Advance sales for Art+Cuisine, Art in Bloom, and other select social and educational events
- Opportunity to rent Museum facilities for private functions (fees apply)Two personalized membership cards
- Free admission for two to an exhibition members opening or preview reception
- One free exhibition catalogue or art book
- Complimentary admission for two to the annual spring Director’s Circle event
- Free admission for two to three summer concerts
- Free admission for two to special behind-the-scenes events
- Free admission for two adults to the Museum’s annual celebration
PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Complimentary admission for two to the Humber Society dinner in the fall
- A curator-led preview tour of select exhibitions
- Travel opportunities with the Museum director to tour museums and view private collections
- $5,165 is tax deductible
For additional information or to discuss involvement with the Museum at one of these membership levels, contact Billy Wilson at 919-664-6824, or email.
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.
All Humber Society level privileges for two people
- Membership for two adults living at the same address, including children 18 and under
- Free admission for all ticketed exhibitions for two adults plus children in household
- 50% discount on admission for additional visits to ticketed exhibitions for the cardholders
- Free admission for two adults plus children in household for all summer movies
- Discounted admissions for two adults plus children in household to all summer concerts, music-movie combos, indoor film series, and chamber music series
- Two free Guest Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions, or outdoor movies.
- 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store and the online store
- Preview, the Museum’s members publication, mailed to your home
- Invitations and discounted tickets to exhibition preview parties
- Member price for special events
- Advance sale of select exhibition and event tickets
- Free or discounted admission to children’s programs, events, activities
- Notices and announcements of Museum events, programs, and activities
- Member e-newsletter
- Member-only preview days and Member Mondays during large special exhibitions
- Enrollment in ROAM (Reciprocal Organization Associated Museums) program, representing more than 200 Museums in North America, as well as NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum Membership), representing more than 500 museums. Members often get free or reduced admission and select discounts.
- Enrollment in AMRN (Art Museum Reciprocal Museum Network) program, which adds more than 30 major museums
- Advance sales for Art+Cuisine, Art in Bloom, and other select social and educational events
- Opportunity to rent Museum facilities for private functions (fees apply)Two personalized membership cards
- Free admission for two to an exhibition members opening or preview reception
- One free exhibition catalogue or art book
- Complimentary admission for two to the annual spring Director’s Circle event
- Complimentary admission for two to the Humber Society dinner in the fall
- Free admission for two to three summer concerts
- Free admission for two to special behind-the-scenes events
- A curator-led preview tour of select exhibitions
- Travel opportunities with the Museum director to tour museums and view private collections
- Free admission for two adults to the Museum’s annual celebration
PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Complimentary admission for two to a new director’s event recognizing cumulative annual giving of $10,000 and higher
- $8,895 is tax deductible
For additional information or to discuss involvement with the Museum at one of these membership levels, contact Billy Wilson at 919-664-6824, or by email.
Memberships are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
All memberships, benefits, and levels are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.