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Membership at The Columbus Museum offers unique benefits that enrich your museum experience and provide invaluable support. Become a member today and enjoy the benefits of membership all year long.

Every membership includes exclusive invitations to exhibition opening receptions and members-only events, special rates on programs, events, and youth summer camps, discounts in The Museum Shop, and so much more!

Membership Levels & Benefits

  • $30/year

    Civic

    $30/year

    • Advanced exhibition announcements
    • The Muse Quarterly Magazine
    • FREE Admission to Late Night at the Museum
    • Invitations to member-only receptions and Museum events
    • Special rates on family programs and educational camps
    • Art-related travel opportunities through the Museum Travel Alliance (MTA)
    • 10% discount in the Museum shop

  • $50/year

    Supporting

    $50/year

    • Advanced exhibition announcements
    • The Muse Quarterly Magazine
    • FREE Admission to Late Night at the Museum
    • Invitations to member-only receptions and Museum events
    • Special rates on family programs and educational camps
    • Art-related travel opportunities through the Museum Travel Alliance (MTA)
    • 10% discount in the Museum shop
    • Free or discounted admission to 200+ art and history museums across the Southeastern U.S. through the Southeastern Reciprocal Memberships (SERM)

  • $75/year

    Family

    $75/year

    The Columbus Museum is excited to offer a membership level with families in mind! In addition to standard benefits, with our Family membership, you will:

    • Enjoy early access to registration for our popular FREE programs like Artful Babies and Mini Makers
    • Receive discounted rates on summer camps and advanced access to enrollment
    • Gain exclusive access to our educational programs and fun activities for the whole family!*

    Standard benefits include:

    • Advanced exhibition announcements
    • The Muse Quarterly Magazine
    • FREE Admission to Late Night at the Museum
    • Invitations to member-only receptions and Museum events
    • Special rates on family programs and educational camps
    • Art-related travel opportunities through the Museum Travel Alliance (MTA)
    • 10% discount in the Museum shop
    • Free or discounted admission to 200+ art and history museums across the Southeastern U.S. through the Southeastern Reciprocal Memberships (SERM)

    *Family memberships include two (2) adults and all children in the same household under the age of 18.

  • $150/year

    Reciprocal

    $150/year

    • Advanced exhibition announcements
    • The Muse Quarterly Magazine
    • FREE Admission to Late Night at the Museum
    • Invitations to member-only receptions and Museum events
    • Special rates on family programs and educational camps
    • Art-related travel opportunities through the Museum Travel Alliance (MTA)
    • 15% discount in the Museum shop
    • Free or discounted admission to 200+ art and history museums across Southeast US with the Southeastern Reciprocal Memberships (SERM)
    • Free or discounted admission to 1,300+ art and history museums across U.S. through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
    • Invitations to Signature Sunday events

  • $500/year

    Patron

    $500/year

    • Advanced exhibition announcements
    • The Muse Quarterly Magazine
    • FREE Admission to Late Night at the Museum
    • Invitations to member-only receptions and Museum events
    • Special rates on family programs and educational camps
    • Art-related travel opportunities through the Museum Travel Alliance (MTA)
    • 20% discount in the Museum shop
    • Free or discounted admission to 200+ art and history museums across the Southeastern U.S. through the Southeastern Reciprocal Membership (SERM)
    • Free or discounted admission to 1,300+ art and history museums across U.S. through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
    • Invitations to Signature Sunday events
    • Invitations to Private Patron+ Receptions


     

  • $1,000/year

    Master Circle

    $1,000/year

    • Invitation for two to Museum's annual Master Circle Dinner
    • Invitations to exclusive Patron+ receptions and events
    • Honor listing in the Museum
    • Art-related travel oppurtunities (additional feels may apply)
    • Free or discounted admission to 200+ art and history museums across the Southeastern U.S. through the Southeastern Reciprocal Memberships (SERM)
    • Free or discounted admission to 1,300+ art and history museums across U.S. through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
    • Invitations to Signature Sunday events
    • 20% discount in the Museum shop
    • The Muse Quarterly Magazine

     

