Sponsor Members make a donation of $4,000 to the Museum for a year's worth of glorious benefits. Sponsor Members enjoy:
Two free exhibition catalogues or special publications (selected by the Museum)
Invitations for two to a series of evening concerts performed on instruments from the Museum's collection followed by receptions
Free admission to the Museum, The Cloisters, and all special exhibitions for two adults and children of these Members through the age of sixteen and for four guests when accompanied by the Member
Year-round use of the Trustees Dining Room, overlooking Central Park, for Friday and Saturday dinner and weekend brunch (plus guest cards to treat friends and family); year-round use of the Patrons Lounge; and the opportunity to host an elegant party in a private dining room (Terrace Room, Bass Room, Rose Room), with the appropriate rental fee
Reciprocal Membership in fourteen other major art museums across the country
Invitations for two to many special events, including:
- Special series of Curators' Talks
- Spring Garden Party at The Cloisters
- Free Members-only lectures in the fall and spring
- Previews or private viewings of special exhibitions
- The Summer Dinner Dance and the Holiday Reception
Free Met publications, including:
- Illustrated quarterly magazine, the Bulletin
- The bimonthly Calendar
- Announcements of subscription concerts and lectures and special travel programs
- Museum merchandise catalogues and advance announcements of new publications and reproductions
- Announcements of special subscription programs for children and adults, including art history seminars and workshops
Invitation to Annual Meeting of the Corporation of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and listing in the Annual Report for one individual.
Discount of 10% on Museum merchandise in all Met Stores (including online), special holiday shopping at selected Met Stores in locations across America, and a private holiday shopping day at the Museum, plus Double Discount opportunities
The opportunity to participate in our Travel with the Met program, which offers a wide variety of art-oriented trips each year
Discount on Audio Guides of the Museum's permanent collection and special exhibitions
(Within the limits prescribed by law, $3,107 of this $4,000 Membership contribution is tax-deductible.)
