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All Members receive a year of exclusive benefits, including:

  • $60

    Associate

    A special category for Members who live outside a 200-mile radius of New York City

    Admission Privileges
    One Membership card, with free unlimited admission for one

    Access to the Members Dining Room overlooking Central Park

    Exhibition Previews
    Email invitations to previews of four selected special exhibitions

    Museum Discounts
    10% discount in The Met Store, plus seasonal Double Discounts

    Discount on Audio Guide rentals and Museum parking

    Members-only Events
    Members Shopping Days when the Museum is closed to the public with special exhibition viewings, complimentary Audio Guides, and receptions

    Plus
    Quarterly illustrated Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin

    Quarterly Members Calendar

    Announcements of Travel with the Met programs

    Members-only emails with advance notice of exhibitions, programs, events, and special offers

    Special benefits and features in the Members-only section of the Museum's website

    Summer rental of four elegant rooms for private celebrations

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $16 is tax deductible.

    Upgrade to a Friend Membership ($275) and receive two Membership cards, free admission for four guests, invitations to evening receptions, complimentary Audio Guide rentals, and more!

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  • $70

    Met Net

    Unlimited free admission and special Members-only emails

    Admission Privileges
    One Membership card, with free unlimited admission for one

    Access to the Members Dining Room overlooking Central Park

    Museum Discounts
    10% discount in The Met Store, plus seasonal Double Discounts

    Discount on Audio Guide rentals and Museum parking

    Members-only Events
    Members Shopping Days when the Museum is closed to the public with special exhibition viewings, complimentary Audio Guides, and receptions

    Plus
    Members-only emails with advance notice of exhibitions, programs, events, and special offers

    Special benefits and features in the Members-only section of the Museum's website

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $56 is tax deductible.

    Upgrade to an Individual Membership ($100) to attend exhibition previews—including the spring Costume Institute exhibition— and receive the quarterly Members Calendar and Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin.

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  • $100

    Individual

    Invitations to special exhibition previews

    Admission Privileges
    One Membership card, with free unlimited admission for one

    Access to the Members Dining Room overlooking Central Park

    Exhibition Previews
    Invitations for two to previews of four selected special exhibitions during Museum hours

    Invitation for two to a daytime preview of the spring Costume Institute exhibition

    Museum Discounts
    10% discount in The Met Store, plus seasonal Double Discounts

    Discount on Audio Guide rentals and Museum parking

    Members-only Events
    Members Shopping Days when the Museum is closed to the public with special exhibition viewings, complimentary Audio Guides, and receptions

    Plus
    Quarterly illustrated Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin

    Quarterly Members Calendar

    Announcements of Travel with the Met programs

    Members-only emails with advance notice of exhibitions, programs, events, and special offers

    Special benefits and features in the Members-only section of the Museum's website

    Summer rental of four elegant rooms for private celebrations

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $70 is tax deductible.

    Upgrade to a Family/Dual Membership ($200) to receive two Membership cards, free admission for children through the age of 18, Members-only weekend lectures, and more.

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  • $200

    Family/Dual

    Free admission for two adults and Members' children through the age of 18

    Admission Privileges
    Two Membership cards for free unlimited admission for two and Members' children through the age of 18

    Access to the Members Dining Room overlooking Central Park

    Exhibition Previews
    Invitations for two to previews of four selected special exhibitions during Museum hours

    Invitation for two to a daytime preview of the spring Costume Institute exhibition

    Museum Discounts
    10% discount in The Met Store, plus seasonal Double Discounts

    Discount on Audio Guide rentals and Museum parking

    Members-only Events
    Free Members weekend lectures

    Exclusive subscription art classes for children

    Invitation to subscribe to the Summer Fête dinner dance

    Members Shopping Days when the Museum is closed to the public with special exhibition viewings, complimentary Audio Guides, and receptions

    Plus
    Quarterly illustrated Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin

    Quarterly Members Calendar

    Announcements of Travel with the Met programs

    Members-only emails with advance notice of exhibitions, programs, events, and special offers

    Special benefits and features in the Members-only section of the Museum's website

    Summer rental of four elegant rooms for private celebrations

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $170 is tax deductible.

