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Become an Individual Member and attend exclusive previews of the exhibition The World of Khubilai Khan: Chinese Art in the Yuan Dynasty from September 22–26, and enjoy a full year of benefits, including:

Free unlimited admission to The Metropolitan Museum of Art (includes the Main Building and The Cloisters Museum and Gardens)
Access to the Members-only Trustees Dining Room overlooking Central Park
Discount on Audio Guide tours of the Museum's permanent collection and special exhibitions
10% discount year-round in The Met Store (online and in person), plus seasonal Double Discounts

	Met Net: $70 Access to the Members-only section of www.metmuseum.org, which includes special online benefits and features Open List of Benefits Close List of Benefits One Membership card, with free unlimited admission for one Special benefits and online features in the Members-only section of www.metmuseum.org Subscription to Member Perspectives and monthly Membership News emails 10% discount in The Met Store and online, plus seasonal Double Discounts Discounts on Audio Guide rentals Access to the exclusive Members-only Trustees Dining Room overlooking Central Park Within the limits prescribed by law, $70 is tax deductible. Close List of Benefits		Individual: $100 Invitations to special exhibition previews Open List of Benefits Close List of Benefits All the benefits of Met Net Membership, plus: Invitations to previews of two Museum-selected special exhibitions during Museum hours Invitation to a daytime preview of the spring Costume Institute exhibition Subscriptions to the quarterly illustrated Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, Members Calendar, as well as Member Perspectives emails and monthly Membership News emails Announcements about upcoming subscription concerts and lectures and Travel with the Met programs Opportunity to rent one of four elegant rooms for private parties during the summer Within the limits prescribed by law, $70 is tax deductible. Close List of Benefits
	Family/Dual: $200 Free admission for two adults and Members' children through the age of 18 Open List of Benefits Close List of Benefits All the benefits of Individual Membership, plus: Two Membership cards for free unlimited admission for two adults and Members' children through the age of 18 Free Members-only weekend lectures Exclusive subscription art programs for children Invitation to subscribe to the annual Summer Fête dinner dance Within the limits prescribed by law, $170 is tax deductible. Close List of Benefits		Sustaining: $550 Evening exhibition viewings and receptions; reciprocal membership with other museums Open List of Benefits Close List of Benefits All the benefits of Family/Dual Membership, plus: Free unlimited admission for four guests (when accompanied by the Member) Invitations to additional previews for Museum-selected special exhibitions Invitations to evening receptions and private viewings of Museum-selected special exhibitions Subscribe to the Holiday Reception: Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Viewing of the Neapolitan Baroque Crèche and to the Gala Holiday Dinner at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens Guest cards for The Trustees Dining Room Exclusive Monday at the Met, Saturday Seminar, and Behind the Scenes subscription programs for adults Year-round rental of four elegant rooms for private parties Reciprocal membership with fourteen other major art museums across the country (See a list of participating museums.) Within the limits prescribed by law, $448 is tax deductible. Close List of Benefits

Associate: $60
Discover the perfect reason to visit New York City more often with this special Membership for our out-of-town supporters.

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All the benefits of Met Net Membership, plus:

Subscriptions to the quarterly illustrated Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, Members Calendar (quarterly), Member Perspectives emails and Membership News emails
Announcements about upcoming Travel with the Met programs

Within the limits prescribed by law, $30 is tax deductible.

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Friend: $275
Make the Met your home away from home.

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All the benefits of Family/Dual Membership, plus:

Free unlimited admission for four guests (when accompanied by the Member)
Subscribe to the Holiday Reception: Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Viewing of the Neapolitan Baroque Crèche and to the Gala Holiday Dinner at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
Year-round rental of four elegant rooms for private parties
Complimentary Audio Guides of the Museum's permanent collections and special exhibitions
Complimentary engagement calendar, one of the most popular gift items in The Met Store.

Within the limits prescribed by law, $229 is tax deductible.

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	Contributing: $1,200 Reception on the Roof Garden and exclusive subscription events Open List of Benefits Close List of Benefits Benefits of Sustaining Membership, plus: Additional selected evening receptions and private viewings of exhibitions in advance of viewings for Sustaining Members Two evening receptions exclusively for Contributing and Donor Members Within the limits prescribed by law, $942 is tax deductible. Close List of Benefits		Donor: $2,000 Spring Garden Party at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens Open List of Benefits Close List of Benefits Benefits of Contributing Membership, plus: Spring Garden Party at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens Afternoon Tea in The Patrons Lounge for a fee, by reservation only, for a party of up to eight individuals Within the limits prescribed by law, $1,700 is tax deductible. Close List of Benefits
	Sponsor: $4,500 Access to The Patrons Lounge; invitations to exclusive series of Curator talks and concerts Open List of Benefits Close List of Benefits All the benefits of Donor Membership, plus: Use of The Patrons Lounge, with guest passes upon request Additional selected preview or private viewing of an exhibition Special series of Curator Talks and a special series of concerts in The Patrons Lounge Acknowledgment in the Museum's Annual Report Within the limits prescribed by law, $3,662 is tax deductible. Close List of Benefits		Patron: $9,000 Invitation to a special evening with the Museum's Director Open List of Benefits Close List of Benefits All the benefits of Sponsor Membership, plus: Special evening program and reception with the Museum's Director Additional exhibition reception exclusively for Patron Members Within the limits prescribed by law, $8,078 is tax deductible. Close List of Benefits
	Patron Circle: $13,000 Private tour with a reception in The Patrons Lounge; complimentary rental of a private dining room Open List of Benefits Close List of Benefits All the benefits of Patron Membership, plus: Private tour of a collection or special exhibition, followed by complimentary beverages in The Patrons Lounge Complimentary rental of an elegant private dining room Invitations to most special exhibitions on press preview days Complimentary Audio Guides Within the limits prescribed by law, $11,906 is tax deductible. Close List of Benefits		President's Circle: $20,000 Invitations to a private reception with the Museum's President and to behind-the-scenes events with Museum curators Open List of Benefits Close List of Benefits All the benefits of Patron Circle Membership, plus: Invitation to a private event hosted by the Museum's President Invitations to two behind-the-scenes events with Museum curators Exclusive concierge services for all Museum programs, reservations, and personal shopping Complimentary afternoon tea for four in The Patrons Lounge Within the limits prescribed by law, $18,568 is tax deductible. Close List of Benefits

What's New

Trustees Dining Room
With splendid views of Central Park, The Trustees Dining Room features exciting new menus that emphasize sustainable seafood and local, seasonal ingredients. Exclusively for Members, The Trustees Dining Room is open Tuesday through Friday for lunch, Friday and Saturday for dinner, and Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Please call 212-570-3975 to make a reservation.

See Dining at the Met to learn more about all of the Museum's dining options.

	The Apollo Circle: $1,000 Named after the Greek god of youth, the arts, culture, and music, The Apollo Circle engages its Members (ages 21 to 39) in a variety of educational and social activities and provides incomparable insights into the Museum's collection and special exhibitions. Open List of Benefits Close List of Benefits All the benefits of Sustaining Membership, plus: Invitation to a special evening reception with the Museum's Director Invitations to between ten and fifteen private receptions, private collection viewings, and gallery talks with curators Invitation to an evening reception on The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden Invitation to a luncheon and curatorial tour of a special exhibition on a Monday, when the Museum is closed to the public Discounts on tickets to the Apollo Circle Benefit. (See photos from past Apollo Circle parties.) Behind-the-scenes tours of the Museum's conservation departments Invitations to a selection of special exhibition previews Tickets for complimentary drinks on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Great Hall Balcony Bar, The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden, and the Petrie Court Café and Wine Bar Within the limits prescribed by law, $490 is tax deductible. Close List of Benefits		The Apollo Circle Patrons: $3,500 An upper level of The Apollo Circle, the Apollo Circle Patrons is an opportunity to develop a closer association with the Museum. Open List of Benefits Close List of Benefits All the benefits of Apollo Circle Membership, plus: Additional programs exclusive to Apollo Circle Patrons with special access to the Museum's collection or conservation departments Opportunity to schedule a private gallery tour of your choice for up to six guests Use of The Patrons Lounge Invitation to a special exhibition on press preview day Opening night reception for a special exhibition Spring Garden Party at The Cloisters Museum and Gardens Invitation to serve on the host committee of the Apollo Circle Benefit (See photos from past Apollo Circle parties.) Exclusive concierge services for all Museum programs, reservations, and personal shopping Within the limits prescribed by law, $2,848 is tax deductible. Close List of Benefits
	Met Family Circle: $4,000 A special Membership group designed for parents and their children up to age twelve. Children receive a personalized introduction to the Museum's extensive collection and a valuable opportunity to further their appreciation of the visual arts. In addition, parents receive a variety of special benefits. Open List of Benefits Close List of Benefits All the benefits of Sustaining Membership, plus: Free unlimited admission for four guests (must be accompanied by the Met Family Circle Member) Six complimentary tickets to the annual Family Benefit Exclusive programs, including private dinners with family art tours and hands-on projects, as well as weekend workshops Opportunities to schedule a private family tour of your choice Priority registration in Membership Children's Art Classes Invitations for parents to a selection of special exhibition previews and viewings Use of The Patrons Lounge Within the limits prescribed by law, $3,133 is tax deductible. Close List of Benefits		Corporate Support Discover how your company can get involved with the Metropolitan Museum. Learn more about opportunities for Corporate Support.

Please contact us for more information:

Membership: 212-570-3753 membership@metmuseum.org
Apollo Circle: 212-650-2371 apollo.circle@metmuseum.org
Met Family Circle: 212-650-2372 family.circle@metmuseum.org

Museum Hours
Monday: Closed (Except Met Holiday Mondays)
Tuesday–Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

See Plan Your Visit for more information, including directions.

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