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Join, Renew, or Gift a Membership
As a member at MAG you provide critical support for exciting exhibitions, innovative art programs, exceptional experiences, and more! Join the MAG community, support the arts, and make an impact—become a member today!
Questions? Call us: 585.276.8939 or
email us
!
Membership Levels
Contributing Membership Levels
Director’s Circle Membership Levels
MAG Council Membership Levels
Membership Benefits for All Levels
Access
Free Museum admission
Half-price admission for guests
Priority registration at the Creative Workshop
Free admission to the M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival
Borrowing privileges at MAG’s Charlotte Whitney Allen Library
Reciprocal admission to 30+ NYS museums through the
Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program
Events
Invitations to exclusive member parties for exhibition openings (2-3 each year)
Invitations to exclusive membership events, such as:
Valentine’s Day Soiree
Summer Soiree
Merry MAG Member Night
*The number of member events and themes are subject to change.
Discounts
Discount pricing on classes at the Creative Workshop
Discount pricing on select museum events and programming
10% discount at THE STORE @ MAG
10% discount at Brown Hound Downtown
MAG memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Membership benefits are subject to change. Reciprocal admission for ESMRP and NARM is not available at and from partnering institutions within a certain mile radius. For more information, visit our
FAQ page
.
Membership Levels
Individual
$75
Benefits for one adult member
SUPPORT
Individual Plus
$100
Individual level benefits
ROAM
Reciprocal benefits
SUPPORT
Individual + Guest
$90
Benefits for one adult member
One free guest admission per visit
SUPPORT
Individual + Guest Plus
$115
Individual + Guest level benefits
ROAM
Reciprocal benefits
SUPPORT
MOST POPULAR
Family/Grandparent with Reciprocal
$125
Benefits for two adult members
Free daily admission for children/grandchildren age 18 and under
Discounts for Creative Workshop kids classes, camps, and birthday parties
ROAM
Reciprocal benefits
SUPPORT
Reciprocal Organizations of Associated Museums (ROAM) is a network that connects international, world-class institutions by providing members admission access at partnering museums.
Contributing Membership Levels
Contributing memberships at the Memorial Art Gallery provide vital support for exhibitions, educational programs, and the preservation of the museum’s collection, ensuring that art remains accessible and inspiring for all. These memberships also help fund initiatives that expand community access, including free and discounted admission opportunities, so that individuals of all backgrounds can experience the power of art.
Contributing Levels include all Family/Grandparent benefits plus Reciprocal benefits through
ESMRP
,
ROAM
, and
NARM
.
Reciprocal
$200
All Contributing membership benefits
SUPPORT
Patron
$375
All Contributing membership benefits
Exclusive access to vault tours
SUPPORT
Benefactor
$750
Patron level benefits
Invitations to select Director’s Circle events
SUPPORT
Supporter
$1000
Benefactor level benefits
Free guest admission
SUPPORT
Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Director’s Circle Membership Levels
The Director’s Circle is a group of art enthusiasts devoted to supporting the Memorial Art Gallery’s innovative exhibitions and programs. Annual membership at this leadership level is essential to the vitality of our museum.
Director’s Circle memberships are philanthropic, enabling MAG to do new research, publish original scholarship, and mount stunning exhibitions that offer something for everyone—from familiar masters like Monet to pioneering media artists like Isaac Julien.
Director’s Circle members receive all benefits from the Supporter level, plus:
Invitations to two annual Director’s Circle lectures
Private docent-led tour of the museum (by appointment)
Acknowledgement in the Vanden Brul Pavilion
Dual membership in the George Eastman Circle with a five-year pledge of $1,750 annually*
Winslow Homer Society
$1,750
All Director’s Circle membership benefits
SUPPORT
FIVE-YEAR COMMITMENT
Georgia O’Keeffe Society
$3,500
All Winslow Homer Society benefits
An invitation to a special event with the Director
One Family/Grandparent gift membership
Acknowledgement in the Lockhart Gallery
SUPPORT
FIVE-YEAR COMMITMENT
Claude Monet Society
$7,000
All Winslow Homer Society benefits
An invitation to a special event with the Director
Two Family/Grandparent gift memberships
Acknowledgement in the Lockhart Gallery
One free personal use of MAG facilities
An invitation to an annual trip with the Director
SUPPORT
FIVE-YEAR COMMITMENT
Emily Sibley Watson Society
$10,000
All Claude Monet Society benefits
An invitation to a special dinner with the Director
An opportunity to attend a special presentation for a new acquisition for MAG’s collection
SUPPORT
FIVE-YEAR COMMITMENT
*The Director’s Circle and the
George Eastman Circle
recognize donors who support the Memorial Art Gallery with an annual gift of $1,750, or more, as members of both leadership giving societies. The benefits of this dual membership are remarkable, and are listed under each membership level on this page.
