Membership

Membership

Membership at the New Museum is about seeing it first—whether that means moving to the front of the line or being among the first to preview what’s new in contemporary art.

Download a General Membership Application or purchase a Membership at the New Museum Store.

Here are the ways you can choose to get involved:


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STANDARD ($35, $60, $100)

(100% is tax deductible)

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Individual $60 (for one)
Dual / Family $100 (for two)
Student / Artist / Senior / Teacher* $35 (for one)
  • Personalized Membership card(s)
  • Free, unlimited general admission
  • Invitations to Members-only exhibition previews
  • 10% discount at the New Museum Store
  • 15% discount at New Food, the New Museum’s café
  • 20 % discount on New Museum publications
  • Subscription to seasonal events calendar, and e-mail reminders about upcoming events
  • Discounts on tickets to New Museum screenings, performances, and panels
  • Invitations to special shopping days at the New Museum Store
  • Discounts at over 100 local businesses

* Requires artist resume, valid student ID, or proof of age over 65. Teacher Memberships are available for New York City 7-12th grade teachers. Proof of employment from Principal on school letterhead is required.

DELUXE ($400)

($375 is tax deductible)

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All of the above benefits plus:
  • Invitations to exhibition opening receptions
  • Inside Art : Gallery tours and studio visits with curators and artists
  • Subscription to the New Museum Paper
  • Reciprocal membership and free admission to over twenty contemporary art institutions (download a list of participating museums).

PREMIUM ($1,000)

($900 is tax deductible)

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All of the above benefits plus:
  • VIP exhibition opening receptions
  • Invitations to private after-hours tours led by senior curators
  • Early opportunity to purchase Annual Gala tickets
  • Complimentary New Museum exhibition catalogue


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CONTEMPORARY COUNCIL ($2,500)

($2,340 is tax deductible)

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Get closer to contemporary art!

All of the above Premium Membership benefits plus:

  • Invitation to 4 Contemporary Council events—3 evenings and 1 weekend day—per year
  • Cocktails with curators, artists, and Director at the annual evening reception for Council Members
  • Complimentary tickets for 2 to select public programs including live performances, films, lectures, artist talks, and more
  • Recognition, as a Council, on select public programming materials
  • Recognition, as a Council, on the Museum’s annual winter benefit
  • 10 (total) complimentary guest passes

Download the Contemporary Council Application Form.

For more information on Council Memberships please contact councils@newmuseum.org or call 212.219.1222 x260.


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The New Museum offers gift Memberships, which come with a stylish, limited-edition tote bag that doubles as an inflatable pillow! In true New Museum spirit, this carryall unfolds, expands, and changes—just like the art of our time.

Gift Memberships are also available without packaging. To order, call the Membership Office at 212.219.1222 x234 or buy online.

Already purchased or received a gift Membership? Click here to activate your membership.

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To join, upgrade or receive additional information about Membership at any level, please contact the Membership Office at membership@newmuseum.org or call 212.219.1222 x234.