San Antonio Museum of Art

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Membership

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Museum members are the Museum’s strongest base of support, providing important operating support that enables SAMA to continue its enriching schedule of exhibitions and activities. A Museum membership is also the perfect gift! Whether it is the holiday season, a birthday or anniversary, this gift is guaranteed to be the most unique.

Become a SAMA Member

Online: You can submit payment securely online using any major credit card through PayPal.  Simply select the membership you want and click on the Pay Now button.

For more information please contact the development office at (210) 978-8133 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Membership Options

Membership Options

Give the gift of art! Please use this option to give membership as a gift or to purchase membership for others. Benefits for each level are listed below.

Gift Memberships
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1 year - $45.00
2 years - $80.00

  • Unlimited free admission for one person
  • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine
  • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews
  • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases
  • 100% tax-deductible
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1 year - $75.00
2 years - $130.00

  • Unlimited free admission for two adults
  • Unlimited free admission for any dependent under 18
  • Two membership cards
  • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine
  • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews
  • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases
  • 100% tax-deductible

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1 year - $35.00
2 years - $60.00

  • Unlimited free admission for one person.
  • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine
  • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews
  • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases
  • 100% tax-deductible

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1 year - $60.00
2 years - $100.00

  • Unlimited free admission for two adults.
  • Unlimited free admission for any dependent under 18.
  • Two membership cards.
  • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine.
  • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews.
  • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases.
  • 100% tax-deductible

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1 year - $35.00

*Must submit current resume

  • Unlimited free admission for one person
  • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine
  • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews
  • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases
  • One year SAMA Contemporaries membership
  • 100% tax deductible

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1 year - $35.00

*Must present school identification card.

  • Unlimited free admission for one person
  • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine
  • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews
  • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases
  • Discounts on select events and activities organized by the Education Department
  • 100% tax deductible

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1 year - $125.00
2 years - $225.00

  • Unlimited free admission for two adults
  • Unlimited free admission for any dependants under 18
  • Two membership cards
  • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine
  • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews
  • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases
  • Free admission for two additional guests when accompanied by a member
  • Recognition in the VIEW magazine
  • 65% is tax-deductible

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1 year - $250.00
2 year - $475.00

  • Unlimited free admission for two adults
  • Unlimited free admission for any dependants under 18
  • Two membership cards
  • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine
  • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews
  • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases
  • Free admission for two additional guests when accompanied by a member.
  • Recognition in the VIEW magazine
  • Texas Reciprocal Membership Card, which entitles member to free admission at other participating museums
  • For the 1 year membership, $170 is tax-deductible
  • For the 2 year membership, $315 is tax-deductible

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1 year - $500.00

  • Unlimited free admission for two adults
  • Unlimited free admission for any dependants under 18
  • Two membership cards
  • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine
  • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews
  • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases
  • Free admission for four additional guests when accompanied by a member
  • Recognition in the VIEW magazine
  • Texas Reciprocal Membership card, which entitles member to free admission at other participating museums
  • $400 is tax-deductible

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1 year - $1,000.00

  • Unlimited free admission for two adults
  • Unlimited free admission for any dependants under 18
  • Two membership cards
  • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine
  • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews
  • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases
  • Free admission for four additional guests when accompanied by a member
  • Recognition in the VIEW magazine
  • Texas Reciprocal Membership card, which entitles member to free admission at other participating museums
  • Special tours of the Museum collections by appointment
  • 25% discount on rental of the Museum facilities for one special event
  • Invitations to exclusive receptions
  • $875 is tax-deductible

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1 year - $5,000.00

  • Unlimited free admission for two adults
  • Unlimited free admission for any dependants under 18
  • Two membership cards
  • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine
  • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews
  • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases
  • Free admission for four additional guests when accompanied by a member
  • Recognition in the VIEW magazine
  • Texas Reciprocal Membership card, which entitles member to free admission at other participating museums
  • Special tours of the Museum collections by appointment
  • 25% discount on rental of the Museum facilities for one special event
  • Invitations to exclusive receptions
  • Complimentary exhibition catalogues published by the Museum
  • $4750 is tax-deductible

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Museum Leader: $10,000 to $24,999

Museum Philanthropist: $25,000 and up

For more information on these levels of membership please call (210) 978-8112.

Support Groups

Support Groups

1 year

The Friends groups exist to support the special collection areas of the San Antonio Museum of Art through education, travel opportunities, volunteer participation and special events.

The following areas currently support Friends groups: Friends of American & Decorative Art, Friends of Ancient Art, Friends of Asian Art, SAMA Contemporaries and Friends of Latin American Art.

Museum membership is a prerequisite before joining a friends group.

  • 100% tax-deductible
  • Invitations to Friends receptions and lectures
  • Private tours led by the curators
  • Invitations to Museum-sponsored national and international trips

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1 year - $150.00

Museum membership is a prerequisite of membership in a support group.

  • Invitations to Connoisseur receptions and lectures
  • Early announcements for Museum-sponsored national and international trips
  • Curatorial consultation on private collections
  • Invitation to annual black tie event
  • 4 guest passes
  • 100% tax-deductible

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