Whitney<br>Memberships

Individual (fully tax-deductible)

Member benefits:

Unlimited free admission for one to the Museum's galleries and film programs
Ability to bypass the admission lines
Invitation for two to exhibition preview days
Invitation for two to members-only viewing hours (continental breakfast included)
Invitation for two to an opening cocktail reception for a major exhibition
Discounts on Museum Public Programs (reservations required)
Discounts at select neighborhood merchants and area parking
Members-only shopping days
20% discount on gift items, publications, posters, and cards created by the Whitney; 10% discount on all other merchandise at the Whitney Museum Store and Sarabeth's Restaurant at the Whitney (excluding the Cafe)
Special discounts at the Museum Online Store
Member E-News with advance notice of events
Member Calendar with descriptions of events, exhibitions, and programs

Dual (fully tax-deductible)

All the preceding benefits, plus:

An additional membership card for unlimited free admission to the Museum's galleries and film programs

Family Contributor (fully tax-deductible)

All the preceding benefits, plus:

Two optional membership cards for members’ children between the ages of 12 and 18
Free admission to Family Programs, including Family Fun Art Workshops

Friend ($220 tax-deductible)

All the preceding benefits, plus:

Invitation for two to all opening cocktail receptions for major exhibitions
Four guest passes
Special members-only gift

Patron ($430 tax-deductible)

All the preceding benefits, plus:

A select exhibition catalogue/publication
Invitation for two to exclusive evening programs, including private exhibition tours
Two complimentary admissions for guests when accompanied by Patron member
Two additional guest passes

Whitney Circle ($821 tax-deductible)

All the preceding benefits, plus:

Access to our exclusive "Insiders Programs," such as gallery walks, tours of private collections, artist studio visits, and behind-the-scenes opportunities
Invitation for two to private tours of major exhibitions
Two additional complimentary admissions for guests when accompanied by Whitney Circle member
Two additional guest passes
Priority weekend reservations at Sarabeth's Restaurant at the Whitney

Whitney Fellow ($2,015 tax-deductible)

All the preceding benefits, plus:

Invitation for two to Whitney Leadership Breakfasts, including the Annual Breakfast with the Director
Invitation for two to a special Whitney Fellow event
Two additional complimentary admissions for guests when accompanied by Whitney Fellow member
Priority reservations all week at Sarabeth's Restaurant at the Whitney

Whitney Sponsor ($4,450 tax-deductible)

All the preceding benefits, plus:

Invitation for two to a VIP exhibition opening or reception dinner hosted by Whitney Trustees

Invitation for two to a VIP exhibition cocktail reception

Invitation for two to an annual event with prominent guests from the modern and contemporary art world, such as leading art historians, critics, curators, collectors, and artists

Special Membership Categories

Contemporaries (ages 21-40)
For more information about the Contemporaries, please call (212) 570-7746

Contemporaries Individual $400 ($215 tax-deductible)

This group of young patrons enjoys special access to the Whitney's curators, artists, and the New York art scene, while supporting contemporary artist projects at the Whitney.

Invitation for two to all opening cocktail receptions for major exhibitions

Visits to private collections, artists' studios, and galleries

Priority discounted tickets to the annual Art Party

Invitations to select contemporary art fairs throughout New York City

All Individual/Dual-level membership benefits

$400.00

Contemporaries Patron $1,000 ($821 tax-deductible)

All of the preceding benefits, plus:

Additional visits to private collections and artists' studios

Private tours of major exhibitions

Special programs with contemporary artists

A select exhibition catalogue/publication

$1,000.00

Artist/Student/Senior Membership (Fully tax-deductible) $40

Working artists; full-time students at colleges, universities, high schools; and seniors age 62 and above are eligible. A copy of artist’s résumé, student’s current semester ID, or senior's valid ID must accompany applications. Available to U.S. residents only.

All Individual-level benefits, with the exception of an invitation to an opening cocktail reception

Due to the requirement for proof of status Artist/Student/Senior Membership cannot be purchased online. Please contact us at (212) 570-3641 or visit the Membership desk in the lobby for more information.

National/ International Membership (Fully tax-deductible)

Available to those who live outside the tristate area (Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York) or 150 miles outside New York City.

All Individual-level benefits, with the exception of an invitation to an opening cocktail reception

$50.00