President's Circle Members make a donation of $20,000 to the Museum for a year's worth of spectacular benefits. President's Circle Members enjoy:
Free admission to the Museum, The Cloisters, and all special exhibitions for two adults and children through the age of sixteen, plus free admission for additional guests when accompanied by the Member
Invitations for two to many special events, including:
- Private reception with the Museum's president
- Evening program with the Museum's director
- Behind-the-scenes events with Museum curators
- All Membership previews of special exhibitions; with prior arrangement, additional guests may accompany President's Circle Members to evening receptions
- Preview of special exhibitions on press preview days
- Spring Garden Party at The Cloisters
- A special series of Curators' Talks
- A series of concerts performed on instruments from the Museum's collection
- Summer Dinner Dance and the Holiday Reception
- Free Members-only lectures in the fall and spring
- Private holiday shopping day at the Museum and at specially selected Metropolitan Museum Stores
- Invitation to the Annual Meeting of the Corporation of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Private tour of the Museum or a special exhibition of your choice, tailored to your interests, with complimentary refreshments in the Patrons Lounge
Year-round use of the Trustees Dining Room, overlooking Central Park, for Friday and Saturday dinner and weekend brunch (plus guest cards to treat friends and family); year-round use of the Patrons Lounge; and the opportunity to host an elegant party in a private dining room (Terrace Room, Bass Room, Rose Room), with the rental fee waived
Four vouchers for Afternoon Tea in the Patrons Lounge
Exclusive concierge services for all Museum-related programs, reservations, and personal shopping
Reciprocal Membership in fourteen other major art museums across the country
Unlimited complimentary Audio Guides of the Museum's permanent collection and special exhibitions
Free Met publications, including:
- Two free exhibition catalogues or special publications (selected by the Museum)
- Illustrated quarterly magazine, the Bulletin
- The bimonthly Calendar
- Announcements of subscription concerts and lectures and special travel programs
- Museum merchandise catalogues and advance announcements of new publications and reproductions
- Announcements of special subscription programs for children and adults, including art history seminars and workshops
Annual Membership in The Metropolitan Museum of Art Corporation and listing in the Annual Report for two individuals
Discount of 10% on Museum merchandise in Met Stores (including online), 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
(Within the limits prescribed by law, $18,523 of this Membership contribution is tax deductible.)