Become a Member
Since 1959, the Monterey Museum of Art has evolved to become a cultural center for those who share a passion for the visual arts.
As a Museum Member you become part of the community of supporters who receive invitations to members-only preview events, free access to the Museum’s two locations, twelve galleries and lavish gardens, the opportunity to participate in Miniatures, our popular fundraising exhibition, discounts at the Museum store and more.
Share the MMA experience with someone special. Give a year of extraordinary benefits including invitations to Members-Only Preview Parties, special workshops, and one of a kind exhibits and performances. MMA Gift Memberships can be mailed to you or your recipient. They arrive beautifully packaged and ready to give or receive.
Two easy ways to purchase a Gift Membership:
- In person at our Welcome Desk
- By phone at (831) 372-5477 ext. 110, Monday –Friday, 9AM – 5PM.
General Membership Benefits:
- Unlimited free admission for one year
- Invitations to Members-Only exhibition previews, receptions, programs, and events
- 10% discount on books and merchandise at the Museum
- Invitation to Annual Members’ Meeting
- Free admission for youth under 18 years of age
- Subscription to Members-Only newsletter
- Tax Deduction (to the extent permitted by law, please consult your tax advisor)
- Invitation to participate in Annual Miniatures Exhibition
Complimentary Military
(Must be active Military and present valid Military ID in person)
Complimentary Student
(Must be full-time and present valid student ID in person)
Teacher $35
(Valid teacher ID required)
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Senior $40
(62+ years of age)
- General membership benefits for one cardholder
- NEW One single-use guest admission pass
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Friend $50
- General membership benefits for one cardholder
- NEW One single-use guest admission pass
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Dual Senior $65
(62+ years of age)
- General membership benefits for two cardholders (designate two individuals of the same household, or make one membership card a guest card with last name only). Guest cardholder must visit the Museum with primary cardholder
- NEW Two single-use guest admission passes
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Contributor $125
- General membership benefits for two cardholders (designate two individuals of the same household, or make one membership card a guest card with last name only). Guest cardholder must visit the Museum with primary cardholder
- Free admission for two guests to visit the Museum with cardholders
- Discounts on education classes, camps, and events (varies by program)
- NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum) reciprocal membership, with free admission to over 800 North American museums and cultural institutions
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Supporter $300
All of the Contributor benefits, plus…
- NEW ROAM (Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums) reciprocal membership with free admission to hundreds of world-class art, history, and cultural organizations
- NEW Four single-use guest admission passes
- One Friend membership to give as a gift ($50 value)
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Donor Circle Benefits
Playing a significant role in support of the Monterey Museum of Art, Donor Circle members enjoy our most exclusive member benefits. For more information, call 831-372-5477 x 110
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Curator’s Circle $1,000
Supporter Membership benefits plus:
- Invitations to exhibition previews and walkthroughs
- Recognition on the Annual Donor Wall and invitation to an unveiling reception
- 10% discount on facility rentals
- 15% discount at MMA Museum Stores
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Director’s Circle $2,500
Curator Circle Membership benefits plus:
- Opportunities to participate in Executive Director-led trips
- 20% discount on facility rentals
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President’s Circle $5,000
Director’s Circle Membership benefits plus:
- Invitation to exclusive VIP events
- Invitations to tour private collections, homes and gardens outside of the region
- Two complimentary Contributor Memberships to give as a gift
- 30% discount on facility rentals
- 20% discount at MMA Museum Stores
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Benefactors’ Circle $10,000
President’s Circle Membership benefits plus:
- Recognition as a Sponsor of Educational Programs
- Three complimentary Contributor Memberships to give as a gift
- Complimentary membership in the Collector’s Guild
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Connoisseurs’ Circle $15,000
Benefactors’ Circles benefits plus:
- Private curator-led tour of an exhibition for a small group
- Four complimentary Contributor Memberships to give as a gift
- Please call the Membership Department at 831.372.5477 x 105 to join.
Patrons’ Circle $20,000
Connoisseurs’ Circles benefits plus:
- Recognition as the Patron Sponsor of a Museum exhibition of mutual agreement
- Free facility rental of MMA Pacific Street or MMA La Mirada, one use annually, based on availability (50% discount applies to subsequent rentals, unlimited)
- Please call the Membership Department at 831.372.5477 x 105 to join.
