Vincent van Gogh, Portrait of Joseph Roulin (detail), 1889. Oil on canvas. The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William A. M. Burden, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rosenberg, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Mr. and Mrs. Armand P. Bartos, The Sidney and Harriet Janis Collection, Mr. and Mrs. Werner E. Josten, and Loula D. Lasker Bequest (all by exchange), 1989. Photo credit: Digital Image © The Museum of Modern Art/Licensed by SCALA / Art Resource, NY
Vincent van Gogh, Portrait of Joseph Roulin (detail), 1889. Oil on canvas. The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William A. M. Burden, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rosenberg, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Mr. and Mrs. Armand P. Bartos, The Sidney and Harriet Janis Collection, Mr. and Mrs. Werner E. Josten, and Loula D. Lasker Bequest (all by exchange), 1989. Photo credit: Digital Image © The Museum of Modern Art/Licensed by SCALA / Art Resource, NY
Membership
It’s Always a Good Time to Join
Membership can pay for itself with just two visits! Members get free general admission, free tickets to special exhibitions like “Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits,” exclusive access to behind-the-scenes Spotlight Talks with curators, early access to tickets, members-only exhibition previews, and more. Join us today to save money and help support the art and culture you believe in.
Free Daily Admission
Members are admitted free every day we’re open
Special Exhibition Tickets
Free admission to our ticketed exhibitions—and you can bring a friend!
Members-Only Access
Early access to special exhibition tickets
Events
Free video content and special exhibition viewings
Discounts
Up to 40% off parking, 15% off dining, and 10% off at Museum shops
Membership Levels
Fully tax deductible
Want to bring kids and a guest every time you visit? Save with our Friends and Family membership.
Individual
General Admission (per day)
- Free general admission for one adult (one member card)
Special Exhibitions
- Includes general admission
- Two free tickets (adult or youth) per exhibition
Fully tax deductible
Want to visit other art museums for free? Save with our Ambassador membership.
Friends and Family
General Admission (per day)
- Free admission for two adults (two member cards)
- Free admission for four youths (ages 7–17)
- When free allotment is used up: Two $5 guest tickets (adult or youth)
Special Exhibitions
- Includes general admission
- Four free tickets (adult or youth) per exhibition
- When free allotment is used up: Two $7 tickets (adult or youth) per day
Other Benefits
- Discounts on classes for adults, teens, and children
- Free lectures by our curators
- Free member talks and programs
Fully tax deductible
Want to do more to support arts and culture? Read more about our elevated membership programs below.
Ambassador
General Admission (per day)
- Free admission for four adults (two member cards)
- Free admission for four youths (ages 7–17)
- When free allotment is used up: Four $5 guest tickets (adult or youth)
Special Exhibitions
- Includes general admission
- Four free tickets (adult or youth) per exhibition
- When free allotment is used up: Four $7 tickets (adult or youth) per day
Other Benefits
- Discounts on classes for adults, teens, and children
- Free lectures by our curators
- Free member talks and programs
Reciprocal Admission Benefits
- Reciprocal admission benefits at 21 major art museums
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Museum Council
Starting at $300 / year
The Museum Council is a community of young supporters that provides crucial support to the MFA. Members enjoy exciting opportunities to expand their arts knowledge through special events that are designed to bring them closer to the collection.
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Advocate
Starting at $1,200 / year
The MFA invites you to sample the Patron experience through invitations to a select group of events and programs designed to bring you closer to the core of the MFA, its collections, and staff.
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Patron Program
Starting at $3,000 / year
Patrons are dedicated enthusiasts who want to make an impact on the MFA’s present and future. Join our ever-expanding exploration of the human imagination and enjoy exhibition opening celebrations, fascinating curatorial talks, insider tours geared to your specific interests, and many more benefits.
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Share the Museum with someone you love!
Organizational Memberships
Provide your employees, students, and patrons with free or discount admission to the Museum, and other benefits.