Family in front of Nelson-Atkins Building

Membership Levels

The Nelson-Atkins offers two membership programs to enrich your experience and support the Museum—Friends of Art and Society of Fellows.

Founded in 1964, Society of Fellows is the Museum’s premiere membership group with a long history of sustaining the Nelson-Atkins while enjoying special benefits. Members of Society of Fellows have access to exciting opportunities and privileges such as private talks by curators and lively social gatherings.

Friends of Art is the Museum’s oldest and largest membership group and offers attractive benefits to enhance your experience with art year-round.

Friends of Art
National ($50)
Individual ($60)
Dual ($90)
Family ($100)
Associate Friend of Art ($250)

Society of Fellows
Patron Society of Fellows ($1,000)
Sustaining Society of Fellows ($2,000)
Nelson Society ($3,000)
Benefactor ($5,000)
Ambassador ($10,000)

Corporations support the Museum through the Business Council.