Levels of Membership

Demonstrate your support of the Smithsonian by joining Smithsonian Associates—and begin enjoying your benefits today!‡Review the membership benefits terms and conditions

Most Smithsonian Associates programs are currently streamed live.
Some in-person membership benefits may be on temporary hold during this time and will resume once we return to in-person programs.

Select a membership level:

Associate – $50

Members-Only Ticket Priority before programs go on sale to the public (some exclusions apply)
Purchase one ticket per program at the discounted member price (savings of up to 35%)
Subscription to the monthly Smithsonian Associates program guide
Access to members-only in-person and online programs
Access to free Associates events as available (notification sent via email)

Champion – $80

All the preceding benefits, plus:

Purchase up to four tickets per program at the discounted member price (savings up to 35%)
Priority consideration for waitlisted programs including study tours (some exclusions apply)
Recognition on the Smithsonian Associates website

Promoter – $100

All the preceding benefits, plus:

Purchase up to six tickets per program at the discounted member price (savings up to 35%)
Smithsonian magazine delivered to your home
Member discounts on Art Collectors Program fine-art prints

Advocate – $175

All the preceding benefits, plus:

Advance digital copy of the monthly Smithsonian Associates program guide
Two complimentary tickets to an in-person or online lecture or performance (value equal to $35 per ticket or less)

Contributor – $300

All the preceding benefits, plus:

Advance ticket purchasing by phone for high-demand programs
Invitation for two to a Smithsonian Insider event during the year
Recognition in the Smithsonian Associates program guide annual donor list and on the annual donor plaque at our headquarters on the National Mall

Patron – $600

All the preceding benefits, plus:

Eligibility to participate in special travel programs sponsored by Smithsonian Journeys
Copy of the Smithsonian’s annual report

Sponsor – $1,000

All the preceding benefits, plus:

Reserved seating at most Smithsonian Associates in-person programs
Invitations to backstage meet-and-greets at select Smithsonian Associates in-person programs
Dedicated concierge phone line for inquiries and tickets

Partner – $2,500

All the preceding benefits, plus:

Invitation for two to the prestigious Annual Smithsonian Weekend
An exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with a docent (some restrictions apply)
Recognition in the Smithsonian’s annual report

Benefactor – $5,000

All the preceding benefits, plus:

Recognition as a sponsor of a selected Smithsonian Associates program
Priority seating at all Smithsonian Associates in-person programs
Additional 20% discount on member prices for Art Collectors Program fine-arts prints

Refer to IRS Publication 526 for clarification of tax implications.

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Free ticket terms and restrictions:
If your membership benefits include free tickets, then to redeem your free ticket value call Customer Service at (202) 633-3030 (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET). Value of ticket(s) cannot be applied to Studio Arts Classes, in-person tours or programs that have a book included in the program price. Value of the offer does not apply to previous purchases, membership dues, or gift certificates.