Members are the Art & Soul of the Museum
Your membership keeps the museum FREE for all visitors. Join or renew online by selecting a membership level below. Email us at membership@nelson-atkins.org with questions.
FRIENDS OF ART
All Friends of Art (FOA) benefits are cumulative. Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. Friends of Art memberships are fully tax-deductible.
$85
Member
Previously Individual+
- Free garage parking
- Free admission to featured exhibitions
- Exclusive invites to exhibition openings & core member events
- 10% discount in the Museum Store, Rozzelle Court & Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters (museum location only)
- Member pricing on studio classes, lectures, Tivoli films, Art Course, and more!
- 1 digital member card plus 1 guest
$160
Member Plus
Previously Duo+ and Family
- In addition to the benefits above, invitations for Member Plus events
- Presale access to Art Course and other museum activities
- 20% discount on docent-led tours
- Reciprocal privileges at 15 premier museums
- Up to 2 digital member cards and 2 guests
$275
Art Explorer
- In addition to the benefits above, presale access to Studio Art Classes
- Reciprocal privileges at 400+ museums
- Special voucher for a birthday treat in Rozzelle Court
- 20% off gift memberships
- Up to 3 digital member cards and 3 guests
$575
Art Lover
- In addition to the benefits above, invitation to Music with Masterpieces, an annual Society of Fellows event
- Invitation to an event with a curator
- Reciprocal privileges at 1,000+ museums
- Opportunity to participate in Committee of 100 (C100)
- Up to 4 digital member cards and 4 guests
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.
$1,500
Patron Circle
- Recognition of your generosity in Annual Report
- Opening celebration for all featured exhibitions
- Signature Society of Fellows events
- Listing in Society of Fellows and Business Council Roster
- Reciprocal benefits with 1,000+ premier museums
- Opportunity to participate in Committee of 100 (C100)
- Travel opportunities through the Museum Travel Alliance
- All Friends of Art benefits
- $200 non tax-deductible
$3,000
Collector Circle
- Nelson-Atkins led national travel program invitations
- Focused programs on collecting art
- Access to premier private art collection in Kansas City
- Discount on venue rental with two years of continuous membership
- VIP passes to domestic and international art fairs, upon request
- $260 non tax-deductible
$5,000
Leadership Circle
- Exclusive event with the museum’s Deputy Director of Learning and Engagement
- Customized private gallery tour with a curator, upon request
- Recognition of your generosity on museum lobby digital screens
- Complimentary exhibition catalogue
- $290 non tax-deductible
$10,000
Curator Circle
- Exclusive event with the museum’s Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs
- Behind-the-scenes annual tour and reception
- Signature Society of Fellows lapel pin
- Private dinner following the Atha Lecture
- $350 non tax-deductible
$25,000
Director Circle
- Director-led national and international travel program invitations
- Incredible art experiences led by museum director
- $350 non tax-deductible
$50,000
President Circle
Please contact Sara Hale, Development Director, Society of Fellows, at 816-751-0426, to discuss benefits meaningful to you.