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Patrons Circle Membership

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Join this visionary group of Museum friends whose generous support entitles them to exclusive benefits and access. 

Select a membership level below and click on 'Join Now,' 'Renew Now' or 'Gift Membership.' For more information on the benefits of the Patrons Circle, please contact 212-769-5153 or patrons@amnh.org.
Collector ($1,750)
                         
  Unlimited complimentary admission to the Museum, special exhibitions, and IMAX for up to six people
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Invitations to special exhibition previews, gala openings, and lectures
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Private tour for you and your guests
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Subscription to Rotunda magazine LEARN MORE
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Invitation to the Patrons Circle Luncheon
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Complimentary exhibition catalogue and Museum Calendar
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Ten free Museum guest passes, which each admit two people
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Free coat check
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Invitation to the Members-Only Open House and Members Breakfast
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Discounts on Museum shop and restaurant purchases
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Advance notice of special programs and AMNH Expeditions tours
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Invitation to the Family Party and the Museum Ball
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Mention in the Museum's annual report
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Opportunity to host a children's birthday party in the Museum
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Dedicated membership phone line and concierge services in the Members Lounge
 
 
 
 
 
 
  $1,645 of the Collector contribution is tax deductible
 
 
 
 
 
 
Naturalist ($3,500)
All of the benefits of Collector, plus:
                     
  Invitation to a Science-at-Work luncheon or reception
 
 
 
 
 
  Opportunity to receive two complimentary passes to the Museum's Margaret Mead Film Festival
 
 
 
 
 
  $3,385 of the Naturalist contribution is tax deductible
 
 
 
 
 
Family Scientist ($5,000); families with children
ages 4-12
All of the benefits of Naturalist, plus:
                 
  Complimentary registration for Big Crazy Questions (And Some Answers), a course for parents and their children that combines practical knowledge with the wonder of science and nature, featuring the Museum's collections and research
 
 
 
 
  A private weekday family tour of a Museum Hall or Exhibition
 
 
 
 
  Invitation to an annual private dinner for Family Scientists with hands-on science projects and a guest scientist
 
 
 
 
  Complimentary admission for 10, when accompanied by member.
 
 
 
 
  $4,830 of the Family Scientist contribution is tax deductible
 
 
 
 
Explorer ($6,500)
All of the benefits of Naturalist, plus:
             
  Unlimited admission to the Space Show
 
 
 
  Special invitations to receptions with Museum trustees, curators, and scientists
 
 
 
 
 
 
  $6,355 of the Explorer contribution is tax deductible
 
 
 
Curator ($10,000)
All of the benefits of Explorer, plus:
         
  Invitation to dinner hosted by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees
 
 
  $9,755 of the Curator contribution is tax deductible
 
 
President's Society ($25,000)
For more information regarding these membership levels, please call 212.769.5155.
     
Chairman's Circle ($50,000)
For more information regarding these membership levels, please call 212.769.5155.
 
Rotunda
Our Rotunda magazine features a calendar of
events, exciting features, behind-the-scene
science stories, and articles about our members and supporters. As a member you receive a printed copy of each issue in the mail.
Free Tickets
With 45 permanent Museum halls and the Rose Center for Earth, the American Museum of Natural History is a place you will want to visit again and again.
 
Curators Lecture (member only)
Go behind-the-scenes at one of the world's greatest museums, and hear from some of our nation's most distinguished and engaging scientists.
 
Educators Guide
Experience the Museum in a whole new way as you hear from AMNH scientists who have uncovered some of the world's most remarkable fossils.
 
Coat Check
The coat check is located in the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda, directly inside the main entrance of the Museum at Central Park West at 79th Street.
 
Early Registration for Adventures in Science (family only)
These workshops and camps for students offer a fun, hands-on look at science and culture. Children will go behind the scenes and meet Museum scientists as they learn about fascinating science topics, from robotics to DNA.
 
Invitation to Patrons Circle luncheon
Mix and mingle with other like-minded philanthropists who help to foster the Museum's scientific literacy and life-long learning at our annual luncheon.
 
Invitation to a Science-At-Work luncheon or reception Chat one-on-one with a world-renowned scientist about the Museum's latest exhibition in a casual social setting
 
Admission to the Junior Council's four annual events Junior Council members attend four exciting events throughout the year, including exhibition previews, private screenings and more.
 
Opportunity to take a guided tour for two of the Museum Invite a friend and get a unique insiders look at the Museum's collections, activities, exhibitions and fields of study.