Give a gift that friends and family can enjoy throughout the year: the gift of MFA membership. With new galleries and social spaces, there is no better time to become a member. Memberships are fully or partially tax deductible, depending on the membership level.

  • Membership Support the MFA while enjoying free admission, discounts, events, and more.
  • Patron Program The Patron Program represents the highest level of MFA membership.
  • Museum Council The MFA's membership group of young supporters between the ages of 21 and 45.
Museum Council Associate
$300–$599

Individual membership for members between the age of 21 and 26 provides a great introduction to the Museum Council for recent college graduates.

 

Benefits

  • Admission for two adults and children 17 and under
  • Two VIP special exhibition guest passes
  • Invitations to all Museum Council Member events (admits one, nontransferable)
  • $215 per individual is not tax deductible

All Museum Council members receive

  • Members-only exhibition previews, events, and family programs
  • Personal handling of special requests and VIP services
  • Discounts on Summer Party tickets
  • Reciprocal admission benefits at 23 major art museums
  • Parking discount of up to 40%
  • Complimentary parking at all Museum Council events at the MFA
  • 15% discount at all Museum dining venues
  • 10% MFA Bookstore and Shop discount, both in stores and online
  • Discounted tickets to lectures, courses, concerts, and films
  • Preview magazine
  • Customized e-newsletters with information just for members
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Museum Council Member
$600–$1,199

Ideal for young members between the age of 21 and 45 who want to meet other like-minded individuals, as well as gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the MFA, its collections, and its curatorial staff.

Benefits

  • Admission for two adults and children 17 and under
  • Two VIP special exhibition guest passes
  • Invitations to all Museum Council Member events
  • $215 per individual, $430 per couple is not tax deductible

All Museum Council members receive

  • Members-only exhibition previews, events, and family programs
  • Personal handling of special requests and VIP services
  • Discounts on Summer Party tickets
  • Reciprocal admission benefits at 23 major art museums
  • Parking discount of up to 40%
  • Complimentary parking at all Museum Council events at the MFA
  • 15% discount at all Museum dining venues
  • 10% MFA Bookstore and Shop discount, both in stores and online
  • Discounted tickets to lectures, courses, concerts, and films
  • Preview magazine
  • Customized e-newsletters with information just for members
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Museum Council Fellow
$1,200–$2,999

Fellows enjoy more intimate access through smaller events geared towards connoisseurship. Visit the private collection of a Boston collector and travel to New York City for the annual connoisseurship weekend.

Benefits

  • Admission for four adults and children 17 and under
  • Four VIP special exhibition guest passes
  • MFA Guide Complimentary MFA Guides for members and guests
  • Invitations to all Museum Council Member events (admits two, nontransferable)
  • Invitations to all Museum Council Fellow events (admits two, nontransferable)—smaller, more intimate events geared toward art, education, and connoisseurship
  • $295 per individual, $590 per couple is not tax deductible

All Museum Council members receive

  • Members-only exhibition previews, events, and family programs
  • Personal handling of special requests and VIP services
  • Discounts on Summer Party tickets
  • Reciprocal admission benefits at 23 major art museums
  • Parking discount of up to 40%
  • Complimentary parking at all Museum Council events at the MFA
  • 15% discount at all Museum dining venues
  • 10% MFA Bookstore and Shop discount, both in stores and online
  • Discounted tickets to lectures, courses, concerts, and films
  • Preview magazine
  • Customized e-newsletters with information just for members
More
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Museum Council Patron
$3,000 or more

Young leaders at this high level of support receive invitations to Insider Perspectives, behind-the-scenes programs with MFA curators and specialists, and enjoy the opportunity to attend select Patron Member level events.

Benefits

  • Admission for four adults and children 17 and under
  • Eight VIP special exhibition guest passes
  • MFA Guide Complimentary MFA Guides for members and guests
  • Invitations to all Museum Council Member events (admits two, nontransferable)
  • Invitations to all Museum Council Fellow events (admits two, nontransferable)
  • Invitations to Insider Perspectives programs, developed exclusively for Museum Council Patrons (admits two, nontransferable)
  • Invitations to select Patron Program events (admits two, nontransferable)
  • Opportunities to participate in MFA Travel programs
  • $475 per individual, $950 per couple is not tax deductible

All Museum Council members receive

  • Members-only exhibition previews, events, and family programs
  • Personal handling of special requests and VIP services
  • Discounts on Summer Party tickets
  • Reciprocal admission benefits at 23 major art museums
  • Parking discount of up to 40%
  • Complimentary parking at all Museum Council events at the MFA
  • 15% discount at all Museum dining venues
  • 10% MFA Bookstore and Shop discount, both in stores and online
  • Discounted tickets to lectures, courses, concerts, and films
  • Preview magazine
  • Customized e-newsletters with information just for members
More
Give as a Gift
Join or Renew