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Become a Member
Individual supporters like you help to fill the Museum with wonder, discovery, and joy for all. Join or renew today and enjoy free exhibition admission, invitations to special events, discounts in the Museum Store and Iris restaurant, and so much more. Or, give a Gift Membership box set to the art lover in your life!
Membership Levels
As a member you'll enjoy free admission to exhibitions, invitations to special events, discounts in the Museum Store and Iris restaurant, 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.
- One free admission for all ticketed exhibitions
- 50% discount on admission for additional visits to ticketed exhibitions for the cardholder
- One free admission to all summer movies
- One discounted admission to all summer concerts, music-movie combos, indoor film series, and chamber music series
- 10% discount on purchases of $10 or more in the Museum Store and the online store
- 10% discount on cardholder’s meals in Iris restaurant
- Preview, the Museum’s quarterly members calendar, mailed to your home
- Invitations to discounted tickets to exhibition preview parties
- Member price for special events
- Advance sale of select exhibition and event tickets
- Notices and announcements of Museum events, programs, and activities
- Members e-newsletter
- Member-only preview days and Member Mondays during large special exhibitions
- Personalized membership card
- Fully tax deductible
An individual (senior discount) is available for ages 65 and over (subtract $10 from Individual membership).
An Individual (educator) membership is available to full-time teachers, which includes additional mailings about upcoming educational programs, lectures, and events, including Educators eNews (subtract $10 from Individual membership).
- Membership for two adults living at the same address, including children 18 and under
- Two free admissions for all ticketed exhibitions
- 50% discount on admission for additional visits to ticketed exhibitions for the cardholders
- Two free admissions to all summer movies
- Two discounted admission to all summer concerts, music-movie combos, indoor film series, and chamber music series
- 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store and the online store
- 10% discount on cardholders’ meals in Iris restaurant
- Preview, the Museum’s quarterly member calendar, 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
- Two personalized membership cards
- Fully tax deductible
A Dual/Family (senior discount) is available for ages 65 and over (subtract $10 from Dual/Family membership).
All DUAL/FAMILY 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
- 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store and the online store
- 10% discount on cardholders’ meals in Iris restaurant
- Preview, the Museum’s quarterly member calendar, 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
- Two personalized membership cards
PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Two free Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or outdoor movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.
- 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.
- 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)
- $49.90 is tax deductible
- Free admission for two adults to the Museum’s annual holiday celebration
All patron-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 Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or outdoor movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.
- 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store and the online store
- 10% discount on cardholders’ meals in Iris restaurant
- Preview, the Museum’s quarterly member calendar, 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.
- 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 adults to the Museum’s annual holiday celebration
PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Enrollment in AMRN (Art Museum Reciprocal Museum Network) program, which adds more than 30 major museums
- $199.90 is tax deductible
All sustainer-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
- New Benefit: Two free Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or outdoor movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.
- 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store and the online store
- 10% discount on cardholders’ meals in Iris restaurant
- Preview, the Museum’s quarterly member calendar, 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
PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Free admission for two to one summer concert
- $429.90 is tax-deductible
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 Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or outdoor movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.
- 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store and the online store
- 10% discount on cardholders’ meals in Iris restaurant
- Preview, the Museum’s quarterly member calendar, 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)
- Two personalized membership cards
- Free admission for two adults to the Museum’s annual holiday 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
- $954.90 is tax deductible
For additional information or to discuss involvement with the Museum at one of these membership levels, contact Mary Blake, manager of board and donor relations, at (919) 664-6807 or by email, or or Polly Lyman, senior development officer, at (919) 664-6911 or by email.
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 Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.
- 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store and the online store
- 10% discount on cardholders’ meals in Iris restaurant
- Preview, the Museum’s quarterly member calendar, 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
- 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 holiday 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
- $2,454.90 is tax deductible
For additional information or to discuss involvement with the Museum at one of these membership levels, contact Mary Blake, manager of board and donor relations, at (919) 664-6807 or by email, or Polly Lyman, senior development officer, at (919) 664-6911 or by email.
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 Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.
- 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store and the online store
- 10% discount on cardholders’ meals in Iris restaurant
- Preview, the Museum’s quarterly member calendar, 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 holiday 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
- $5,164.90 is tax deductible
For additional information or to discuss involvement with the Museum at one of these membership levels, contact Mary Blake, manager of board and donor relations, at (919) 664-6807 or by email, or Polly Lyman, senior development officer, at (919) 664-6911 or by email.
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 Super Passes. Additional free tickets to exhibitions (one per pass), or outdoor movies (three per pass), or discounted concert tickets (one per pass), or discounts on other events (ask at Box Office). Some restrictions will apply.
- 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Store and the online store
- 10% discount on cardholders’ meals in Iris restaurant
- Preview, the Museum’s quarterly member calendar, 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 holiday celebration
PLUS THESE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Complimentary admission for two to a new director’s event recognizing cumulative annual giving of $10,000 and higher
- $8,894.90 is tax deductible
For additional information or to discuss involvement with the Museum at one of these membership levels, contact Mary Blake, manager of board and donor relations, at (919) 664-6807 or by email, or Polly Lyman, senior development officer, at (919) 664-6911 or by email.
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