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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 14 benefits:
  • Subscription to the monthly Smithsonian Associates program guide

  • Access to free Associates events 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 including study tours (some exclusions apply)

  • Recognition on the Smithsonian Associates website

  • 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 program registration by phone for high-demand programs, with no handling fees

  • Recognition in the Smithsonian Associates program guide annual donor list and on the annual donor plaque at our headquarters on the National Mall

  • Invitation for two to a Smithsonian Insider event during the year

  • Purchase up to six registrations per program at the discounted member price (savings up to 35%)

  • Member discounts on Art Collectors Program fine-art prints

  • Smithsonian magazine delivered to your home

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. Complimentaray 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.