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Membership Benefits Table

Member Benefits

Artist, Educator, Student    
$35
Supporting
$45
Household
$75
Friend  
$175
Sponsor 
$500
Patron $1,500
Curator
$3,000
Director
$5,000
Benefactor
$10,000
Free Admission for one person ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Free Admission for two people (children/grandchildren under age 18 free)     ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
10% discount at the Museum Store ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
10% discount at Sculpture Court Café ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Use of the Art Reference Library ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Discounts on lectures, films, camps, concerts ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Opportunity to join the Museum support organizations ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
One-year subscription to the Museum Magazine ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Admission to theMuseum Book Club  ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Invitations to Member-Only events   ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Free admission to Culture & Cocktails   ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Free and discounted admission to Art Alive   ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Guest Passes   2 4 6 6 8+ 8+ 8+ 8+
Invitations to Friend's Only exhibition receptions       ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Reciprocal Membership at 18 other museums       ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Reciprocal  Membership at over 500 musuems         ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Private Docent Tour for up to 10 people         ♦        
Recognition on the Digital Donor Board         ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
One annual exclusive event with the Executive Director         ♦        
Invites to Circle Opening Exhibition Events           ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Exhibition tour with a Curator (10 people)           ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Access to Art Concierge for program reservations, art related questions, travel suggestions & Museum Store shopping           ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Recognition on website           ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Invitation to behind the scenes events (Conversation w/a Curator, Art Acquisition Night)             ♦ ♦ ♦
One 12-month gift membership (Supporting or Household)             ♦ ♦ ♦
Recognition in Member Magazine               ♦ ♦
Choice of Museum Catalogue or book.               ♦ ♦
Art Travel with curators or director               ♦ ♦
Private Tour/Reception at private home of local art collector               ♦ ♦
Invitations to private exhitition pre-tours with Executive Director               ♦ ♦
A Year of the Museum in Print: Publications generated by the Museum in 12 months of membership                 ♦
Exclusive invitation to travel with Executive Director and/or Curator to international museums, galleries & private collections.                 ♦
Venue expense waived for reservation of facility for special occasion up to 100 people.                 ♦
                 

The Gallery: Artfully Social

                 
Membership for the culturally adventurous.   $300 for a one year membership, or $25 a month for 1 year.        
From neophyte to guru, this vibrant collective enjoys an insider’s view of the Museum while keeping its finger on the pulse on local art happenings.  Through compelling social, educational, and philanthropic events, the Gallery provides young art enthusiasts direct access to curators, collectors, and artists.    
   
Invitations to exclusive Gallery events including private collection tours, behind-the-scenes experiences, and trips to local galleries and artist studios.  
Unlimited Museum admission for two adults and 4 guest passes  
Free admission for two to all Culture & Cocktails (a $90 value)  
Subscription to the Museum's Member Magazine  
Discounts on lectures, concerts, films, and purchases at The Museum Store and Sculpture Court Café  
Reciprocal membership benefits at major art museums in the United States  

   

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The San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
(619) 232-7931

Mailing address
PO Box 122107
San Diego, CA 92112-2107

Hours

Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Closed


Summer Hours
June 6 through August 29

Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Mon., Tues., Fri., Sat.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.*

*See calendar for exceptions

Flickr Photos

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Member Spotlight

Jesi Betancourt, Gallery Member
Amanda Sitton & Tim Wallace, Household Members

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