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Art Club

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Art Club | $85 annually

Your all-access pass to Memphis’ art museum. Whether you're here once a week or once a season, Art Club is for you.

Art Club Passport | $150 annually

Sharing the joy of art with family or friends? Art Club Passport is made for you, and gives you access to even more museums across the country.

Art Club members receive:

Access for One

You'll receive exclusive invitations to opening events at the new campus, and free year-round admission for one

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

Art Club Passport members receive all of that, plus:

More Museums to Explore

Your Art Club Passport membership includes reciprocal admission at more than 1,500 museums across North America

Access to Share

Exclusive invitations to opening events and free year-round admission for your household

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Art Club?

Art Club is the place to start. For $85 annually, it includes benefits for one named member, with advance event access, museum discounts, and discounted parking. 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.

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How many people are included in a membership?

Art Club is for one named member. Choose Art Club Passport for benefits covering two named members.

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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.

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If admission is free for Shelby County residents, why become a member?

Membership gives you more ways to take part. Depending on the option you choose, that may include early event access, museum discounts, reciprocal admission, Collective gatherings, or volunteer opportunities. Membership also 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.

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What are reciprocal benefits?

The reciprocal benefits through NARM and SERM (included in Art Club Passport) give you free or discounted admission at more than 1,500 participating museums across North America. Benefits vary by institution and may also include member pricing at museum stores or programs. Present your Memphis Art Museum membership card when you visit.

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When does Memphis Art Museum open?

Memphis Art Museum opens its new riverfront campus on December 6, 2026.