Gifting a Nelson-Atkins membership means a full year of fun for your lucky recipients.
When you give the gift of museum membership, you help keep the Nelson-Atkins free for everyone.
Select the annual membership level that best fits the needs of your gift recipient. Note: All benefits are cumulative.
Friends of Art
Member | $85/year
- Free garage parking
- Free admission to special events
- Exclusive invites to exhibition openings and member-only events
- 10% discount in the Museum Store, Rozzelle Court Restaurant, and Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters (museum location only)
- Member pricing on studio classes, lectures, Tivoli films, Art Course, and more!
- One digital member card and one guest
Member Plus | $160/year
Includes all Member benefits, plus the following:
- Invitations to Member Plus events
- Presale access to Art Course and other museum activities
- 20% discount on docent-led tours
- Reciprocal privileges at 15 premier museums
- Up to two digital member cards and two guests
Art Explorer | $275/year
Includes all Member Plus benefits, plus the following:
- Reciprocal privileges at 400+ museums
- Special voucher for a birthday treat in Rozzelle Court
- 20% off gift memberships
- Up to three digital member cards and three guests
Art Lover | $575/year
Includes all Art Explorer benefits, plus the following:
- Invitation to an event with a curator
- Reciprocal privileges at 1,000+ museums
- Invitations to Committee of 100 (C100) events.
- Up to four digital member cards and four guests
Society of Fellows
Patron Circle | $1,500/year
Includes all Friends of Art benefits, plus the following:
- Free garage parking
- Free admission to featured exhibitions
- Opening celebration for all featured exhibitions
- Signature Society of Fellows events
- Recognition in annual Year in Review report
- Listing in Society of Fellows and Business Council Roster
- Reciprocal benefits with 1,000+ premier museums
- Opportunity to participate in Committee of 100 (C100)
- Up to 6 digital member cards
Collector Circle | $3,000/year
Includes all Patron Circle benefits, plus the following:
- Focused programs on collecting art
- Access to premier private art collections
- Museum-led national travel program invitations
- Discount on venue rental with two years of continuous membership
- VIP passes to domestic and international art fairs, upon request
How to gift a membership
Before you purchase
If you’re a member, make sure to log in to your membership account before purchasing your gift membership. Double check that you have your gift recipient’s full and preferred name at the time of checkout.
Purchasing your gift
Gift memberships must be paid in full at the time of purchase – we do not offer purchase plans.
After your purchase
Memberships are active immediately upon purchase and will remain active for the 12-month duration. Your recipient will receive their welcome email the next business day after your purchase. Within three business days, they will receive a follow-up email with their digital member card.
You will receive a confirmation email shortly after your purchase. Retain this email for your tax records.
If you’d like something to send to your recipient immediately, download this PDF as proof of your gift.
Questions?
To learn more about membership at the museum, visit the membership homepage or email us at membership@nelson-atkins.org.