Become a Member
Founding Membership in Art Club
On December 6, 2026, Memphis Art Museum opens its doors on the banks of the Mississippi River. When it does, every Shelby County resident will be welcomed free of charge, forever.
Now, you can be part of the group that helped make this moment possible.
Anyone who joins Memphis Art Museum by Oct. 31, 2026 will become a Founding Member, permanently recognized as one of the people who were here at the beginning of this new chapter.
Founding Members receive:
Special Recognition
As one of the first, you'll have permanent recognition on the Memphis Art Museum Founding Member listing
First Access
You'll receive exclusive invitations to opening events at the new campus, and free year-round admission for your whole household
Dining & Shopping Perks
Free drip coffee and 10% discount in the museum store and café
Parking
Founding members receive discounted parking in the MAM garage, conveniently located under the museum
Discounted Events
First access and special pricing on over 400 annual events, from fashion to food, music, and more
Other Museums
Reciprocal free admission to participating museums nationwide through NARM and SERM
What Founding Members make possible
Founding Members support a museum built for Memphis and open to the world.
Your membership helps fund exhibitions, education programs, public events, art acquisitions, and the everyday work that keeps the museum active, welcoming, and connected to its community.
More than 20,000 school-aged children experience the power of art through Memphis’ art museum each year. Founding Members help make that work possible now and for generations to come.
Founding Member status is available only through Oct. 31, 2026. After that date, membership will remain open, but the opportunity to be permanently recognized as a Founding Member will close.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Art Club?
Art Club is your new way to get involved with the museum — designed for people who want more than just admission. It’s your all-access pass to exhibitions, events, discounts, café perks, and a real role in shaping what happens here. Whether you’re casually curious or totally obsessed, Art Club makes it easier to connect, engage, and belong.
How many people are included in a membership?
Art Club membership includes unlimited free admission for your household, which means any adults and children living under the same roof.
How long do I have to sign up as a Founding Member?
Founding Member status is available to anyone who joins Memphis Art Museum by Oct. 31, 2026. After that date, membership will remain open, but the opportunity to be permanently recognized as a Founding Member will close.
If admission is free for Shelby County residents, why become a member?
Membership helps fund the museum’s exhibitions, education programs, public events, acquisitions, and the daily work that keeps the museum active and open to the community. It also gives members special access, discounts, and Founding Member recognition. Thank you to our members!
Can I join a Collective and still be a Founding Member?
Yes. Founding Membership is available at every membership level, including Art Club, the Collectives, and Support Groups.
When does Memphis Art Museum open?
Memphis Art Museum opens its new riverfront campus on December 6, 2026.