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Honor Roll of Donors

For your generous support of $5,000.00, we would like to show our gratitude by displaying your name in our online Honor Roll of Donors, on the annual donor list printed in the Smithsonian Associate, and on the Smithsonian Associates annual wall plaque in our lobby. Enter how you would like your name to be displayed using the box below.

Your Benefits

The following 25 benefits are included with your Benefactor membership:
  1. Members-Only Ticket Priority before programs go on sale to the public (some exclusions apply)
  2. Subscription to the monthly Smithsonian Associates program guide
  3. Access to members-only in-person and online programs
  4. Access to free Associates events as available (notification sent via email)
  5. Recognition on the Smithsonian Associates website
  6. Priority consideration for waitlisted programs including study tours (some exclusions apply)
  7. Member discounts on Art Collectors Program fine-art prints
  8. Purchase up to six tickets per program at the discounted member price (savings up to 35%)
  9. Smithsonian magazine delivered to your home
  10. Advance digital copy of the monthly Smithsonian Associates program guide
  11. Two complimentary tickets to an in-person or online lecture or performance (value equal to $35 per ticket or less)
  12. Advance ticket purchasing by phone for high-demand programs
  13. Invitation for two to a Smithsonian Insider event during the year
  14. Recognition in the Smithsonian Associates program guide annual donor list and on the annual donor plaque at our headquarters on the National Mall
  15. Early notification about special travel programs sponsored by Smithsonian Journeys when offered
  16. Copy of the Smithsonian’s annual report
  17. Reserved seating at most Smithsonian Associates in-person programs
  18. Dedicated concierge phone line for inquiries and tickets
  19. Invitations to backstage meet-and-greets at select Smithsonian Associates in-person programs
  20. An exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with a docent (some restrictions apply)
  21. Invitation for two to the prestigious Annual Smithsonian Weekend
  22. Recognition in the Smithsonian’s annual report
  23. Recognition as a sponsor of a selected Smithsonian Associates program
  24. Priority seating at all Smithsonian Associates in-person programs
  25. Additional 20% discount on member prices for Art Collectors Program fine-arts prints