Shapiro courtyard during MFA Late Nites in the spring of 2023

Tim Correira Photography.

Shapiro courtyard during MFA Late Nites in the spring of 2023

Tim Correira Photography.

Museum Council

Join the Museum Council today!

The Museum Council is Boston’s premier group of young arts and culture enthusiasts. Membership offers inside access to art experiences, social opportunities, and more, as well as providing unrestricted support for the Museum’s annual operations.

Read more about the Museum Council

See Levels and Benefits

Museum Council 2023–24 Season

View our full season of Museum Council events in our digital brochure.

See the Brochure

Levels and Benefits

Museum Council members enjoy special benefits including:

Complimentary Admission

Twelve months of general admission and member benefits

Special Access

Early access to complimentary special exhibition tickets

Special Events

Invitations to VIP exhibition receptions, tours, and talks

Discounts

Up to 40% off parking, 15% off dining, and 10% off at Museum shops

Reciprocal Admission

Reciprocal admission benefits at 21 major art museums

Membership Levels

Museum Council Associate $300
Museum Council Member $600
Museum Council Fellow $1,200
Museum Council Patron $3,000
Patron Program
Curators Circles
Two visitors looking at painting in an Art of the Americas gallery

Courtesy of Caitlin Cunningham Photography.

Membership is not tax deductible

Museum Council Associate

$300 to $599 / year
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Give as a Gift
Ideal for recent graduates. Provides a great introduction to the MFA.
  • Membership for two adults ages 21–26
  • Daily general admission for up to four adults and four youths (ages 7–17)
  • Four complimentary tickets per special exhibition
  • Discounted tickets for additional guests
  • Invitations to all Museum Council Member events (admits two)
  • All other benefits of MFA membership
Two people looking at art in Gender Bending Fashion exhibition

Courtesy of Caitlin Cunningham Photography.

$300 per person, $600 per couple is not tax deductible

Museum Council Member

$600 to $1,199 / year
Join or Renew
Give as a Gift
Expand your arts experience and meet other young arts supporters.
  • Membership for two adults ages 21–45
  • Daily general admission for up to four adults and four youths (ages 7–17)
  • Six complimentary tickets per special exhibition
  • Discounted tickets for additional guests
  • Invitations to all Museum Council Member events (admits two)
  • All other benefits of MFA membership
Visitors mingling near Lime Green Icicle Tower in Shapiro Family Courtyard with drinks in hand

Courtesy of Liza Voll Photography.

$430 per person, $860 per couple is not tax deductible

Museum Council Fellow

$1,200 to $2,999 / year
Join or Renew
Give as a Gift
Connect with curators and peers in a more intimate setting.
  • Membership for two adults ages 21–45
  • All the benefits of the Museum Council Member level
  • Daily general admission for up to six adults and four youths (7-17)
  • Eight complimentary tickets per special exhibition
  • Unique gatherings led by MFA curators and other special guests focused on art appreciation and connoisseurship
  • Opportunities to travel with MFA curators
  • Invitations to all Museum Council Member and Fellow events (admits two)
  • The opportunity to learn more about the collections by joining Curators Circles
party in Shapiro Family Courtyard with purple lights

$530 per person, $1,060 per couple is not tax deductible

Museum Council Patron

$3,000 / year
Join or Renew
Give as a Gift
Get closer to art at the MFA.
  • Membership for two adults ages 21–49
  • All benefits at the Museum Council Fellow level
  • Daily general admission for up to six adults and four youths (ages 7–17)
  • Twelve complimentary tickets per special exhibition
  • Specialized access and learning opportunities with MFA curators, expert staff, and conservators
  • Invitations to all Museum Council events (admits two)
A party takes place in Shapiro Family Courtyard

Michael Blanchard Photography.

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.

Learn more about the Patron Program
Curator Edward Saywell shows visitors through the Provincetown Printmakers exhibition

Courtesy of Tony Rinaldo Photography. 

Curators Circles

Take a deeper dive into the MFA’s collections with curators, conservators, and fellow enthusiasts through Curators Circles! Each group offers programming on a specific area of the collection; provides behind-the-scenes access to exhibitions, recent acquisitions, and research; and features artists and outside scholars. As a benefit of elevated membership, Advocates, Patrons, and Museum Council Fellows and Patrons are invited to join.

Learn more about Curators Circles

Museum Council Events

Museum Council members receive numerous unique and behind-the-scenes invitations throughout the year.

Museum Council Newsletter

The Museum Council newsletter is a periodic digest of happenings, behind-the-scenes events, and forthcoming exhibitions at the MFA.

Ways to Give

Prefer to give a set amount each month? With monthly payment options, giving has never been easier!

Contact the Museum Council Office at 617-369-3268 or museumcouncil@mfa.org and ask to be set up with monthly payments.

Monthly payments range from:
$25 for Associates
$50 for Members
$100 for Fellows
$250 for Patrons

Is your company a matching gift employer? Many companies will increase the impact of your gift to the MFA. Please check with your human resources department to obtain a Matching Gift Form, and send it in with your Museum Council reply card and payment.

If you have questions, please contact the Museum Council Office at 617-369-3268 or museumcouncil@mfa.org.

The MFA has created a special category for Museum Council members who wish to support the Museum by recommending a grant from a charitable foundation or donor-advised fund. Specific rules apply.

If you have questions, please contact the Museum Council Office at 617-369-3268 or museumcouncil@mfa.org.

If you wish to give a gift of stock, please contact, or ask your broker to contact, MFA Development Operations at 617-369-3841.