Membership Levels
Members help care for the Museum and support all the work we do at the Whitney. In appreciation, Members enjoy these benefits:
- Unlimited free admission using your membership card
- 50% off general admission tickets for your guests
- Preview access for new exhibitions
- Early admission on select weekend mornings
- Celebratory Member Nights throughout the year
- Discounts of up to 20% at the Museum Shop
- Special offers at local dining favorites in the Meatpacking District
- Free admission to top modern and contemporary art museums around the world through the Reciprocal Admission Program (Dual level and above)
Installation view of In the Balance: Painting and Sculpture, 1965-1985 (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, October 19, 2022 – March 5, 2023). From left to right: Alma Thomas, Mars Dust, 1972; Edna Andrade, Cool Wave, 1974. Photograph by Ryan Lowry
Individual $90
Auto Renew $81
New: Make your contributions monthly.
$7.50/month, minimum 12 months
The above benefits for one
Fully tax deductible
Dual $140
Auto Renew $126
New: Make your contributions monthly.
$11.67/month, minimum 12 months
The above benefits for two
Fully tax deductible
Contributing Membership
Friend $300
Auto Renew $275
New: Make your contributions monthly.
$25/month, minimum 12 months
Dual benefits, plus:
- Invitations for two to Opening Receptions for select exhibitions
- Four one-time-use guest passes
- Admission for up to two accompanying guests on every visit
- A special gift
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $96
Patron $600
Auto Renew $575
New: Make your contributions monthly.
$50/month, minimum 12 months
Dual benefits, plus:
- Invitations for two to Opening Receptions for select exhibitions
- Admission for up to two accompanying guests on every visit
- Four one-time-use guest passes
- A select exhibition catalogue
- After-hours programs, including exhibition tours
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $136
Circle $1,200
New: Make your contributions monthly.
$100/month, minimum 12 months
Patron benefits, plus:
- VIP access for two to Opening Receptions for select exhibitions
- Admission for an additional two accompanying guests (four total) on every visit
- Programs with Whitney curators and artists
- Events around NYC such as gallery walks
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $136
Fellow $2,500
New: Make your contributions monthly.
$208.33/month, minimum 12 months
Circle benefits, plus:
- Admission for an additional two accompanying guests (six total) on every visit
- Semi annual Breakfast with the Director
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $156
Sponsor $5,000
New: Make your contributions monthly.
$416.67/month, minimum 12 months
Fellow benefits, plus:
- An annual event with prominent guests from the contemporary art world
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $172
Whitney Contemporaries
The Whitney Contemporaries is a dynamic group of art patrons between the ages of twenty-one and forty, committed to supporting the Whitney's mission of championing emerging voices and artistic innovation. Deepen your commitment to the Museum by selecting from our convenient Auto Renew and Monthly membership options.
Contemporaries $750
Auto Renew $700
New: Make your contributions monthly.
$62.50/month, minimum 12 months
Dual benefits, plus:
- Admission for up to two accompanying guests on every visit
- Invitations for two to Opening Receptions for select exhibitions
- After-hours tours
- Exclusive programs, such as artist studio visits and gallery walks
- Contemporaries-only talks and discussions
- Invitations to select contemporary art fairs
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $112
Contemporaries
Patron $1,250
Auto Renew $1,190
New: Make your contributions monthly.
$104.17/month, minimum 12 months
Contemporaries benefits, plus:
- Admission for an additional two accompanying guests (four total) on every visit
- VIP access for two to Opening Receptions for select exhibitions
- A select exhibition catalogue
- Artist and art-world insider talks
- Semi-annual Breakfast with the Director
- An annual art day trip
Estimated value of goods and services provided: $224
Special Membership Categories
Artist $50
Available to working artists. Artists website, current CV listing exhibitions or other relevant projects, or a recent exhibition announcement should be provided.
Individual benefits
Fully tax deductible
Student $50
You must be a full-time student to be eligible. A copy of a student’s current semester ID and anticipated graduation date should be provided.
Individual benefits
Fully tax deductible
Senior $60
Available to senior citizens ages 65 and older. A copy of a senior’s valid ID should be provided.
Individual benefits
Fully tax deductible
National/
International $50
Intended for those who live outside of the tri-state area (Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York).
Individual benefits
Fully tax deductible
Contact Membership
(212) 570-3641
memberinfo@whitney.org