Become a Member

Explore the many facets of Himalayan art and culture by becoming one of more than 5,000 friends who enjoy and support RMA through membership. RMA members enjoy unlimited free admission to the museum; invitations to select exhibition previews; advance notice on select museum events; discounts on shop and café purchases; and discounts on lectures, performances, and films.

Five Ways to Join or Renew

  • Online
  • On-site: visit the admissions desk
  • Phone: 212.620.5000 x315
  • Fax: 212.675.0105
  • Mail
    Download PDF
    Send completed form to:
    Rubin Museum of Art
    Attn: Membership
    150 West 17th Street
    New York, NY 10011

Gift Memberships

Membership to the Rubin Museum of Art makes a great gift for any occasion. Gift memberships can be purchased in the museum at the admissions desk. For more information, contact Membership by phone at 212.620.5000 x315, or by email at membership@rmanyc.org.

Membership Levels

Individual
$55

  • Unlimited free admission for one person
  • Invitations for two to select previews and other events
  • 10% discount on shop purchases
  • 10% discount in the café
  • Advance notice on select museum events
  • Discounts on lectures, performances, and films
  • Subscription to the RMA calendar

(Fully tax-deductible)

 

Artist, Neighbor, Senior, Student
$35

All the benefits of Individual Membership at a discount

  • Senior: Valid ID required Student: Current student ID required
    Neighbor: Must be a resident of zip codes 10001 and 10011 and have proof of address
    Artist: Résumé required

(Fully tax-deductible)

 

Dual/ Family
$75

All the benefits of Individual Membership, plus:

  • Free admission for two adults and children under 18

(Fully tax-deductible)

 

Friend
$125

All the benefits of Dual/Family Membership, plus:

  • Invitations to Friend events
  • Special Friend gift

($95 tax-deductible)

 

Sustaining
$250

All the benefits of Friend Membership, plus:

  • Special curatorial tour and reception
  • One complimentary exhibition catalogue
  • Priority ticket reservations to select museum programs

($195 tax-deductible)

 

Benefactor
$500

All the benefits of Sustaining Membership, plus:

  • Reciprocal membership privileges at more than 200 museums across North America
  • One additional exhibition catalogue or special gift

($395 tax-deductible)

 

Chairman's Circle
$1,000

All the benefits of Benefactor Membership, plus:

  • Special Chairman's Circle Dinner

($795 tax-deductible)

 

Sponsor
$2,500

All the benefits of Chairman's Circle Membership, plus:

  • One additional exhibition catalogue
  • Dual/Family gift membership

($2,250 tax-deductible)

 

Collectors Circle
$5,000

All the benefits of Sponsor Membership, plus:

  • Exclusive use of the RMA spiral lobby or theater for a private event (host covers facility use fee, catering, and staffing costs)
  • Special Collectors Circle dinner and/or program designed especially for collectors of Himalayan art

($4,550 tax-deductible)

 

Donors Circle
$10,000

All the benefits of Collectors Circle Membership, plus:

  • Exclusive use of any RMA event space for a private function (host covers facility use fee, catering, and staffing costs)
  • Free admission for up to four guests when accompanied by the member
  • Private tour of the museum for six people, followed by complimentary refreshments
  • Recognition on the RMA donor panel and website

($9,100 tax-deductible)

North American Reciprocal Membership Program (NARM)

RMA members at the Benefactor ($500) level and above receive free admission at over 100 participating museums in the North American Reciprocal Membership program.*

Click here for the current list of participating museums, which is frequently updated.

Upon presentation of your current RMA membership card validated with a NARM sticker, you will be entitled to the following privileges:

  • Free admission at all times during participating museum hours.
  • The same discount on purchases made on premises gift stores as those offered to members of that museum.
  • The same discount on purchases made on premises of concert and lecture tickets, as those offered to members of that museum.

NARM reciprocal membership privileges do not include receiving mail from any of the participating institutions except for museum(s) with which a member is affiliated.

*Photo I.D. may also be required by participating institutions when presenting your membership card.

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