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Every membership makes a difference–pick the level that best fits your needs.
All members receive:
- 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!
FRIENDS OF ART & YOUNG FRIENDS OF ART
Between the ages of 21-35? Join the Young Friends of Art (YFA) and receive 2 free drink tickets and YFA-specific invitations to events!
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
100% tax-deductible
$125
duo+
2 member cards, free exhibition tickets for members and 2 guests each visit, reciprocal privileges at 300+ museums, bi-annual date night event
100% tax-deductible
$160
Family
2 member cards for adults, plus up to 3 member cards for children ages 13+, free exhibition tickets for members and up to 5 guests each visit, early registration for studio art classes, 20% discount on gift memberships
100% tax-deductible
$250
art explorer
3 member cards for adults, plus up to 3 member cards for children ages 13+, free exhibition tickets for members and up to 6 guests each visit, reciprocal privileges at 1,000+ museums
100% tax-deductible
$500
art lover
3 member cards for adults, plus up to 3 member cards for children ages 13+, 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
100% tax-deductible
SOCIETY OF FELLOWS
All benefits are cumulative. Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. Questions? Email membership@nelson-atkins.org.
$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, 50% off tickets to annual Chairman’s Circle Gala, 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, 2 free tickets to annual Chairman’s Circle Gala, 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, 4 free tickets to annual Chairman’s Circle Gala, 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.
