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Gift Membership

Gift an SFMOMA membership to spread joy and inspiration all year long! Click on a membership level below to view the full description of benefits and give your gift today. Your purchase of a gift membership provides invaluable support to our museum and helps us to engage and give back to the Bay Area. Thank you for your support!

Purchase five or more in one order and receive a 20% discount. Call Member Services at 415.357.4135 to receive the discount. Current members receive 10% off gift membership purchases.

Membership Levels

Individual $120

Fully tax deductible

Complimentary guest ticket each visit, special previews, discounts, and more.

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Benefits include:

  • 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
  • Subscription to member publications
  • Option to enroll in our Automatic Renewal Program

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. To receive these discounts, visit the on-site Membership Desk or call Member Services at 415.357.4135. If you wish to pay by check, 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

Perfect for couples, or if you frequently bring friends.

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Benefits include:

  • 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)
  • 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
  • Subscription to member publications
  • Option to enroll in our Automatic Renewal Program

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. 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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Everything above, plus:

  • Passes for four unaccompanied guests
  • Free 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 at SFMOMA
  • Opportunity to join SECA

Contributor $600

$575 tax deductible

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

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Everything above, plus:

  • Passes for six unaccompanied guests
  • Priority ticketing for Artist Talks

Benefactor $1,250

$1,175 tax deductible

Enjoying the social side of membership? Gain access to even more art and stewardship events.

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Everything above, plus:

  • Invitation to one selected Curators’ Circle event per year.
  • Priority ticketing for SFMOMA fundraising events.
  • One complimentary exhibition catalogue per year (pick up on-site)

 

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 the Director 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 30 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 may 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.

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