  • $2,500/year

    Collector Circle

    $2,500/year

    • Advanced exhibition announcements
    • The Muse Quarterly Magazine
    • FREE Admission to Late Night at the Museum
    • Invitations to member-only receptions and Museum events
    • Special rates on family programs and educational camps
    • Art-related travel opportunities through the Museum Travel Alliance (MTA)
    • 20% discount in the Museum shop
    • Free or discounted admission to 200+ art and history museums across the Southeastern U.S. through the Southeastern Reciprocal Memberships (SERM) 
    • Free or discounted admission to 1,300+ art and history museums across U.S. through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
    • Invitations to Signature Sunday events
    • Invitations to Private Patron+ Receptions
    • Invitation for two to our annual Master Circle Dinner
    • Honor Listing in Museum foyer
    • Two complimentary Supporting Level Memberships to give as gifts
    • 10% discount on a special event rental at the Museum

  • $5,000/year

    Director Circle

    $5,000/year

    • Advanced exhibition announcements
    • The Muse Quarterly Magazine
    • FREE Admission to Late Night at the Museum
    • Invitations to member-only receptions and Museum events
    • Special rates on family programs and educational camps
    • Art- related travel opportunities through the Museum Travel Alliance (MTA)
    • 20% discount in the Museum shop
    • Free or discounted admission to 100+ art and history museums across the Southeastern U.S. through the Southeastern Reciprocal Memberships (SERM)
    • Free or discounted admission to 700+ art and history museums across U.S. through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
    • Invitations to Signature Sunday events
    • Invitations to Private Patron+ Receptions
    • Invitation for two to our annual Master Circle Dinner
    • Honor listing in Museum foyer
    • Three complimentary Supporting Level Memberships to give as gifts
    • 10% discount on a special event rental at the Museum

  • $10,000/year

    President Circle

    $10,000/year

    • Advanced exhibition announcements
    • The Muse Quarterly Magazine
    • FREE Admission to Late Night at the Museum
    • Invitations to member-only receptions and Museum events
    • Special rates on family programs and educational camps
    • Art-related travel opportunities through the Museum Travel Alliance (MTA)
    • 20% discount in the Museum shop
    • Free or discounted admission to 200+ art and history museums across the Southeastern U.S. through the Southeastern Reciprocal Memberships (SERM)
    • Free or discounted admission to 1,300+ art and history museums across U.S. through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
    • Invitations to Signature Sunday events
    • Invitations to Private Patron+ Receptions
    • Invitation for two to our annual Master Circle Dinner
    • Honor listing in Museum foyer
    • Four complimentary Supporting Level Memberships to give as gifts
    • 10% discount on a special event rental at the Museum
    • Two additional tickets to the annual Master Circle Dinner
    • Complimentary three hour rental of the Museum's Turner Galleria for a holiday party, private gathering, or business event

Open the Door to a World of Discovery with Reciprocal Benefits!

Enjoy FREE admission to over 1,300 museums across North America.

Memberships at the Reciprocal level and above include NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum program) benefits.

Memberships at the Supporting level and above include FREE admission to over 200 museums in the Southeastern United States through SERM (Southeastern Reciprocal Membership).

Museum Support Groups

Want to add even more to your membership? Check out the following Membership Enhancements:

  • Young Art Patron (YAP) Affiliate Group

    Additional $20/year

    Be a part of a group that provides culturally enriching experiences for young adults (ages 21-40s)! You’ll gain access to exclusive YAP socials, events, and related programming, plus have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals. Be sure to like the YAP Facebook page to stay connected.

  • Alma Thomas Society

    Additional $500/year

    Deepen your support for the arts by joining this collector’s group that directly supports The Fund for African American Art! You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a special annual acquisition sponsored by the Society, as well as receive invitations to Society events. You’ll also gain special recognition in our annual report, annual meeting brochure, and The Muse.

IT'S EASY TO JOIN OR RENEW!

ONLINE:

IN PERSON:

Purchase or renew your membership at the Museum Visitor Desk

BY PHONE:

Contact the membership office at (706) 748-2562 ext. 5440

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