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
Partner
level, you will receive the following
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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).
- Recognition on the Smithsonian Associates website.
- Advance digital copy of the monthly Smithsonian Associates program guide.
- Advance registration for high-demand programs (notification sent via email).
- Recognition in the Smithsonian Associates program guide annual donor list and on the annual donor plaque at our headquarters in Washington, D.C.
- Two complimentary registrations for a Smithsonian Insider event.
- Registration access to complimentary Associates Insider Tours in Washington, D.C. (notification sent via email).
- 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.
- Four complimentary registrations for an online program or in-person lecture (value equal to $35 per registration or less).
- Recognition in the Smithsonian’s annual report.
- 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.
- Give one gift membership at the Explorer level to a family member or friend (restrictions apply).
Refer to IRS Publication 526 for clarification of tax implications.
