Become a Friend of the Museum

Click Here to Become a Friend or Renew Online

Or call (540) 342-5760 Tuesday through Sunday

Membership directly supports the Taubman’s mission to serve as the focal point of cultural engagement for residents, students and educators, travelers, and regional artists. When you join the Taubman, you become a Friend with Benefits.

By lowering our membership fees, we have become affordable enough for everyone to become a Friend of the museum! Join or renew today to help the Taubman remain a permanent and vital fixture of the region’s cultural landscape.

 All memberships and donations are 100% tax-deductible!

Benefits of Membership

Friends of the Museum Receive These Benefits:

  • Free admission to the galleries and Art Venture for one year
  • Free tickets and previews for all special exhibitions
  • Invitations to special Friends-only events
  • 10% discount at the Museum Store and Norah’s Café
  • Discounts on classes, programs, ticketed events, summer camps, museum school and institute fees
  • Friends-only e-newsletter
  • Friends-only travel opportunities
  • Eligibility to join TMA support and volunteer groups
  • Admission to the annual meeting of the membership of the museum

Friend categories from $10 to $65 (great for gift-giving!) 

Student $10              Available to any student with a valid school I.D.

Senior $25                65 or older

Senior Dual $40       Two adults in the same household 65 or older

Educator $30            Educators, including faculty and staff of any institution

Individual $35           Single adult

Dual $55                   Two adults in the same household

Family $65                Two adults and any children, including college students

Limited time offer!  Become a Friend of the Museum and a member of the 101.5 The Music Place Listener Society for only $45! That is a 35% savings for membership to both organizations. Call 540.342.5760 today to take advantage of this special offer! Click here for more info about Listener Society benefits!

Give More, Get More – Reciprocal and Leadership Levels

110 Society $110 includes all preceding benefits plus Southeastern Museum Membership providing free admission to over 80 museums in 14 states. See current list of SE Museums 

Leadership Donations

Gifts of $250 or more to the Taubman include a North American Museum Reciprocal Membership providing free admission to over 511 museums in North America. See current list of North American Museums

 Micheaux Society    $250 - $999

  • All preceding benefits
  • Entertaining privileges at the Museum
  • Priority seating at lectures
  • Special previews to selected exhibitions

Sargent Society      $1,000 - $4,999

  • All preceding benefits
  • Invitation to attend the Annual Dinner
  • Complimentary membership for family or friends

Eakins Society        $5,000 - $9,999

  • All preceding benefits
  • Private preview with the Director for selected special exhibitions
  • 20% discount on rental and catering fees

Founders Society  $10,000 +

  • All preceding benefits
  • Travel opportunities with the director or curator
  • Complimentary guest passes to openings and special events at the Museum
  • Special behind the scenes tour opportunities


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