Membership
All members enjoy:
- Unlimited admission to Museum collections, special exhibitions, and Friday Jazz
- Invitations to members-only previews and events
- A 10% discount in the Museum Shop, High Café, CJ’s Café, and 1280 – Inspired Dining
- A subscription to HighLIFE magazine, the events calendar, and e-newsletters
- Discounts on audio tours and lectures
- Discounts on parking in the Woodruff Arts Center parking garage
- Discounts on Gift Membership purchases (new memberships only)
- Discounts on select tickets to the Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
- $5 admission tickets for guests (limit five per visit)
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Featured Levels
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$60
Associate
For members who live at least 100 miles outside of Atlanta
- Unlimited Museum admission for 1 adult
- Two guest passes
- 20% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and online
- Exclusive magazine, calendar of events, and e-newsletters
- Invitations to members-only previews and events
- Special discounts on parking, dining, programming, and gift memberships
$95
Family
- Full membership privileges for 1 or 2 adults and their children or grandchildren, ages 17 and under
- Two guest passes
- Monthly dedicated family e-newsletter
$125
Family Plus
- Full membership privileges for 1 or 2 adults and their children or grandchildren, ages 17 and under
- Four guest passes
- Monthly dedicated family e-newsletter
- One complimentary Caregiver Benefit(This individual may accompany you and/or your children to the Museum.)
- Reciprocal membership at more than 190 museums in the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (Museum Reciprocal Programs)
$150
Contributing
- Full membership privileges for 1 or 2 adults and their children or grandchildren, ages 17 and under
- Six guest passes
- Reciprocal membership at more than 800 museums in the North American Reciprocal Program and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (Museum Reciprocal Programs)
$55
Military (Individual)
- Full membership privileges for 1 adult
- Additional 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and online (20% total discount)
$85
Military (Dual)
- Full membership privileges for 2 adults
- Four guest passes
- Additional 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and online (20% total discount)
$85
Military (Family)
- Full membership privileges for 1 or 2 adults and their children or grandchildren, ages 17 and under
- Two guest passes
- Monthly dedicated family e-newsletter
- Additional 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and online (20% total discount)
$150
Young Professionals
For members ages 21–39
- Full membership privileges for 1 or 2 adults
- Six guest passes
- Invitations to exclusive YP monthly social gatherings
- Discounted entry to some of the High’s signature events
- Reciprocal membership at more than 800 museums in the North American Reciprocal Program and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (Museum Reciprocal Programs)
- Monthly dedicated YP e-newsletter
- Invitation to YP member previews
$55
Educator (Individual)
- Full membership privileges for 1 adult
- Additional 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and online (20% total discount)
$85
Educator (Dual)
- Full membership privileges for 1 or 2 adults
- Four guest passes
- Additional 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and online (20% total discount)
$85
Educator (Family)
- Full membership privileges for 1 or 2 adults and their children or grandchildren, ages 17 and under
- Two guest passes
- Monthly dedicated family e-newsletter
- Additional 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and online (20% total discount)
$35
Student
Proof of current full-time enrollment required with Museum visit.
- Full membership benefits for 1 student
- E-communications, HighLife member magazine, and electronic events calendar
$55
Senior (Individual)
- Full membership privileges for 1 adult, age 65 or older
- Additional 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and online (20% total discount)
$85
Senior (Dual)
- Full membership privileges for 1 or 2 adults, ages 65 and older
- Four guest passes
- Additional 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and online (20% total discount)
$85
Senior (Family)
- Full membership privileges for 1 or 2 adults and their children or grandchildren, ages 17 and under
- Two guest passes
- Monthly dedicated family e-newsletter
- Additional 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and online (20% total discount)
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$300
Patron
Full membership privileges for 1 or 2 adults and their children or grandchildren (ages 17 and under) plus:
- Six guest passes
- Invitations to two Patron Member previews
- Additional 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and online (20% total discount)
- Reciprocal membership at more than 850 museums in the Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program, North American Reciprocal Program, and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (Museum Reciprocal Programs)
- Complimentary membership in Art Partners, including free program admission
$500
Donor Patron
All Patron Membership benefits plus:
- Two additional guest passes (for a total of eight)
- Reciprocal membership at more than 860 museums in the Art Museum Reciprocal Program, Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program, North American Reciprocal Program, and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Museum Reciprocal Programs)
$1,000
Sustaining Patron
All Donor Patron Membership benefits plus:
- Two additional guest passes (for a total of ten)
- Invitation to one Circles preview reception with special exhibition tour
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$1,000
Friends of African Art
Support your favorite collecting area while learning more about art and the High Museum’s permanent collection.
- Opportunities to learn about connoisseurship, art criticism, and the art of collecting
- Educational events organized by curatorial staff in the collecting area
- Advance notice and priority registration for educational programs in the related collecting area and opportunities to socialize with visiting speakers
- Complimentary membership in Art Partners, including free program admission
$1,000
Friends of American Art
Support your favorite collecting area while learning more about art and the High Museum’s permanent collection.
- Opportunities to learn about connoisseurship, art criticism, and the art of collecting
- Educational events organized by curatorial staff in the collecting area
- Advance notice and priority registration for educational programs in the related collecting area and opportunities to socialize with visiting speakers
- Complimentary membership in Art Partners, including free program admission
$1,000
Friends of Decorative Arts and Design
Support your favorite collecting area while learning more about art and the High Museum’s permanent collection.
