Gift Membership

Gift an SFMOMA membership to spread inspiration and excitement all year long! Click on a membership level below to view the full description of benefits and give a gift today — it’s easy to do online. Current members receive 10% off gift membership purchases. To purchase five or more in one order and receive a 20% discount, please call Member Services at 415.357.4135.

Your gift membership provides invaluable support to our world-renowned museum and the local art community. Thank you!

Membership Levels

Individual $120

Fully tax deductible

Unlimited visits, special previews, store discounts, and more.

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Individual-level benefits:

  • Free museum admission for member and accompanied guest for one year (children 18 and younger are always free)
  • Up to eight free tickets for each surcharged special exhibition (See Member FAQ for details)
  • One personalized member card (non-transferable)
  • Members-only preview days and parties
  • 10% off Museum Store purchases (20% on member sale days)
  • 10% off gift memberships
  • Priority ticketing for special exhibitions and select programs
  • Discounted admission to films, lectures, and other education programs
  • 25% off daily parking in the SFMOMA garage (subject to availability)
  • Subscription to member publications

Memberships become effective immediately and expire after one year on the last day of the month of purchase.

For Individual and Dual memberships, a $20 discount is available for seniors 65 and older. A $30 discount is available for young adults (19 through 24) with proof of age. These discounts are not available online and cannot be combined with the gift membership discount. To receive these discounts, visit the on-site Membership Desk or call Member Services at 415.357.4135. Alternatively, you can send a check made payable to SFMOMA to: SFMOMA, Attn: Member Services, 151 Third St., San Francisco, CA 94103.

Dual $180

Fully tax deductible

Great for visiting with friends and family.

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Perfect for couples, or if you frequently bring friends. Get an additional personalized membership card and free entry for an additional guest (for a total of four free admissions each time you visit).

Dual-level benefits:

  • Free museum admission for member(s) and up to three accompanied guest(s) for one year (for a total of up to four adults per visit; children 18 and younger are always free)
  • Up to sixteen free tickets for each surcharged special exhibition (See Member FAQ for details)
  • Two personalized member cards (non-transferable)
  • Members-only preview days and parties
  • 10% off Museum Store purchases (20% on member sale days)
  • 10% off gift memberships
  • Priority ticketing for special exhibitions and select programs
  • Discounted admission to films, lectures, and other education programs
  • 25% off daily parking in the SFMOMA garage (subject to availability)
  • Subscription to member publications

Memberships become effective immediately and expire after one year on the last day of the month of purchase.

For Individual and Dual memberships, a $20 discount is available for seniors 65 and older. A $30 discount is available for young adults (19 through 24) with proof of age. These discounts are not available online and cannot be combined with the gift membership discount. To receive these discounts, visit the on-site Membership Desk or call Member Services at 415.357.4135. Alternatively, you can send a check made payable to SFMOMA to: SFMOMA, Attn: Member Services, 151 Third St., San Francisco, CA 94103.

Supporter $300—BEST VALUE!

Fully tax deductible

Art-loving frequent travelers enjoy reciprocal admission to select museums around the country, and more.

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Supporter-level benefits:

  • Passes for four unaccompanied guests
  • Reciprocal admission at over forty art museums throughout North America, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
  • Discounts at Cafe 5 and Sightglass at SFMOMA
  • Opportunity to join SECA and Modern Art Council
  • Free museum admission for member(s) and up to three accompanied guest(s) for one year (for a total of up to four adults per visit; children 18 and younger are always free)
  • Up to sixteen free tickets for each surcharged special exhibition (See Member FAQ for details)
  • Two personalized member cards (non-transferable)
  • Members-only preview days and parties
  • 10% off Museum Store purchases (20% on member sale days)
  • 10% off gift memberships
  • Priority ticketing for special exhibitions and select programs
  • Discounted admission to films, lectures, and other education programs
  • 25% off daily parking in the SFMOMA garage (subject to availability)
  • Subscription to member publications

Memberships become effective immediately and expire after one year on the last day of the month of purchase

Contributor $600

$575 tax deductible

Expanded access to special events, plus passes for friends to visit without you, and more.

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Enjoy star treatment at the SFMOMA Artists Gallery with 10% off and a special event invitation, plus more.

Contributor-level benefits:

  • Passes for six unaccompanied guests
  • Priority ticketing for Artist Talks
  • Allotment of free tickets for film programs presented by SFMOMA
  • 10% discount on SFMOMA Artists Gallery purchases
  • Evening reception at SFMOMA Artists Gallery
  • Reciprocal admission at over forty art museums throughout North America, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
  • Discounts at Cafe 5 and Sightglass at SFMOMA
  • Opportunity to join SECA and Modern Art Council
  • Free museum admission for member(s) and up to three accompanied guest(s) for one year (for a total of up to four adults per visit; children 18 and younger are always free)
  • Up to sixteen free tickets for each surcharged special exhibition (See Member FAQ for details)
  • Two personalized member cards (non-transferable)
  • Members-only preview days and parties
  • 10% off Museum Store purchases (20% on member sale days)
  • 10% off gift memberships
  • Priority ticketing for special exhibitions and select programs
  • Discounted admission to films, lectures, and other education programs
  • 25% off daily parking in the SFMOMA garage (subject to availability)
  • Subscription to member publications

Memberships become effective immediately and expire after one year on the last day of the month of purchase.

Benefactor $1,250

$1,175 tax deductible

Connect with the local art scene with a day trip and priority access to gala tickets.

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Revel in even more special event access, such as day trips to Bay Area art collections, a selected Curators’ Circle event, a complimentary exhibition catalogue each year, and more.

