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§Review the membership benefits terms and conditions
As a member at the
Partner
level, you will receive the following
22
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
- Early notification about special travel programs sponsored by Smithsonian Journeys when offered
- Copy of the Smithsonian’s annual report
- Invitations to backstage meet-and-greets at select Smithsonian Associates in-person programs
- Dedicated concierge phone line for inquiries and program registration
- Reserved seating at most Smithsonian Associates in-person programs
- 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
- 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.
