Membership

Members are the Art & Soul of the Museum 

Every Membership includes:

  • FREE admission to featured exhibitions every day
  • FREE parking in the museum garage (based on availability)
  • Invitations to exclusive member events
  • 10% discount in the Museum Store, Rozzelle Court Restaurant, and Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters (museum location only)
  • Savings and presale access to Art Course and select programs
  • Discounts on studio classes

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 +

Up to 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

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BUY AS A GIFT

Click here to gift a YFA Duo + membership.

                            


 

$160

Family

Up to 2 member cards for adults, free exhibition tickets for members and up to 2 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

 Join/Renew 

BUY AS A GIFT

Click here to gift a YFA Family membership.

                            


 

$250

Art Explorer

Up to 3 member cards for adults, free exhibition tickets for members and up to 3 guests each visit, reciprocal privileges at 1,000+ museums
$62 non-deductible

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BUY AS A GIFT

                            


 

$500

Art Lover

Up to 4 member cards for adults, free exhibition tickets for members and up to 4 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

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BUY AS A GIFT

                            


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

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BUY AS A GIFT

                            


 

$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

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BUY AS A GIFT

                            


 

$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

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$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

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$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

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$50,000

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE

Please contact Sara Hale, Development Director, Society of Fellows, at 816-751-0426, to discuss benefits meaningful to you.

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