The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Membership

Join The Metropolitan Museum of Art today!

All Members receive a year of exclusive benefits, including:

Free unlimited admission to The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Cloisters museum and gardens
Members-only emails with advance notice of exhibitions, programs, events, and special offers
Access to the exclusive Members Dining Room
10% discount in The Met Store, plus seasonal Double Discounts
Discount on Audio Guides and Museum parking
Members-only Shopping Days when the Museum is closed to the public

Support the Metropolitan Museum and assist in meeting the enormous cost of providing its programs and services to audiences, worldwide—help keep exhibitions open during public hours, protect the collection, support education programs, or donate to the Annual Appeal for general operating expenses.

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            Make a gift in honor or in memory
            Give to the Annual Appeal

Planned Giving

Contribute to the Metropolitan Museum's future by planning for a special kind of gift, such as a bequest in your will or a trust that pays you income. There are many creative and flexible planned giving options that can benefit you and the Museum.

Benefit Parties

The Metropolitan is renowned for its glamorous galas and benefit parties throughout the year. Your attendance at an unforgettable evening helps support essential programs that enrich the lives of all our audiences.

Corporate Support

Join other industry leaders in supporting the Museum. Sponsor a program or exhibition, host a private event, or invite your executives and employees to enjoy special Museum privileges as a Corporate Member.

Curatorial Friends Groups

Members of the Metropolitan's Curatorial Friends Groups enjoy special programs and build relationships with curators and others who share similar interests, all in a behind-the-scenes, intimate setting.