Explore our membership options and discover all the benefits that joining has to offer.
Membership is the perfect way to invest in the future of the museum and help sustain the arts in Philadelphia. While having year-round benefits that connect you to art and to others, your support makes exhibitions, conservation efforts, and educational programs possible and more accessible to all communities. Benefits as of July 2023, subject to change.
A school email address is required as proof of enrollment and membership will not be processed until it has been received. Upon successful completion of this step, members can elect to use a different email address for museum updates.
The Artist membership is available for artists who work in various mediums, including painting, sculpture, drawing, print, photography, film, video, digital media, or performance-based art. Applicants must provide documentation of how they share their work with the public (i.e., website or exhibition announcement from current year) upon joining. Prior to purchasing an initial Artist membership, please email memberservices@philamuseum.org to provide proof of work. Artist memberships can only be purchased by the individual artist and cannot be gifted.
At the Museum Circle level, your additional support will help us provide access to the collection and preserve it for generations to come, in appreciation you’ll get behind-the-scenes looks and invitations , events with artists and curators.
Annual gifts at the Associates level support programs critical to the museum’s mission, such as conservation research or programming that makes the museum accessible for all patrons. Through exclusive opportunities—both online and in our landmark building—you’ll see the meaningful impact of your contribution in action. Associates level members can email associates@philamuseum.org or call 215-684-7766 with any questions.
Associates programming is shaped with the assistance of the Associates Advisory Committee.
• All Patron level benefits, plus
• Invitations to two select exhibition openings a year
• Exclusive invitations to signature events
• Complimentary private tours by request
• Access to one-of-a-kind, curator-led experiences
• Recognition on the museum’s donor lists, including the annual donor wall in the main building
• Dedicated staff member to provide museum concierge service
• VIP access by request to one art fair per year
• All Associate Member benefits, plus
• Invitations to discover what’s beyond the galleries through intimate, behind-the-scenes events
• Additional exhibition openings
• VIP access to national and international art fairs
As our most generous donors, Chairman’s Council members form the strong foundation on which the museum depends. In addition to all the benefits that Associates receive, you’ll enjoy invitations to private events with museum leadership, complimentary copies of all museum publications, and access to private collections.
Chairman’s Council members can email associates@philamuseum.org or call 215-684-7766 with any questions.
Chairman’s Council programming is shaped with the assistance of the Chairman’s Council Advisory Committee.
• All Associate Sponsor benefits, plus
• Intimate access to private collections
• Access to exclusive artist visits or excursions Invitation to private events with Sasha Suda, George D. Widener Director and Chief Executive Officer
• All Chairman’s Council Member benefits, plus
• Complimentary access to all member and public programs
• All Chairman’s Council Member Plus benefits, plus
• Private collection tour with a staff member or curator of your choice
• All Chairman’s Council Patron benefits, plus
• Collection tour with Sasha Suda, George D. Widener Director and Chief Executive Officer
• All Chairman’s Council Benefactor benefits, plus
• Personalized membership experience specially curated just for you—enjoy customized museum adventures throughout the year