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Contributor Membership

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

As a member at the Contributor level, you will receive the following 18 benefits:
  • Subscription to the monthly Smithsonian Associates program guide.

  • Access to free Associates in-person and online programs as available (notification sent via email).

  • Access to members-only in-person and online programs.

  • Members-only priority program registration before programs go on sale to the public (some exclusions apply).

  • Priority consideration for waitlisted programs (some exclusions apply).

  • Two complimentary registrations to an online program, in-person lecture, or performance (value equal to $35 per registration or less).

  • Advance digital copy of the monthly Smithsonian Associates program guide.

  • Advance registration for high-demand programs (notification sent via email).

  • Two complimentary registrations for a Smithsonian Insider event.

  • Purchase up to six registrations per program at the discounted member price.

  • Member discounts on Art Collectors Program fine-art prints.

  • Smithsonian magazine delivered to your home.

  • Subscription to the monthly Smithsonian Associates digital program guide.

  • Subscription to the Smithsonian Associates Digital Digest monthly email.

  • 3-day viewing access to Associates Encores recordings of online programs (some exclusions apply).

  • Ability to participate in the Smithsonian Summer Camp registration lottery.

  • No phone order processing fee for program registrations made by phone.

  • Monthly donor preview digital communications for select upcoming programs.

Refer to IRS Publication 526 for clarification of tax implications.

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Complimentary program registration terms and restrictions:
If your membership benefits include complimentary program registrations, you can redeem your program registration benefits by contacting our customer service team. Complimentary program registration(s) cannot be used for Studio Arts classes, in-person tours, or programs that have a book or other merchandise included in the program price. This offer does not apply to previous purchases, membership dues, or gift certificates.