For more information on how you can join both the Director’s Circle and the George Eastman Circle, please contact
Joe Carney
, Senior Director of Major Gifts, at 585.276.8941.
MAG Council Membership Levels
The
MAG Council
is a volunteer fundraising organization whose many projects and gifts sustain the museum and enrich our members and our community.
All MAG Council members must be current paid members of the Memorial Art Gallery. MAG Council memberships are valid for a one-year term, from September–August.
Both membership levels include:
Regular programs: Coffee/Social hours and Art-related presentations
Inclusion in membership directory
Invitations to attend Docent presentations
Art related travel opportunities
Opportunity to volunteer at fundraisers and contribute to the growth of the MAG community
Active
$70
Membership applies to one adult. Active members shall support the MAG Council by serving on committees and volunteering to work on fundraisers and other activities and are encouraged to attend regular meetings and programs. In addition, all active members are expected to volunteer for Art & Treasures during the yearlong preparations as many volunteer opportunities will be made available.
SUPPORT
Sustainer
$85
Membership applies to one adult. Sustaining members are those MAG members who are unable to participate in MAG Council volunteer opportunities and activities but would like to support the MAG Council. Sustaining members retain all of the privileges of MAG Council membership at the Sustaining Member dues rate and are welcome to volunteer and attend all activities.
SUPPORT
Gift a Membership
MAG membership is a gift that gives year-round, unlimited, free access to MAG’s permanent collection spanning 5,000 years of world history and contemporary art!
LEARN MORE
University of Rochester Faculty and Staff
Learn more about your University of Rochester faculty and staff benefits at MAG.
LEARN MORE
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers for your questions about MAG membership and benefits with our Membership FAQs.
LEARN MORE
ARTiculate Online
Read articles from ARTiculate Magazine online.
LEARN MORE
Skip to main content
The museum is open from 11 am–8 pm today.
Tickets
Membership
Give
Shop
Join, Renew, or Gift a Membership
As a member at MAG you provide critical support for exciting exhibitions, innovative art programs, exceptional experiences, and more! Join the MAG community, support the arts, and make an impact—become a member today!
Questions? Call us: 585.276.8939 or
email us
!
Membership Levels
Contributing Membership Levels
Director’s Circle Membership Levels
MAG Council Membership Levels
Membership Benefits for All Levels
Access
Free Museum admission
Half-price admission for guests
Priority registration at the Creative Workshop
Free admission to the M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival
Borrowing privileges at MAG’s Charlotte Whitney Allen Library
Reciprocal admission to 30+ NYS museums through the
Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program
Events
Invitations to exclusive member parties for exhibition openings (2-3 each year)
Invitations to exclusive membership events, such as:
Valentine’s Day Soiree
Summer Soiree
Merry MAG Member Night
*The number of member events and themes are subject to change.
Discounts
Discount pricing on classes at the Creative Workshop
Discount pricing on select museum events and programming
10% discount at THE STORE @ MAG
10% discount at Brown Hound Downtown
MAG memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Membership benefits are subject to change. Reciprocal admission for ESMRP and NARM is not available at and from partnering institutions within a certain mile radius. For more information, visit our
FAQ page
.
Membership Levels
Individual
$75
Benefits for one adult member
SUPPORT
Individual Plus
$100
Individual level benefits
ROAM
Reciprocal benefits
SUPPORT
Individual + Guest
$90
Benefits for one adult member
One free guest admission per visit
SUPPORT
Individual + Guest Plus
$115
Individual + Guest level benefits
ROAM
Reciprocal benefits
SUPPORT
MOST POPULAR
Family/Grandparent with Reciprocal
$125
Benefits for two adult members
Free daily admission for children/grandchildren age 18 and under
Discounts for Creative Workshop kids classes, camps, and birthday parties
ROAM
Reciprocal benefits
SUPPORT
Reciprocal Organizations of Associated Museums (ROAM) is a network that connects international, world-class institutions by providing members admission access at partnering museums.