    Upgrade to a Sustaining Membership ($550) to enjoy evening viewings and receptions, reciprocal membership in 15 other art museums across the country, and be eligible for exclusive subscription galas, events, and other programs.

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  • $275

    Friend

    Additional privileges for Members who live outside a 200-mile radius of New York City

    Admission Privileges
    Two Membership cards for free unlimited admission for two

    Free unlimited admission for four guests when accompanied by the Member

    Access to the Members Dining Room overlooking Central Park

    Exhibition Previews and Receptions
    Email invitations to previews of four selected special exhibitions during Museum hours

    Email invitations to evening receptions and private viewings of selected special exhibitions

    Museum Discounts
    10% discount in The Met Store (online, catalogue, and in person), plus seasonal Double Discounts

    Discount on Museum parking

    Members-only Events
    Members Shopping Days when the Museum is closed to the public with special exhibition viewings, complimentary Audio Guides, and receptions

    Plus
    Complimentary Audio Guides

    Complimentary Engagement Calendar

    Quarterly illustrated Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin

    Quarterly Members Calendar

    Announcements of Travel with the Met programs

    Members-only emails with advance notice of exhibitions, programs, events, and special offers

    Special benefits and features in the Members-only section of the Museum's website

    Year-round rental of four elegant rooms for private celebrations

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $229 is tax deductible.

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  • $550

    Sustaining

    Evening exhibition viewings and receptions; reciprocal membership with other museums

    Admission Privileges
    Two Membership cards for free unlimited admission for two and Members' children through the age of 18

    Free unlimited admission for four guests when accompanied by the Member

    Access to the Members Dining Room overlooking Central Park, plus Guest Cards

    Reciprocal membership in 15 other major art museums across the country

    Exhibition Previews and Receptions
    Invitations to previews of four selected special exhibitions during Museum hours

    Invitation to a daytime preview of the spring Costume Institute exhibition

    Additional selected exhibition previews

    Evening receptions and private viewings of selected exhibitions

    Subscription Events and Programs
    Summer Fête dinner dance

    Holiday Gala Dinner at The Cloisters

    Holiday Reception: Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Viewing of the Neapolitan Baroque Crèche

    Exclusive education programs for adults

    Exclusive art classes for children

    Museum Discounts
    10% discount in The Met Store, plus seasonal Double Discounts

    Discount on Museum parking

    Members-only Events
    Free Members weekend lectures

    Members Shopping Days when the Museum is closed to the public with special exhibition viewings, complimentary Audio Guides, and receptions

    Plus
    Quarterly illustrated Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin

    Quarterly Members Calendar

    Advance announcements of Travel with the Met programs

    Advance announcements of subscription concerts and lectures

    Members-only emails with advance notice of exhibitions, programs, events, and special offers

    Special benefits and features in the Members-only section of the Museum's website

    Year-round rental of four elegant rooms for private celebrations

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $398 is tax deductible.

    Upgrade to a Contributing Membership ($1,200) to attend an evening viewing of the spring Costume Institute exhibition and reception on the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden.

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  • $1,200

    Contributing

    Evening viewing and reception for the spring Costume Institute exhibition

    All the benefits of Sustaining Membership, plus:

    Evening viewing of the spring Costume Institute exhibition and reception on The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden, weather permitting

    Additional selected evening receptions and private viewings of exhibitions in advance of viewings for Sustaining Members

    Private viewing and evening reception exclusively for Contributing and Donor Members

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $836 is tax deductible.

    Upgrade to a Sponsor Membership ($4,500) to enjoy the elegant Patrons Lounge overlooking Central Park.

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  • $2,000

    Donor

    Spring Garden Party at The Cloisters and Afternoon Tea in the Patrons Lounge

    All the benefits of Contributing Membership, plus:

    Spring Garden Party at The Cloisters

    Afternoon Tea in the Patrons Lounge for a fee, by reservation, for a party of eight

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $1,578 is tax deductible.

    Upgrade to a Patron Membership ($9,000) to enjoy a special evening program and reception with the Museum's Director.

