Become A Member | Timken Museum

Become A Member | Timken Museum Become A Member Experience the Timken as a member. Exclusive privileges include invitations to member-only events, discounts, priority notice to special events, trips, and more! Become A Member of The Timken Today! Discover the Impact: How Your Membership Supports Our Programs Discover Exclusive Opportunities for Timken Members: Check Out Our Membership Brochure For more information call 619-239-5548 or email memberships@timkenmuseum.org Click Below to... New to Membership! Our Digital eMembership Cards can be downloaded to your smartphone or tablet using the FREE eMembership Card app, available for Apple and Android devices. Not only more environmentally friendly, the Digital eMembership Cards also makes it easy to access your card on the go. Your card is accepted at more than 525 reciprocal museums and science centers around the world with our Friend level membership and to over 1400 institutions with our Patron level membership. For information about your Digital Membership Card and instructions, click here! Membership Levels Emerging Aficionado $50 (25 & Under) Annual membership for one individual Free access to our Curator Conversations events with the Director of Curatorial Affairs Exclusive Emerging Aficionado docent tours, designed for learning, networking, conversation, and meeting other young professionals 20% discount on Museum Store merchandise Discounted tickets to art lectures, & Masters cultural series, workshops and travel programs Advance notification of exhibitions and events Membership pin upon renewal Member-exclusive emails with collection highlights Free fine art publication Patron $250 All benefits of the Friend level, plus: North American Reciprocal Museum benefits (free or discounted admission to 1,400+ arts organizations & cultural institutions). View the full list Private members-only hours for select exhibitions Complimentary Table for 4 at our Timken Trivia Night (valued at $300!) Early access to select exhibitions & interventions Patron Appreciation Package Friend $100 Annual membership for two individuals Priority museum access during high-traffic exhibitions Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums benefits (free or discounted admission to 500+ participating museums). View the full list Invitation to VIP Summer Artist in Residency Opening Reception Friend Appreciation Package Conservator $500 All benefits of the Patron level, plus: Invitation to all VIP Exhibition Opening Receptions Exclusive invitation for two to attend the annual Timken Holiday Party Conservator Appreciation Package Connoisseur $1,000 All benefits of the Conservator level, plus: One complimentary Art + Design Workshop 50% discount on new Gift Memberships Museum to Yourself: 1 hour private docent-guided tour for up to 15 Connoisseur Appreciation Package Putnam Circle $2,500 All benefits of the Connoisseur level, plus: Two complimentary tickets to a select Art in the Evening lecture series Private behind-the-scenes tour with the executive director for up to eight guests Putnam Circle Appreciation Package Timken Circle $5,000 All benefits of the Putnam Circle, plus: Privilege of hosting a private event at the Timken for up to 20 people Two complimentary Art + Design Workshops Private lunch for up to four guests with the executive director Access to conservation lab visits (limited capacity) Two additional invitations to the annual Timken Holiday Party (four total) Timken Circle Appreciation Package Rembrandt Society $10,000 All benefits of the Director's Circle, plus: Private lunch for six guests with the Executive Director and Director of Curatorial Affairs Invitation to elite gatherings with prestigious artists and art-world figures Six total tickets to the annual Timken Holiday Party Event valet parking Annual Luncheon with Directors + Board hearing about upcoming & new exhibitions Priority access to the museum for private events Exclusive invitation to view select exhibitions prior to opening Access to Partner with a Painting or Community Program with recognition (Central Gallery monitor, Timken app, and website) Rembrandt Society Appreciation Package Four-Star Charity Navigator The Timken is designated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator has also given the Timken a score of 100% calculated from multiple beacons: in Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability. The Timken also holds a platinum transparency 2025 seal rating from Candid (GuideStar). ← Learn More