Memberships starting at $60 a year
As a member of the Meadows Museum you are offered a world of art and entertainment and it keeps getting better!
Beginning at only $60 a year, your exclusive privileges include free general and exhibition admission, invitations to opening night preview parties, advance notice of lectures and other programs, a 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop, a complimentary subscription to At the Meadows, and much more! (Don’t forget, parking is always free for Museum visitors.) Check the Meadows website regularly for exclusive “members only” experiences that are just for you!
Your generous support helps us present major traveling exhibitions, sustain education and community outreach programs, build the permanent collection, and enhance the Meadows experience for all visitors.
To become a member today, e-mail the Membership Department (museummembership@smu.edu) or call 214.768.2765 or join online. Membership Forms are also available at the Museum’s front desk or in the Museum Shop, and can be completed during your visit or mailed in with a check or credit card information.
Individual & Family Opportunities
Corporate Partnership Program
INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY OPPORTUNITIES
Goya Friend - $60*
($20 tax deductible portion)
- Complementary general and exhibition Admission for two adults
- Option to purchase two tickets to exclusive members-only exhibition preview receptions with complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres
- Free subscription to At the Meadows Magazine
- Printed membership cards for up to two adults in the same household
- Two complimentary tickets to the annual Meadows Museum Holiday Soirée Colorful car decal to show your support of the museum
- Daily 10% discount in the shop and special savings in the Museum Shop during Members’ Shopping Days
- Subscription to monthly Meadows Member Messages e-newsletter
- Option to purchase Member Meetup tickets
- Discounts on select special programming
Murillo Benefactor - $1,000*
($770 tax deductible portion)
All benefits of Ribera Patron, plus
- Invitations to press previews
- Eight complimentary single-use admission passes
- One curator-led tour of the permanent collection or a special exhibition for up to six guests
- Four complimentary tickets to a Member Meetup valued at $35 or less
El Greco Circle - $150*
($65 tax deductible portion)
All benefits of Goya Friend, plus
- Complimentary general and exhibition admission for two adults and all children under 18 in your household
- Two tickets to exclusive members-only exhibition preview receptions with complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres
- Invitations to free Kids Club family events at the Meadows and partnering institutions
Ribera Patron - $500*
($315 tax deductible portion)
- All benefits of Velázquez Court, plus
- Opportunity to rent museum facilities
- Four complimentary tickets to members-only exhibition preview receptions with wine and hors d’oeuvres
- Six complimentary single-use admission passes
- Two complimentary tickets to a Member Meetup valued at $35 or less
- Exclusive Travel Program opportunities to visit international museums and private collections abroad
Fortuny Angel - $2,500*
($2,100 tax deductible portion)
All benefits of Murillo Benefactor, plus
- Complimentary use of Jerry Jones Great Hall or the Algur H. Meadows Founder’s Room for two hours
- One director-led tour of the permanent collection or a special exhibition for up to ten guests
Velázquez Court- $300*
($185 tax deductible portion)
All benefits of El Greco Circle, plus
- Complimentary general and exhibition admission for four adults
- Daily 15% discount in the Museum Shop
- Four complimentary single-use admission passes
- Opportunity to register for domestic trips through the museum’s member Travel Program, visiting museums and private collections with the Meadows Museum Director
Plensa Ambassador - $600*
($400 tax deductible portion)
- All benefits of Ribera Patron, plus
- Exclusive Travel Program opportunities tailored toward contemporary art experiences
- Invitations to exclusive curated experiences with a contemporary art focus
Dali Visionary - $5,000*
(4,000 tax deductible portion)
All benefits of Fortuny Angel, plus
- Complimentary catalogues for the year’s exhibitions
- Dinner for 10 guests with the Director and Curatorial staff following a tour
- 20 complimentary museum passes
*Southern Methodist University faculty, staff, and degree students may elect to join the Museum’s Membership at any of the above categories at a 20% reduced rate.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
The Meadows Museum encourages the support and participation of the business community. Five levels of membership are offered to provide special access to the Museum along with significant benefits for employees, clients, and business associates. For more details, please e-mail the Membership Office (museummembership@smu.edu) or call 214.768.2765.
Donor’s Circle - $1,000
($885 considered tax deductible portion)
- Opportunity to rent Museum facilities for corporate events*
- 1 Velázquez Court ($300)*** Museum membership
- 10% discount on any level of membership for all employees
- 50 free admission passes to Museum and special exhibitions (minimum value $800)
- Recognition in selected Museum publications and listing on Museum web site
Director's Circle - $10,000
($9,185 tax deductible portion)
All benefits of Benefactor’s Circle, plus
- One-time annual rent-free use of a permanent collection Museum gallery for a two-hour reception or choose from Jones Hall, Founder’s Room, or auditorium*
- Opportunity to rent Museum facilities for additional events
- Recognition as a sponsor of a Museum program or event
- 8 Velázquez Court ($300)*** Museum memberships
- 10% discount on any level of membership for all employees
- One weekend of free admission to include all special exhibitions for your employees and their families
- 200 free admission passes to the Meadows Museum and special exhibitions
- Private tour led by a Museum curator for up to 30 individuals
- Recognition in selected Museum publications and listing on Museum web site
Patron's Circle - $2,500
($2,270 tax deductible portion)
All benefits of Donor’s Circle, plus
- Opportunity to rent Museum facilities for events
- 3 Velázquez Court ($300)*** Museum memberships which include complimentary invitations to evening exhibition preview receptions
- 10% discount on any level of membership for all employees
- 100 free admission passes to Museum and special exhibitions (minimum value $800)
- Recognition in selected Museum publications and listing on Museum web site
Founder's Circle - $20,000
($19,055 tax deductible portion)
All benefits of Director’s Circle, plus
- One-time annual rent-free use of entire Museum facility with full gallery access for a two-hour event*
- Opportunity to rent Museum facilities for additional corporate events
- Recognition as a sponsor of a Museum exhibition and a Museum event
- 2 Ribera Patron ($500)*** Museum memberships
- 8 Velázquez Court ($300)*** Museum memberships
- 10% discount on any level of membership for all employees
- One weekend of free admission to include all special exhibitions for your employees and their families
- 400 free admission passes to the Meadows Museum and special exhibitions
- Private tour led by the Museum director for up to 30 individuals (available upon request)
- Recognition in selected Museum publications and listing on Museum web site
Benefactor's Circle - $5,000
($4,495 tax deductible portion)
All benefits of Patron’s Circle, plus
- One-time annual rent-free use of a Museum space, day or evening hours, for a two-hour event—choose from Jones Hall, Founder’s Room, or auditorium*
- Opportunity to rent Museum facilities for additional corporate events
- 5 Velázquez Court ($300)*** Museum memberships
- 10% discount on any level of membership for all employees
- One corporate weekend of free admission to include all special exhibitions for employees and families
- 100 free admission passes to Museum and special exhibitions
- Recognition in selected Museum publications and listing on Museum web site
* Subject to availability and special-event guidelines. Direct costs of events are assumed by corporate member. For information on events and to check availability please e-mail Robin Benson (rsbenson@smu.edu) or call 214.768.4771.
** The Ribera Patron level membership allows the holder of the membership to rent museum facilities for private events. Other benefits include four complimentary reservations to evening preview receptions with the opportunity to purchase two additional tickets, the invitation to join museum trips, one free exhibition catalogue or other publication selected by the director.
*** The Velázquez Court level membership benefits include two complimentary reservations to evening preview receptions with the opportunity to purchase two additional tickets, the invitation to join museum regional trips, and one free exhibition catalogue or other publication selected by the director.
