Gifting a Nelson-Atkins membership means a full year of fun for your friends and loved ones.
How to give
- Select a membership: From the annual membership levels below, choose one that best fits the needs of your gift recipient.
- Complete the form: After selecting a membership level, fill out the respective online form with your gift recipient’s information. Once you’ve completed the form, you’ll receive an email confirming your purchase. (Please keep this email for your tax records.)
- Wait for your gift to arrive (or don’t!): Your gift recipient will receive a welcome email on Jan. 7 and their digital member card on Jan. 10. It will be sent directly to the gift recipient using the contact email you’ve provided. If you’d like something to send to your recipient immediately, download this PDF as proof of your gift.
Annual membership levels
When you give the gift of museum membership, you help keep the Nelson-Atkins free for all. Select the annual membership level that best fits the needs of your gift recipient. Note: All benefits are cumulative.
Friends of Art
| Levels | Select benefits | Cards and guest admission |
|---|---|---|
| Member: $85/year | Gift it | Free garage parking, free exhibition tickets, invitations to member-only events, special discounts, and more. | 1 digital card and 1 guest |
| Member Plus: $160/year | Gift it | Presale access to Art Course, discounts on docent tours, and reciprocal benefits to 15 premier museums. | Up to 2 digital cards and 2 guests |
| Art Explorer: $275/year | Gift it | Presale access to youth and adult art classes, a free birthday treat at Rozzelle Court Restaurant, and reciprocal benefits to 400+ museums. | Up to 3 digital cards and 3 guests |
| Art Lover: $575/year | Gift it | Invitations to an exclusive event with a curator and a signature Society of Fellows event as well as reciprocal benefits at 1,000+ museums. | Up to 4 digital cards and 4 guests |
Society of Fellows
| Levels | Select benefits | Cards and guest admission |
|---|---|---|
| Patron Circle: $1,500/year | Gift it | All Friends of Art plus signature Society of Fellows events, travel opportunities, and more. | Up to 6 digital cards and 6 guests |
| Collector Circle: $3,000/year | Gift it | Invitations to art collecting-focused programs, access to premier private art collections in Kansas City, venue discounts, and more. | Up to 6 digital cards and 6 guests |
Frequently asked questions
When will my gift recipient receive their member cards?
The Nelson-Atkins has gone digital! In order not to spoil the surprise, all gift memberships purchased between November 29 and December 31 will receive a welcome email on January 7, 2025, and digital member cards on January 10.
Can I give my recipient something to open as their gift?
Yes! You can use this digital download to share with your recipient or stop by the Info Desk to pick up a printed piece with a shuttlecock pin.
Can I buy now and gift later?
All memberships begin the day they are purchased and expire 12 months later. If you would like to purchase a membership to be redeemed later, please email the Nelson-Atkins membership team at membership@nelson-atkins.org.
Can I set up a purchase plan for my gift membership?
No, gifted membership must be paid for in full at the time of purchase.
I’m already a member and I would like to purchase a gift membership. Do I need to create a new account?
No, pease log in with your existing membership account to make the purchase.
After the recipient has received the membership, can I switch names on the membership?
No. Once gifted, a membership will remain in the recipient’s name for its duration (12 months).
Questions remaining?
To learn more about membership at the museum, visit the membership homepage or FAQ.. You may also email us at membership@nelson-atkins.org.