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Every Membership includes:
- FREE admission to featured exhibitions every day
- FREE parking in the museum garage (based on availability)
- Exclusive invitations and early registration to events and virtual programs
- 10% discount in the Museum Store, Rozzelle Court Restaurant, and Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters (museum location only)
- Savings on Art Course mini golf, Tivoli films, and select programs
- Discounts on studio classes and more!
Membership Levels
Join or renew online by selecting a membership level below or email us at membership@nelson-atkins.org with questions.
FRIENDS OF ART
All benefits are cumulative. Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. Questions? Email membership@nelson-atkins.org.
$70
Individual
1 member card, free exhibition tickets for member and a guest each visit
Members between the ages of 21-40 can join the Young Friends of Art (YFA) to receive 2 free drink tickets and invitations to YFA-specific events. Select YFA in the drop-down menu during check-out.
$32 non-deductible
$125
Duo +
2 member cards, free exhibition tickets for members and 2 guests each visit, reciprocal privileges at 400+ museums, bi-annual date night event
Members between the ages of 21-40 can join the Young Friends of Art (YFA) to receive 2 free drink tickets and invitations to YFA-specific events. Select YFA in the drop-down menu during check-out.
$62 non-deductible
$160
Family
2 member cards for adults, plus up to 3 member cards for children ages 13-18, free exhibition tickets for members and up to 5 guests each visit, early registration for studio art classes, 20% discount on gift memberships
Members between the ages of 21-40 can join the Young Friends of Art (YFA) to receive 2 free drink tickets and invitations to YFA-specific events. Select YFA in the drop-down menu during check-out.
$62 non-deductible
$250
Art Explorer
3 member cards for adults, plus up to 3 member cards for children ages 13-18, free exhibition tickets for members and up to 6 guests each visit, reciprocal privileges at 1,000+ museums
$62 non-deductible
$500
Art Lover
3 member cards for adults, plus up to 3 member cards for children ages 13-18, free exhibition tickets for members and up to 6 guests each visit, invitation to 1 Society of Fellows event per year, opportunity to participate in the Committee of 100 at no additional cost
$62 non-deductible
SOCIETY OF FELLOWS
Society of Fellows (SOF) provides significant philanthropic support allowing transformative museum experiences FREE of charge for all. We are immensely grateful for every member of SOF and their dedication to the future of the Nelson-Atkins. In appreciation, SOF members enjoy a unique set of benefits which are listed below.
$1,250
Patron
6 member cards, invitations to signature Society of Fellows events, reciprocal privileges with 1,000+ museums worldwide, travel opportunities through the Museum Travel Alliance, recognition in the Society of Fellows and Business Council Roster
$120 non-deductible
$3,000
COLLECTOR’S CIRCLE
6 member cards, participation in focused programs for individuals interested in building an art collection, discount on museum venue rental with two years of continuous Collector’s Circle membership, invitation to Collector’s Home Showcase, VIP passes to domestic and international art fairs when available and upon request
$160 non-deductible
$5,000
BENEFACTOR
6 member cards, private curator-led tour of an exhibition of your choice upon request, listing on digital screens in Bloch Lobby, recognition in printed and mailed Annual Reports of Gifts, complimentary exhibition catalogue for one featured exhibition
$160 non-deductible
$10,000
CURATOR’S CIRCLE
6 member cards, private exhibition tour with Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs upon request, invitation to annual behind-the-scenes tour of the museum
$300 non-deductible
$25,000
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
6 member cards, invitation to annual Director’s Circle Dinner, access to director-led national and international travel opportunities, invitations from director to exclusive pop-up activities at the museum
$440 non-deductible
$50,000
CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
Please contact Sara Hale, Development Director, Society of Fellows, at 816-751-0426, to discuss benefits meaningful to you.