Contributing Membership Levels
Contributing memberships at the Memorial Art Gallery provide vital support for exhibitions, educational programs, and the preservation of the museum’s collection, ensuring that art remains accessible and inspiring for all. These memberships also help fund initiatives that expand community access, including free and discounted admission opportunities, so that individuals of all backgrounds can experience the power of art.
Contributing Levels include all Family/Grandparent benefits plus Reciprocal benefits through
ESMRP
,
ROAM
, and
NARM
.
Reciprocal
$200
All Contributing membership benefits
SUPPORT
Patron
$375
All Contributing membership benefits
Exclusive access to vault tours
SUPPORT
Benefactor
$750
Patron level benefits
Invitations to select Director’s Circle events
SUPPORT
Supporter
$1000
Benefactor level benefits
Free guest admission
SUPPORT
Photo by J. Adam Fenster / University of Rochester
Director’s Circle Membership Levels
The Director’s Circle is a group of art enthusiasts devoted to supporting the Memorial Art Gallery’s innovative exhibitions and programs. Annual membership at this leadership level is essential to the vitality of our museum.
Director’s Circle memberships are philanthropic, enabling MAG to do new research, publish original scholarship, and mount stunning exhibitions that offer something for everyone—from familiar masters like Monet to pioneering media artists like Isaac Julien.
Director’s Circle members receive all benefits from the Supporter level, plus:
Invitations to two annual Director’s Circle lectures
Private docent-led tour of the museum (by appointment)
Acknowledgement in the Vanden Brul Pavilion
Dual membership in the George Eastman Circle with a five-year pledge of $1,750 annually*
Winslow Homer Society
$1,750
All Director’s Circle membership benefits
SUPPORT
FIVE-YEAR COMMITMENT
Georgia O’Keeffe Society
$3,500
All Winslow Homer Society benefits
An invitation to a special event with the Director
One Family/Grandparent gift membership
Acknowledgement in the Lockhart Gallery
SUPPORT
FIVE-YEAR COMMITMENT
Claude Monet Society
$7,000
All Winslow Homer Society benefits
An invitation to a special event with the Director
Two Family/Grandparent gift memberships
Acknowledgement in the Lockhart Gallery
One free personal use of MAG facilities
An invitation to an annual trip with the Director
SUPPORT
FIVE-YEAR COMMITMENT
Emily Sibley Watson Society
$10,000
All Claude Monet Society benefits
An invitation to a special dinner with the Director
An opportunity to attend a special presentation for a new acquisition for MAG’s collection
SUPPORT
FIVE-YEAR COMMITMENT
*The Director’s Circle and the
George Eastman Circle
recognize donors who support the Memorial Art Gallery with an annual gift of $1,750, or more, as members of both leadership giving societies. The benefits of this dual membership are remarkable, and are listed under each membership level on this page.
For more information on how you can join both the Director’s Circle and the George Eastman Circle, please contact
Joe Carney
, Senior Director of Major Gifts, at 585.276.8941.
MAG Council Membership Levels
The
MAG Council
is a volunteer fundraising organization whose many projects and gifts sustain the museum and enrich our members and our community.
All MAG Council members must be current paid members of the Memorial Art Gallery. MAG Council memberships are valid for a one-year term, from September–August.
Both membership levels include:
Regular programs: Coffee/Social hours and Art-related presentations
Inclusion in membership directory
Invitations to attend Docent presentations
Art related travel opportunities
Opportunity to volunteer at fundraisers and contribute to the growth of the MAG community
Active
$70
Membership applies to one adult. Active members shall support the MAG Council by serving on committees and volunteering to work on fundraisers and other activities and are encouraged to attend regular meetings and programs. In addition, all active members are expected to volunteer for Art & Treasures during the yearlong preparations as many volunteer opportunities will be made available.
SUPPORT
Sustainer
$85
Membership applies to one adult. Sustaining members are those MAG members who are unable to participate in MAG Council volunteer opportunities and activities but would like to support the MAG Council. Sustaining members retain all of the privileges of MAG Council membership at the Sustaining Member dues rate and are welcome to volunteer and attend all activities.
SUPPORT
Gift a Membership
MAG membership is a gift that gives year-round, unlimited, free access to MAG’s permanent collection spanning 5,000 years of world history and contemporary art!
LEARN MORE
University of Rochester Faculty and Staff
Learn more about your University of Rochester faculty and staff benefits at MAG.
LEARN MORE
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers for your questions about MAG membership and benefits with our Membership FAQs.
LEARN MORE
ARTiculate Online
Read articles from ARTiculate Magazine online.
LEARN MORE