Looking to connect with other young professionals who share your love of arts and culture? Consider joining the Museum Council, Boston's premier young professional group for arts supporters age 21-45, for an exciting season of exclusive events designed to engage its members.
Museum Council membership provides essential unrestricted support of the Museum's annual operations. As a benefit, Museum Council members receive exclusive access and unique invitations throughout the year specifically designed to bring you closer to the Museum, its collections, and its staff.
Do you want to broaden your knowledge of art and collecting and connect with other young people in the city? Then the Museum Council is for you!
Museum Council members enjoy special benefits including:
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Twelve months of MFA membership and associated benefits including complementary Museum admission for you and guests and discounts on everything from lectures and courses to dining, shopping, and parking.
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Museum Council membership and event invitations for two individuals - share with a friend, partner, or spouse!
(Associate level for one individual between the ages of 21-26) -
Invitations to VIP special exhibition receptions, behind-the-scenes tours, and talks
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VIP passes to special exhibitions
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Discounted tickets to The Summer Party, the Museum Council's annual black-tie gala
Museum Council Membership Levels
Associate
Contributing $300 annually
Individual membership is ideal for recent graduates
Join and receive Museum Council member benefits for one person between the age of 21 and 26, including Museum admission for two adults and children 17 and under, and invitation for one person to all Museum Council Member events.
Join as an Associate
Individual membership is ideal for recent graduates
Join and receive Museum Council member benefits for one person between the age of 21 and 26, including Museum admission for two adults and children 17 and under, and invitation for one person to all Museum Council Member events.
Join as an Associate
Member
Contributing $600 to $1,199 annually
Expand your arts experience
Museum Council events feature curatorial talks highlighting the MFA's collection and special exhibitions, often followed by private wine receptions. Members also receive special invitations for additional opportunities throughout the year such as gallery talks, behind-the-scenes programs focused on new galleries and renovations, artist open studios, and gallery visits.
Join as an Member
Expand your arts experience
Museum Council events feature curatorial talks highlighting the MFA's collection and special exhibitions, often followed by private wine receptions. Members also receive special invitations for additional opportunities throughout the year such as gallery talks, behind-the-scenes programs focused on new galleries and renovations, artist open studios, and gallery visits.
Join as an Member
Fellow
Contributing $1,200 to $2,999 annually
Connect with your peers in a more intimate setting
In addition to all the benefits that come at the Museum Council Member level, Fellows are invited to truly unique gatherings led by MFA curators and other special guests and focused on art appreciation, collecting, and connoisseurship.
Annual events might include a trip to New York City to attend an international art fair - in addition to a visit to a private art collection, and curator-led tour of a cultural institution, special luncheons, dinners, and receptions; a visit to private art collection in a Boston-area home; and the Connoisseurship Seminar and Dinner, which includes a very special evening of focused curatorial talks followed by a seated dinner at the MFA.
Join as an Fellow
Connect with your peers in a more intimate setting
In addition to all the benefits that come at the Museum Council Member level, Fellows are invited to truly unique gatherings led by MFA curators and other special guests and focused on art appreciation, collecting, and connoisseurship.
Annual events might include a trip to New York City to attend an international art fair - in addition to a visit to a private art collection, and curator-led tour of a cultural institution, special luncheons, dinners, and receptions; a visit to private art collection in a Boston-area home; and the Connoisseurship Seminar and Dinner, which includes a very special evening of focused curatorial talks followed by a seated dinner at the MFA.
Join as an Fellow
Patron
Contributing $3,000 or more annually
Enhance your access to the MFA's collection
At the highest level of support for the Museum Council, Patron are invited for incredibly exclusive invitations to behind-the-scenes engagements with MFA curators and expert staff.
Opportunities may include viewing objects not on view to the general public, visits to the Prints and Drawings Study Room or art conservation labs. In addition to all the benefits that come at the Museum Council Member and Fellow levels, Patrons are also invited to select Patron Program Member events .
Join as a Patron
Enhance your access to the MFA's collection
At the highest level of support for the Museum Council, Patron are invited for incredibly exclusive invitations to behind-the-scenes engagements with MFA curators and expert staff.
Opportunities may include viewing objects not on view to the general public, visits to the Prints and Drawings Study Room or art conservation labs. In addition to all the benefits that come at the Museum Council Member and Fellow levels, Patrons are also invited to select Patron Program Member events .
Join as a Patron
Ways to Give
Monthly Payments
Prefer to give a set amount each month? With monthly payment options, giving has never been easier!
Call the Museum Council Office at 617-369-3268 or e-mail us and ask to be set up with monthly payments.
Monthly payments range from:
$25 for Associates
$50 for Members
$100 for Fellows
$250 for Patrons
Call the Museum Council Office at 617-369-3268 or e-mail us and ask to be set up with monthly payments.
Monthly payments range from:
$25 for Associates
$50 for Members
$100 for Fellows
$250 for Patrons
Matching Gifts Through Your Employer
Is your company a matching gift employer?
Many companies will double your gift to the MFA. Please check with your human resources department to obtain a Matching Gift Form, and send it in with your Museum Council reply card and payment.
If you have questions, please call the Museum Council Office at 617-369-3268 or e-mail us.
Many companies will double your gift to the MFA. Please check with your human resources department to obtain a Matching Gift Form, and send it in with your Museum Council reply card and payment.
If you have questions, please call the Museum Council Office at 617-369-3268 or e-mail us.
Foundations and Donor-Advised Funds
The MFA has created a special category for Museum Council members who wish to support the Museum by recommending a grant from a charitable foundation or donor-advised fund. Specific rules apply.
If you have questions, please call the Museum Council Office at 617-369-3268 or e-mail us.
If you have questions, please call the Museum Council Office at 617-369-3268 or e-mail us.
Giving with Monthly Payments
Prefer to give a set amount each month?
With monthly payment options, giving has never been easier!
Call the Museum Council at 617-369-3268 or email us
Monthly payments can range from:
$25 for Associates
$50 for Members
$100 for Fellows
$250 for Patrons