- Opportunities to learn about connoisseurship, art criticism, and the art of collecting
- Educational events organized by curatorial staff in the collecting area
- Advance notice and priority registration for educational programs in the related collecting area and opportunities to socialize with visiting speakers
- Complimentary membership in Art Partners, including free program admission
$1,000
Friends of European Art
Support your favorite collecting area while learning more about art and the High Museum’s permanent collection.
- Opportunities to learn about connoisseurship, art criticism, and the art of collecting
- Educational events organized by curatorial staff in the collecting area
- Advance notice and priority registration for educational programs in the related collecting area and opportunities to socialize with visiting speakers
- Complimentary membership in Art Partners, including free program admission
$1,000
Friends of Folk and Self-Taught Art
Support your favorite collecting area while learning more about art and the High Museum’s permanent collection.
- Opportunities to learn about connoisseurship, art criticism, and the art of collecting
- Educational events organized by curatorial staff in the collecting area
- Advance notice and priority registration for educational programs in the related collecting area and opportunities to socialize with visiting speakers
- Complimentary membership in Art Partners, including free program admission
$1,000
Friends of Modern and Contemporary Art
Support your favorite collecting area while learning more about art and the High Museum’s permanent collection.
- Opportunities to learn about connoisseurship, art criticism, and the art of collecting
- Educational events organized by curatorial staff in the collecting area
- Advance notice and priority registration for educational programs in the related collecting area and opportunities to socialize with visiting speakers
- Complimentary membership in Art Partners, including free program admission
$1,000
Friends of Photography
Support your favorite collecting area while learning more about art and the High Museum’s permanent collection.
- Opportunities to learn about connoisseurship, art criticism, and the art of collecting
- Educational events organized by curatorial staff in the collecting area
- Advance notice and priority registration for educational programs in the related collecting area and opportunities to socialize with visiting speakers
- Complimentary membership in Art Partners, including free program admission
$1,000
Friends of African American Art
Support your favorite collecting area while learning more about art and the High Museum’s permanent collection.
- Opportunities to learn about connoisseurship, art criticism, and the art of collecting
- Educational events organized by curatorial staff in the collecting area
- Advance notice and priority registration for educational programs in the related collecting area and opportunities to socialize with visiting speakers
- Complimentary membership in Art Partners, including free program admission
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$1,200
Circles Salon
For supporters ages 30–50
- Invitations throughout the year to exclusive Circles Salon events, including visits to private collections, artists’ studios, and galleries
- Ten guest passes
Plus the following Circle Member benefits:
- Full membership privileges for 1 or 2 adults and their children or grandchildren, ages 17 and under
- Invitation to the annual dinner honoring Circles Members
- Invitations to Circles exhibition preview receptions with curator-led tours
- One complimentary Caregiver Benefit(This individual may accompany you and/or your children to the Museum.)
- Reciprocal membership at more than 860 museums in the Art Museum Reciprocal Program, Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program, North American Reciprocal Program, and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Museum Reciprocal Programs)
- Complimentary membership in Art Partners, including free program admission
- Additional 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and online (20% total discount)
$1,750
Circle Member
- Full membership privileges for 1 or 2 adults and their children or grandchildren, ages 17 and under
- Twelve guest passes
- Invitation to the annual dinner honoring Circles Members
- Invitations to Circles exhibition preview receptions with curator-led tours
- One complimentary Caregiver Benefit(This individual may accompany you and/or your children to the Museum.)
- One gift membership per year to give to a friend ($65 or $95 level)
- Reciprocal membership at more than 860 museums in the Art Museum Reciprocal Program, Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program, North American Reciprocal Program, and Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Museum Reciprocal Programs)
- Complimentary membership in Art Partners, including free program admission
- Additional 10% discount on purchases in the Museum Shop and online (20% total discount)
- A direct Circles phone line for personal handling of special-exhibition ticket requests and other VIP services
$3,000
Circle Supporter
All Circle Member benefits plus:
- Invitation to a private collection tour
- One complimentary exhibition catalogue
- Reciprocal membership at more than 860 museums in the North American, Museum Alliance, and Art Museum Reciprocal Programs (Museum Reciprocal Programs)
$5,000
Circle Benefactor
All Circle Member benefits plus:
- Invitation to the Annual Benefactors Luncheon with key Museum leaders
- Opportunity for a private exhibition or collection tour for you and up to eight guests
- Invitation to a private collection tour
- One complimentary exhibition catalogue
$12,500
Director’s Circle
All Circle Member benefits plus:
- Invitations to premier events, including opening celebrations for major exhibitions and private collection visits
- Twenty guest passes
- Exclusive Director’s Circle travel opportunities—regional, national, and international—with special access to private collections and guided tours of the world’s great museums with the Museum’s director and curators
- Opportunities to learn about connoisseurship, art criticism, and the art of collecting through special access to curators, artists, and gallerists
- Special docent- or curator-led tours of exhibitions for you and your guests upon request
- Priority admission to High Museum lectures
- Complimentary copies of all major exhibition catalogues
- 20% discount in the Museum Shop and at 1280 – Inspired Dining
- Recognition in High Museum member publications
$15,000
Director’s Circle Forum
All Director’s Circle Member benefits plus:
- Invitation for cocktails on the Director’s Terrace with the Museum director
- Access to the Delta SKY360° Club
- VIP parking in the Woodruff Arts Center parking garage
$25,000
Director’s Circle Cabinet
All Director’s Circle Member benefits plus:
- Invitation for cocktails on the Director’s Terrace with the Museum director
- Access to the Delta SKY360° Club
- VIP parking in the Woodruff Arts Center parking garage
- An exclusive annual dinner with the Museum director
- Private curator-led tour of an exhibition of your choice