Benefactor-level benefits:

  • Invitation to a Curators’ Circle event
  • Invitation to the Benefactor Day Trip
  • Priority ticketing for SFMOMA fundraising events.
  • One complimentary exhibition catalogue per year
  • Passes for six unaccompanied guests
  • Priority ticketing for Artist Talks
  • Allotment of free tickets for film programs presented by SFMOMA
  • 10% discount on SFMOMA Artists Gallery purchases
  • Evening reception at SFMOMA Artists Gallery
  • Reciprocal admission at over forty art museums throughout North America, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
  • Discounts at Cafe 5 and Sightglass at SFMOMA
  • Opportunity to join SECA and Modern Art Council
  • Free museum admission for member(s) and up to three accompanied guest(s) for one year (for a total of up to four adults per visit; children 18 and younger are always free)
  • Up to sixteen free tickets for each surcharged special exhibition (See Member FAQ for details)
  • Two personalized member cards (non-transferable)
  • Members-only preview days and parties
  • 10% off Museum Store purchases (20% on member sale days)
  • 10% off gift memberships
  • Priority ticketing for special exhibitions and select programs
  • Discounted admission to films, lectures, and other education programs
  • 25% off daily parking in the SFMOMA garage (subject to availability)
  • Subscription to member publications

Memberships become effective immediately and expire after one year on the last day of the month of purchase.

Curators’ Circle From $2,500

Programs, tours, and intimate gatherings with SFMOMA’s curators and specialists.

Contributions from art lovers like you enable SFMOMA to bring world-class art exhibitions and educational public programs to the Bay Area. In appreciation of your generous commitment, we invite you to connect with curators, conservators, and other museum specialists through behind-the-scenes tours, engaging social events, and compelling learning opportunities.

Become an Enthusiast-Level Member: $2,500–$4,999

From $2,310 tax deductible

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Benefits include:

  • Special-access talks, tours, and panels with museum curators
  • Conversation + Cocktails, an annual event featuring a leading contemporary artist
  • Special exhibition opening celebrations
  • Annual “Meet the Curators” reception, where you get advance insight into what our curators are working on
  • Creative family programs to get the kids in your life excited about art
  • Opportunity to join Contemporaries, a collecting-focused group that offers innovative programs fostering conversation, education, and connections related to today’s contemporary art world
  • Six member exhibition passes for unaccompanied guests
  • Two exclusive travel opportunities led by museum curators to exciting art destinations, highlighting contemporary art and culture

Plus all Benefactor-level benefits.

Become an Advocate-Level Member: $5,000–$9,999

From $4,810 tax deductible

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Everything above, plus:

  • Additional behind-the-scenes experiences with SFMOMA’s curators and conservators
  • Twelve member exhibition passes for unaccompanied guests
  • Recognition on the annual donor wall
  • VIP passes to domestic and international art fairs upon request, when available

Become a Patron-Level Member: $10,000–$19,999

From $9,735 tax deductible

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Everything above, plus:

  • A private curator-led tour of an exhibition or installation
  • Exclusive annual event with SFMOMA’s Director
  • Invitation to one Director’s Circle event

Director’s Circle From $20,000

Share your passion for art. Expand our impact.

For nearly two decades, Director’s Circle members have been bringing SFMOMA’s boldest visions to life through meaningful annual support while developing a personal connection to the museum’s leadership.

Director’s Circle: $20,000–$49,999

From $19,520 tax deductible

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Access and Engagement
  • Curator-led exhibition tours with fellow Director’s Circle donors
  • Visits to private art collections in the Bay Area
  • Invitation to join Director Neal Benezra on an annual international trip, organized around unique art and cultural experiences and varied curatorial disciplines
  • Invitation to the annual Director’s Circle Dinner
  • Special exhibition preview receptions and private viewing hours
  • Private exhibition tours upon request
  • Eight VIP-access tickets to exhibitions requiring timed tickets
Learning and Enrichment
  • Opportunity to join Collectors’ Forum, a community in which you can enhance your understanding and enjoyment of collecting modern and contemporary art
  • Early registration for SFMOMA continuing education programs
  • Special family programs to engage the kids in your life with art
  • VIP passes to art fairs upon request
  • Complimentary catalogue from an SFMOMA exhibition of your choice
Services and Recognition
  • Dedicated staff liaison to personally customize your SFMOMA engagement
  • Recognition on the annual donor wall
More to Enjoy

All the benefits of Curators’ Circle membership, including:

  • Invitation to join SFMOMA curators on domestic art trips
  • Diverse programs with curators, including talks, tours, and “Meet the Curators” receptions
  • Discounts at the SFMOMA Museum Store
  • Priority invitations to select museum events, including The Modern Ball, the Contemporary Vision Award, and the SECA Art Award reception
  • Free admission to more than thirty museums nationwide with Museum Alliance Reciprocal Membership

President’s Circle: $50,000–$99,999

From $49,500 tax deductible

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Everything above, plus:

  • Lunch and a tour with an SFMOMA staff member of your choice

Chairman’s Circle: $100,000+

From $99,500 tax deductible

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Everything above, plus:

  • Complimentary mailed copies of all SFMOMA publications

Gift Membership Details

  • Don’t have your recipient’s contact information? Consider purchasing a gift certificate by phone or on-site (good for memberships or ticket purchases).
  • As gift purchaser, you will receive an acknowledgment of your gift from SFMOMA with our thanks and tax-deductibility details.
  • Gift memberships can also be purchased on-site or by phone.
  • Gift materials can be sent digitally for last-minute gifts. Please contact Member Services at membership@sfmoma.org or 415.357.4135.

For additional gift membership information, check out our Member FAQs.

Header image: Adam Jacobs

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