Get Involved: 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.
For more information please contact the development office at 210.978.8133 or membership@samuseum.org.
Membership Options
Individual
| 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
Family
| 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
Senior Citizen (65+)
| 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
Senior Family (65+)
| 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
Working Artist
| 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 Friends of Contemporary Art membership.
- 100% tax deductible.
Educator
| 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.
Sponsor
| 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.
Associate
| 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.
Patron
| 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.
Society
| 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.
Benefactor
| 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.
Additional Levels of Support
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
Friends
| 1 year | $50.00 |
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, Friends of Contemporary Art 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
- 2 guest passes
Connoisseur
| 1 year | $150.00 |
- 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
Arte-Preneur
| 1 year (individual/couple) | $300.00 |
- Invitations to exhibition tours and private receptions with contemporary artists, scholars and art historians
- Invitations to view private collections and meet local collectors
- $200 is tax-deductible