Patron Circle
The Museum of the City of New York’s premier patron group deeply values the Museum’s mission to celebrate, document and interpret the City’s past, present, and future. This engaged group of supporters enjoy an array of benefits including unlimited free admission, Museum discounts, and invitations to our exclusive Uptown After Hours Series, Curator’s Cup High Tea, Annual Leadership Welcome, and other members-only events.
LEVELS OF SUPPORT
Contributor: $1,000
All the benefits of the General Membership Program, including unlimited free admission for you and your guests, 15% discount at the Museum Shop and Chalsty’s Cafe, Subscriptions to the mailed What’s On booklet and Program Calendar, and:
- Two personalized digital and physical membership cards
- Two complimentary tickets to the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lectures in Urban History and the pre-lecture wine receptions (Reservations Required)
- Invitations to First Look exhibition opening receptions (~3 events annually)
- Invitations to exclusive Patron Circle-only events
- Reciprocal membership benefits with more than 900 museums through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
- $900 is tax-deductible
Insider: $2,500
All of the benefits of the Contributor level, plus:
- Complimentary tickets to ALL public programs and pre/post program receptions (Reservations Required)
- Opportunity for private curator-led tour upon request
- $2,400 is tax-deductible
Visionary: $5,000
All of the benefits of the Insider level, plus:
- One complimentary copy of a select exhibition companion book of your choice
- Invitations to private tours of the Museum’s on-site archives and collections
- Listing on MCNY’s annual online list of supporters
- $4,864 is tax-deductible
Vanguard: $10,000
All of the benefits of the Visionary level plus:
- Complimentary copies of select exhibition companion books
- Four complimentary tickets and reserved seating to the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lectures in Urban History and the pre-lecture wine receptions (Reservations Required)
- 10% discount towards event rental fees, subject to availability (direct costs still apply)
- VIP reserved seating for all Public Programs
- Listing in quarterly What’s On booklets
- $9,712 is tax-deductible
President’s Council: $25,000
The President’s Council is designed to engage and inform MCNY enthusiasts. Through a variety of events, hosted by Museum leadership, including Stephanie Hill Wilchfort, Ronay Menschel Director and President, the President’s Council gains an inside look at MCNY, our programs, the exhibitions we present, and our plans for the future.
Contact
For more information about the Patron Circle membership levels or benefits, please contact the Membership Office at 917-492-3430 or developmentdept@mcny.org.
