Become a Member

 

The Rubin Museum has been called "Divine....one of the coolest, calmest spots in town," by the New York Times. Join today to see why and become one of more than 6,300 friends who enjoy and support the Rubin Museum through membership. As a member you will enjoy:

• Unlimited free admission to the museum
• Invitation to our exclusive members-only events, such as tours, exhibition previews, and many more.

• 10% discount on purchases at the Shop @ RMA and Café @ RMA
• Discounts on lectures, performances, films, and family programs.

Your membership dues also help us continue to offer the exciting exhibitions and programs that the Rubin Museum of Art is famous for.

 

Five Ways to Join or Renew

• Online (Clicking this link will redirect you to networkforgood.org, our secure online payment processor.)
• Phone: 212.620.5000 x315
• On-site: Visit the Admissions Desk
• Fax: 212.675.0105
• Mail:
  Rubin Museum of Art
  ATTN: Membership
  150 West 17th Street
  New York, NY 10010

 

Gift Memberships

Membership to the Rubin Museum of Art makes a great gift for any occasion. Gift memberships can be purchased online, at the museum's admissions desk, or by calling the Membership Office at 212.620.5000 x315.

Membership Levels and Benefits

Individual  $65      Join or Renew

• Unlimited free admission for one person, including complementary audio guide
• Invitation for two to the Annual Members Reception celebrating a major exhibition with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment
• Invitation for two to select previews, members-only exhibition tours, and other exclusive events
• 10% discount on purchases at the Shop and Café@ RMA
• Discounts on lectures, performances, films, and family programs
• Advance notice of select museum events
• Subscription to the museum's seasonal calendar

      (100% tax-deductible)

 

Dual/ Family  $85      Join or Renew

All the benefits of Individual membership, plus:

• Free admission for a second adult and children under 18

      (100% tax-deductible)

 

Friend  $150      Join or Renew

All the benefits of Dual/Family membership, plus:

• Invitation for two to an annual Friend Members event
• Special Friend gift
• Four complimentary passes for the family programs of your choice

      ($95 tax-deductible)

 

Sustaining  $300      Join or Renew

All the benefits of Friend membership, plus:

• Invitation for two to the annual Sustaining Member Event
• One complimentary exhibition catalogue

      ($195 tax-deductible)

 

Benefactor  $500      Join or Renew

All the benefits of Sustaining membership, plus:

• One additional exhibition catalogue or special gift

• Reciprocal membership privileges at more than 200 museums through the North American Reciprocal Membership Program (NARM)

      ($395 tax-deductible)

 

Chairman's Circle  $1,000      Join or Renew

All the benefits of Benefactor membership, plus:

• Invitation for two to the annual Chairman's Circle Dinner
• Access to house seats for sold-out programs, based on availability
• Reserved seating for all programs in the theater

      ($795 tax-deductible)

 

Sponsor  $2,500      Join or Renew

All the benefits of Chairman's Circle membership, plus:

• One additional exhibition catalog
• Dual/Family membership to give as a gift

      ($2,250 tax-deductible)

 

Collectors Circle  $5,000      Join or Renew

All the benefits of Sponsor membership, plus:

• Exclusive use of the museum's Spiral Lobby or Theater for a private event (host covers event operating charges, catering, and staffing costs)
• Invitation to a Collector's Circle dinner and/or program designed especially for collectors of Himalayan art

      ($4,550 tax-deductible)

 

Donors Circle  $10,000      Join or Renew

All the benefits of Collectors Circle membership, plus:

• Exclusive use of any museum event space for a private function (host covers event operating charges, catering, and staffing costs)
• Free admission for up to four guests when accompanied by the member
• Private tour of the museum for six people, followed by complimentary refreshments
• Recognition on the museum's donor panel

      ($9,100 tax-deductible)

Visionary Circle - RMA's Young Patrons Group    

The Visionary Circle is a group of culturally active patrons, ages twenty-one through forty, who want to engage with the museum, connect with other young members, and explore the contemporary relevance of Himalayan art and culture. Throughout the year members will enjoy exclusive programs, including cocktail and conversation evenings with leading artists and philosophers, artist studio visits, and much more.

Individual $200/Couple $300 (benefits for two) Join or renew! 

• Invitations to exclusive Visionary Circle events
• Visionary Circle gatherings at K2 Friday Nights and Himalayan Happy Hour on Wednesdays
• Unlimited free admission to the museum galleries, including complimentary audio guide
• 10% discount on purchases at the shop and café
• Invitation for two to the Annual Members Reception celebrating a major exhibition with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and performances
• Invitation for two to select previews, members-only exhibition tours, and other events
• Advanced notice and discounts to select RMA programs
• Reserved seating on select museum programs and events
• Subscription to the RMA seasonal calendar and RMA E-News

For more information contact the Visionary Cicle Coordinator at 212.620.5000 x 239 or visionary@rmanyc.org or visit rmanyc.org/visionarycircle.

Special Membership Rates

Artist/Educator/Neighbor/Senior/Student  $45      Join or Renew 

All benefits of individual membership with the exception of an invitation to the Annual Members Reception.

Join at the individual level or higher to receive an invitation for two to this reception, which celebrates a major exhibition with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment.

North American Reciprocal Membership Program (NARM)

Members of the Rubin Museum at the Benefactor ($500) level and above will be provided with a validated NARM sticker on their membership card and will receive free admission at over 100 participating museums. Visit http://www.vmfa.museum/member_recip.pdf for the most up to date listing of participating museums.

Presentation of your current membership card with NARM sticker entitles you to the following privileges:

• Free admission at all times during participating museum hours
• The same discount on purchases made at gift stores on premises as those offered to members of that museum
• The same discount on purchases of concert and lecture tickets made on premises as those offered to members of that museum

NARM reciprocal membership privileges do not include receiving mailings from any of the participating institutions except for museum with which a member is also affiliated. Photo ID may also be required by participating institutions when presenting your membership card.