Membership

Support the Arts in Your Community!

Become an ArtMember@Cranbrook today and help us bring the best of modern and contemporary art to southeast Michigan. Experience unparalleled access to artists, designers, architects, and other creative thinkers while supporting original exhibitions and unique educational programs for people of all ages.

Benefits for all Members

Free general admission to Cranbrook Art Museum
Invitations to exhibition preview parties
Discounts on special programs, lectures, and tours
Free admission to regularly scheduled tours of Saarinen House and the Collections Wing
Discounts on purchases at the Museum Bookshelf
Discounts on gift memberships
Use of reserved Museum parking
Opportunity to become a Museum volunteer or docent

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Levels & Benefits

Individual Membership $50 

Basic Membership

Our most affordable plan provides a gateway to everything Cranbrook Art Museum has to offer, including free general admission, discounts, reserved parking, and more.

Unlimited free general admission to Cranbrook Art Museum
Advance notice and discounts for special lectures, programs, tours
Exclusive invitations to ArtMembers' events
Access to reserved parking in Museum’s parking lot
One year’s subscription to What’s Next, the electronic Museum event calendar, plus late-breaking email news and updates
Free admission to regularly scheduled tours of Saarinen House and the Collections Wing.
10% discount on ArtMembers’ gift memberships
10% discount on all merchandise purchased at the Museum Book Shelf
Discounts on Adult Workshops

Education Discount 20% Discount off Cranbrook Art Museum Memberships for Alumni/ Artists/ Teachers/ Students. Enter coupon code "EAMES20" at checkout.

Individual + Add-A-Guest $70 

Basic Membership

Bring your friends to Cranbrook Art Museum! Individual + Add-A-Guest members receive all of the benefits of an Individual membership, as well as the ability to bring one guest per visit. Card-holding member must be present to admit one guest.

Unlimited free general admission to Cranbrook Art Museum for one designated member plus one guest per visit
Advance notice and discounts for special lectures, programs, tours
Exclusive invitations to ArtMembers' events for one designated member plus one guest per event
Access to reserved parking in Museum’s parking lot
One year’s subscription to What’s Next, the electronic Museum event calendar, plus late-breaking email news and updates
Free admission to regularly scheduled tours of Saarinen House and the Collections Wing
10% discount on ArtMembers’ gift memberships
10% discount on all merchandise purchased at the Museum Book Shelf
Discounts on Adult Workshops

Education Discount 20% Discount off Cranbrook Art Museum Memberships for Alumni/ Artists/ Teachers/ Students. Enter coupon code "EAMES20" at checkout.

Household $75 

Basic Membership

Our Household membership is perfect for families, with benefits including unlimited free general admission for two adults and two children living at the same address, as well as discounts on our art camps.

Unlimited free general admission to Cranbrook Art Museum for two designated adults and children 13 and older living in the same household
Advance notice and discounts for special lectures, programs, tours
Advance notice and discounted rates for family programs and activities
Exclusive invitations to ArtMembers' events
Access to reserved parking in Museum’s parking lot
One year’s subscription to What’s Next, the electronic Museum event calendar, plus late-breaking email news and updates
Free admission to regularly scheduled tours of Saarinen House and the Collections Wing
Advance notice and 10% discount for the Cranbrook Art Camps
10% discount on ArtMembers’ gift memberships
10% discount on all merchandise purchased at the Museum Book Shelf
Discounts on Adult Workshops

Education Discount 20% Discount off Cranbrook Art Museum Memberships for Alumni/ Artists/ Teachers/ Students. Enter coupon code "EAMES20" at checkout.

Friends $150 

Basic Membership

Receive all the benefits of a Household level membership, plus reciprocal membership privileges and discounts at over 270 other museums, and recognition in our annual Donor Honor Roll.All the benefits of a Household level membership PLUS:

Membership privileges and discounts at over 100 participating Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Membership Program (Mod/Co)
Membership privileges and discounts at over 270 participating Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) for at least two guests, discounts on museum store purchases, access to member-only events and lectures, and member pricing for special events.
Reciprocal membership privileges and discounts on museum store purchases at 12+ Michigan Art Museums
Recognition in annual Cranbrook Donor Honor Roll

Education Discount 20% Discount off Cranbrook Art Museum Memberships for Alumni/ Artists/ Teachers/ Students. Enter coupon code "EAMES20" at checkout.

Collectors’ Circle $250 

Contributing Membership

By joining our Collectors' Circle, you enjoy reciprocal admission to over 600 participating art museums in North America, additional discounts, free guest passes, and free admission to the Cranbrook Institute of Science and Cranbrook House and Gardens.All the benefits of a Friends level membership PLUS:

Membership privileges and discounts at over 800 participating North American Reciprocal Art Museums (NARM) in the U.S. and throughout the world
One year’s general admission for two adults and children age 18 and under at Cranbrook Institute of Science and Cranbrook House and Gardens during regular public hours
Additional 5% discount on ArtMembers’ gift memberships (15% total discount)
Additional 5% discount on purchases at the Museum Bookshelf (15% total discount)
Two one-time use guest passes to Cranbrook Art Museum
Two one-time use guest passes to visit Saarinen House

Education Discount 20% Discount off Cranbrook Art Museum Memberships for Alumni/ Artists/ Teachers/ Students. Enter coupon code "EAMES20" at checkout.

Curators’ Circle $500 

Contributing Membership

Enjoy VIP access by joining our Curators' Circle, which includes opportunities to attend a private reception at the Graduate Degree Exhibition opening, curator-guided exhibition tours, and more.

All the benefits of a Collectors' Circle level membership PLUS:

Two additional one-time use guest passes to visit Saarinen House (total of 4)
VIP invitation for two to a private reception with Academy faculty and graduate students at the annual Graduate Degree Exhibition opening
Complimentary Cranbrook Academy of Art or Cranbrook Art Museum publication
Curator-guided tour of exhibitions

Education Discount 20% Discount off Cranbrook Art Museum Memberships for Alumni/ Artists/ Teachers/ Students. Enter coupon code "EAMES20" at checkout.

Directors’ Circle $1000 

Contributing Membership

Introduce others to Cranbrook’s world-renowned art and architecture. Our Directors' Circle level includes all the benefits of a Curators' Circle level membership, plus additional guest passes to visit Saarinen House, and recognition at fundraising events. All the benefits of a Curators' Circle level membership PLUS:

Two additional one-time use guest passes to visit Saarinen House (total of 6)
Recognition at Cranbrook Art Museum fundraising events

Education Discount 20% Discount off Cranbrook Art Museum Memberships for Alumni/ Artists/ Teachers/ Students. Enter coupon code "EAMES20" at checkout.

Governors’ Circle $2500 

Sustaining Membership

Joining our Governors' Circle allows you and your guests to enjoy private tours and special events with our curators, as well as additional discounts on merchandise and free gift memberships. All the benefits of a Directors' Circle level membership PLUS:

Private behind-the-scenes tour for eight in the Museum and/or its Collections Wing
Private tour for up to eight people to visit Saarinen House
VIP invitation for two to a private event with a distinguished visiting artist or exhibition curator
Two complimentary gift memberships at the Individual, Individual + Add-a-Guest or Household levels
Additional 5% discount on ArtMembers gift memberships (20% total discount)
Additional 5% discount on purchases at the Museum Bookshelf (20% total discount)

Education Discount 20% Discount off Cranbrook Art Museum Memberships for Alumni/ Artists/ Teachers/ Students. Enter coupon code "EAMES20" at checkout.

Trustees’ Circle $5000 

Sustaining Membership

At our highest tier membership level, you provide vital philanthropic support for Cranbrook Art Museum’s exhibitions, programs, and collections. With our gratitude, enjoy all the benefits our membership program has to offer. All the benefits of a Governors' Circle level membership PLUS:

Two additional complimentary gift memberships at the Individual, Individual + Add-a-Guest or Household levels (total of 4)

Education Discount 20% Discount off Cranbrook Art Museum Memberships for Alumni/ Artists/ Teachers/ Students. Enter coupon code "EAMES20" at checkout.

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Membership contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please contact the Membership Office for the tax-deductible details for each category.

For questions, please call the Membership Office at 248-645-3333 or email ArtMembers@Cranbrook.edu.

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