Members enjoy unlimited free admission to the Brooklyn Museum's exciting special exhibitions and world-renowned permanent collection galleries. Other benefits include Members-only access to events such as exhibition openings and receptions, gallery talks and tours, family programs, and hands-on art workshops for all ages. For more information on Membership benefits, including discounts for older adults, educators, and artists, or to join by phone, call the Membership Department at (718) 501-6326 or email membership@brooklynmuseum.org.
We invite individuals who would like to engage with the Museum at a leadership level to join the Director's Circle with a gift of $5,000 or more.-
Individual: $55
(Fully tax-deductible)
Enjoy preview receptions, discounts, and much more!
- Unlimited free general admission for one to the Museum
- Bypass all general admission and ticketing lines
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Invitations to Members-only previews and
receptions - Free parking during Members-only events
- 10% discount at the Museum Café and Shop, with double-discount opportunities
- Advance ticketing for all Target First Saturdays programs and events (quantities limited)
- Members-only coat-check line at Target First Saturdays
- Free rental of audio guides for permanent-collection exhibitions
- Discount and early registration privileges for the Museum's Gallery/Studio classes for adults
- Free tickets to bimonthly Creative Art Making classes (quantities limited)
- Full access to the Museum’s Libraries and Archives
- Free subscription to bimonthly What’s Happening newsletter
- Free monthly e-newsletter exclusively for Members
Older adults (65 and older), artists, educators, and full-time students may save $10 on Individual dues. Mail or fax a copy of valid I.D., artist’s resume, United Federation of Teachers I.D., or semester I.D. with the Membership application. Note: Discount cannot be applied online.
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Dual: $85
(Fully tax-deductible)
Enjoy Membership benefits for yourself and a second adult Member of your household.
All the benefits of Individual Membership, plus:
- One additional Membership card
- Unlimited free admission for the two adults whose names appear on the Membership cards
- Four complimentary parking passes (not valid for Target First Saturdays)
Older adults (65 and older) may save $10 on Dual dues. Mail or fax a copy of valid I.D. with the Membership application. Note: Discount cannot be applied online.
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Family: $100
(Fully tax-deductible)
Receive discounts on educational offerings for children.
All the benefits of Dual Membership, plus:
- Unlimited free admission for the two adults whose names appear on the Membership cards and up to four children under the age of 18
- Invitation to attend the Museum’s annual family event
- Discount and early registration privileges for the Museum's Gallery/Studio classes for children
- Discounted tickets for the Museum's Meet the Museum program (designed for children ages 2–3)
- Discounted tickets for the Museum’s Arty Facts program (designed for children ages 4–7)
- Priority when scheduling private Special Arty Facts events for a group
Older adults (65 and older) may save $10 on Family dues. Mail or fax a copy of valid I.D. with the Membership application. Note: Discount cannot be applied online.
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Contributor: $150
($135 tax-deductible)
Receive reciprocal privileges to 31 art museums and free tickets to Arty Facts and Meet the Museum.
All the benefits of Family and Friends Membership, plus:
- Reciprocal Membership and discounts to 31 other museums nationwide. See a complete list of participating museums.
- Four complimentary guest passes good for free general admission (valid for one-time use)
- Free tickets for the Museum's Arty Facts and Meet the Museum programs (quantities limited)
- Brooklyn Museum art calendar
Older adults (65 and older) may save $10 on Individual dues. Mail or fax a copy of valid I.D. with the Membership application. Note: Discount cannot be applied online.
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Patron: $350
($300 tax-deductible)
Attend a curator-led tour and receive free general admission for two additional guests.
All the benefits of Contributor Membership, plus:
- Invitation to a curator-led tour in a Museum gallery or special exhibition
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Two guests receive free admission when accompanied by a Patron
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Eligibility to host an elegant event in one of the Museum’s exclusive dining and reception spaces, with the appropriate rental fee
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Complimentary publication or gift
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Two additional complimentary parking passes (six total)
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15% off Brooklyn Museum publications purchased in the Museum Shop
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Invitation to the Brooklyn Artists Ball
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Donor: $600
($515 tax-deductible)
Attend curator-led tours and receive a complimentary Museum publication
All the benefits of Patron Membership, plus:
- Additional invitation to curator-led tours in a Museum gallery or special exhibition
- Complimentary general admission for two additional guests when accompanied by a Donor (four total)
- Complimentary Museum catalogue or publication
- Two additional complimentary parking passes (eight total)
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Fellow: $1,000
($875 tax-deductible)
Enjoy special access to curators, the collection, and senior Museum leadership through a series of exclusive events.
All the benefits of Donor Membership, plus:
- Invitations to special events and curatorial walkthroughs, exclusively for high-level Members
- Invitation for two to the annual Director's Reception
- Two additional guests may attend select Members previews and receptions when accompanied by a Fellow
- Complimentary admission for two additional guests when accompanied by a Fellow (six total)
- Four additional complimentary parking passes (twelve total)
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Curator's Circle: $2,500
($2,360 tax-deductible)
Receive free parking and free general admission for an unlimited number of guests.
All the benefits of Fellow Membership, plus:
- Private, curator-led by appointment for the Member and four guests to view a Museum exhibition or installation
- Free parking during regular Museum hours (not valid for Target First Saturdays)
- An unlimited number of guests receive free admission when accompanied by a Curator’s Circle Member
- A special gift from the Board of Trustees
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