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  • $4,500

    Sponsor

    Patrons Lounge privileges and invitations to an exclusive series of concerts and curator talks

    All the benefits of Donor Membership, plus:

    Unlimited access to the Patrons Lounge with guest passes upon request

    Additional selected preview or private viewing of an exhibition

    Special series of curator talks and concerts in the Patrons Lounge

    Acknowledgment in the Museum's Annual Report

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $3,411 is tax deductible.

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  • $9,000

    Patron

    Invitation to a special evening event with the Museum's Director

    All the benefits of Sponsor Membership, plus:

    Special evening program and reception with the Museum's Director

    Additional exhibition reception exclusively for Patron Members

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $7,807 is tax deductible.

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  • $13,000

    Patron Circle

    Private tour with a reception in the Patrons Lounge plus complimentary rental of a private dining room

    All the benefits of Patron Membership, plus:

    Private tour of a collection or special exhibition with complimentary beverages in the Patrons Lounge for a party of six, by reservation

    Complimentary rental of an elegant private dining room

    Invitations to most special exhibitions on press preview days

    Complimentary Audio Guides

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $11,275 is tax deductible.

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  • $20,000

    President's Circle

    Invitations to a private reception with the Museum's President and to behind-the-scenes events with Museum curators

    All the benefits of Patron Circle Membership, plus:

    Private event with the Museum's President

    Special behind-the-scenes events with Museum curators

    Exclusive concierge services for all Museum programs

    Complimentary Afternoon Tea for four in the Patrons Lounge

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $17,955 is tax deductible.

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Special Membership Groups

  • $1,000

    The Apollo Circle

    A variety of educational and social activities for young friends of the Museum, ages 21 to 39

    All the benefits of Sustaining Membership, plus:

    Special evening reception with the Museum's Director

    Invitations to 8–12 private receptions, private collection viewings, and gallery talks with curators

    Evening reception on The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden

    Luncheon and curatorial tour of a special exhibition on a Monday, when the Museum is closed to the public

    Discounts on tickets to the Apollo Circle Benefit

    Behind-the-scenes tours of the Museum's collections and conservation departments

    Invitations to a selection of special exhibition previews

    Annual dues are $1,000 for individuals or couples. Individual Members are invited to bring a guest to Apollo Circle events.

    Your Membership supports The Apollo Circle Fund for Art Conservation.

    Learn more about The Apollo Circle and The Apollo Circle Patrons.

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $344 of this $1,000 Membership contribution is tax-deductible.

  • $3,500

    The Apollo Circle Patrons

    A closer association with the Museum for young friends, ages 21 to 39

    All the benefits of Apollo Circle Membership, plus:

    Additional programs exclusive to Apollo Circle Patrons with special access to the Museum's collections or conservation departments

    Private gallery tour for up to six guests

    Unlimited access to the Patrons Lounge

    Invitation to a special exhibition on press preview day

    Opening night reception for a special exhibition

    Spring Garden Party at The Cloisters

    Invitation to serve on the host committee of the Apollo Circle Benefit

    Exclusive concierge services for all Museum programs

    Annual dues are $3,500 for individuals or couples. Individual Members are invited to bring a guest to Apollo Circle events.

    Your Membership supports The Apollo Circle Fund for Art Conservation.

    Learn more about The Apollo Circle and The Apollo Circle Patrons.

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $2,295 of this $3,500 Membership contribution is tax-deductible.

  • $4,000

    Met Family Circle

    A fun and educational introduction to the Museum for families with children up to age 12

    All the benefits of Sustaining Membership, plus:

    Six complimentary tickets to the annual Family Benefit and Met Family Circle Pajama Party

    Exclusive programs including private dinners with family art tours and hands-on projects, as well as art workshops

    Private family gallery tour of your choice

    Priority registration for children's subscription art classes

    Invitations for parents to a selection of special exhibition previews and viewings

    Unlimited access to the Patrons Lounge

    Your Met Family Circle Membership allows the Museum to use your contribution where it is needed most.

    Learn more about Met Family Circle.

      Within the limits prescribed by law, $2,505 of this $4,000 Membership contribution is tax-deductible.