The Apollo Circle Patrons is a special Membership group for individuals ages 21 to 39. Named after the Greek god of youth, the arts, culture, and music, The Apollo Circle engages its Members in a variety of educational and social activities and provides incomparable insights into the Museum's collection and special exhibitions. In addition to the benefits of an Apollo Circle Membership, Apollo Circle Patrons receive exclusive invitations that offer an even closer association with the Museum. See the calendar for a list of upcoming Apollo Circle Patrons events. Annual dues are $3,500 for individuals or couples; individual Members may each bring one guest to Apollo Circle and Apollo Circle Patrons events. Within the limits prescribed by law, $2,858 of the annual dues are tax-deductible. Proceeds support The Apollo Circle Fund for Art Conservation.

Apollo Circle Members may view the 2005–2006 Apollo Circle Annual Report.

As a Member of The Apollo Circle Patrons, you are invited to exclusive events:

	An invitation to an opening night reception of a special exhibition Preview of one special exhibition on press preview day A private reception with special access to the Museum's collection or conservation departments

As well as invitations to:

	Evening reception with the Museum's director, Philippe de Montebello Private gallery talks related to the Museum's collection and exhibitions, followed by receptions Luncheon and curatorial tour of a special exhibition on a Monday, when the Museum is closed to the public Discounted tickets to the Apollo Circle Benefit Dance A View from the Top, which includes a curatorial presentation, exhibition viewing, and reception on the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden Behind-the-scenes look at the Museum's various conservation departments

You also receive:

	A private gallery tour of your choice for up to six guests Concierge service for all Museum-related programs, reservations, and personal shopping Invitation to serve on the host committee of the Apollo Circle Benefit Free admission for yourself and up to four guests to the Museum and The Cloisters Invitations to select special exhibition previews or viewings Invitations to select weekend lectures offered only to Museum Members Acknowledgment in the Museum's Annual Report and The Apollo Circle Annual Report

Special privileges include:

• Year-round use of The Patrons Lounge
• Reservations in the Trustees Dining Room, the Museum's exclusive restaurant overlooking Central Park, for Friday and Saturday dinner, weekend brunch, and summer weekday lunch
• Guest cards to treat friends and family in the Trustees Dining Room
• Tickets for complimentary drinks on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Great Hall Balcony Bar and on the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden Café
• Reciprocal Membership in fourteen other major art museums across the country
• Discount of 10% on Museum merchandise in Met Stores (including online), plus Double Discount opportunities
• A private holiday shopping day at the Museum
• Opportunity to host private parties in two elegant rooms adjacent to the Trustees Dining Room, with appropriate rental fee

	Illustrated quarterly magazine, the Bulletin The bimonthly printed Calendar You will also have the opportunity (with appropriate fee) to participate in: Travel with the Met, which offers a wide variety of art-oriented trips each year Private mini-courses on art collecting and connoisseurship The Museum's spectacular Benefit Parties, including The Apollo Circle Benefit, the Acquisitions Fund Benefit, the Family Benefit, and the Spring Garden Party at The Cloisters Exclusive programs for Museum Members, including black-tie events, concert and lecture series, films, art history seminars, and workshops at the Museum and The Cloisters

For more information about The Apollo Circle Patrons, please call 212-650-2371, fax 212-396-5040, email apollo.circle@metmuseum.org, or write to: