National and International Friend Members make a donation of $275 to the Museum for a year's worth of outstanding benefits. Friend Memberships are designed for people living outside a 200-mile radius of New York City.
National and International Friends enjoy:
Free admission for one year to the Museum, The Cloisters, and all special exhibitions for two adults and four guests when accompanied by the Member
Use of the Trustees Dining Room, overlooking Central Park, for Tuesday through Friday lunch, Friday and Saturday dinner, and weekend brunch (plus guest cards to treat friends and family) and the opportunity to host an elegant party in a private dining room (Terrace Room, Bass Room, Rose Room) with the appropriate rental fee
Free Met publications, including:
- The Engagement Calendar
- Illustrated quarterly magazine, the Bulletin
- The bimonthly Calendar
- Announcements of special travel programs
- Museum merchandise catalogues
and advance announcements of new publications and reproductions
Discount of 10% on Museum merchandise in Met Stores (including online) and special holiday shopping at selected Met Stores in locations across America, plus Double Discount opportunities
The opportunity to participate in our Travel with the Met program, which offers a wide variety of art-oriented trips each year
Complimentary Audio Guides of the Museum's permanent collection and special exhibitions
(Within the limits prescribed by law, $229 of this $275 Membership contribution is tax-deductible.)
