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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 35 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. 10% discount at SmithsonianStore.com and at select Smithsonian museum restaurants
  4. Access to members-only programs, including the popular annual Breakfast at the Zoo
  5. Access to two complimentary tours of exhibitions throughout the year
  6. Access to free Associates events as available (notification sent via email)
  7. Recognition on the Smithsonian Associates website
  8. Purchase up to four tickets per program at the discounted member price (savings up to 35%)
  9. Priority consideration for waitlisted programs including study tours (some exclusions apply)
  10. 20% discount at SmithsonianStore.com during special Member Days sales
  11. Member discounts on Art Collectors Program fine-art prints
  12. Purchase up to six tickets per program at the discounted member price (savings up to 35%)
  13. Smithsonian magazine delivered to your home
  14. Advance digital copy of the monthly Smithsonian Associates program guide
  15. Two complimentary tickets to one exclusive after-hours Mingle at the Museum event
  16. VIP access, activities, and seating at the popular annual Breakfast at the Zoo
  17. Advance ticket purchasing by phone for high-demand programs, including Smithsonian Summer Camp
  18. Invitation for two to a Smithsonian Insider event during the year
  19. No handling fees on phone purchases
  20. Recognition in the Smithsonian Associates program guide annual donor list and on the annual donor plaque at our headquarters on the National Mall
  21. Eligibility to participate in special travel programs sponsored by Smithsonian Journeys
  22. Advanced ticket purchasing to select headliner events
  23. Complimentary invitation for two to an exclusive Meeting the Masters reception
  24. Copy of the Smithsonian’s annual report
  25. Complimentary VIP tickets for two and a parking pass for Breakfast at the Zoo
  26. Advanced ticket purchasing for embassy programs and receptions
  27. Reserved seating at most Smithsonian Associates programs
  28. Dedicated concierge phone line for inquiries and tickets
  29. Invitations to backstage meet-and-greets at select Smithsonian Associates programs
  30. An exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with a docent
  31. Recognition in the Smithsonian’s annual report
  32. Recognition as a sponsor of a selected Smithsonian Associates program
  33. Complimentary VIP tickets for six and two parking passes for Breakfast at the Zoo
  34. Priority seating at all Smithsonian Associates programs
  35. Additional 20% discount on member prices for Art Collectors Program fine-arts prints