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Become a Member Today!
Join the MCASD community and receive a full year of free, unlimited admission to all MCASD locations in downtown San Diego and La Jolla, plus enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
Discounts at the Museum X Store and Museum Cafe; on tickets to MCASD events; and on admission to film screenings and lectures.
A subscription to VIEW, MCASD's award-winning quarterly newsletter, and e-mail updates on upcoming exhibitions, events, and programming.
Invitations to exclusive Members-only events, from exhibition previews and art tours to lectures and literary, film, and performing arts programs.
Five Easy Ways to Join
- Visit Us
- at the downtown Jacobs Building or La Jolla front desks
- Online
- by selecting a membership type to the right
- this printable form to 700 Prospect St. La Jolla, 92037
- Fax
- your Membership application form to 858 454 6985
- Phone
- in your application to MCASD's Membership office 858 454 3541 x172
If you would like to receive an MCASD Membership brochure in the mail, please click here. For questions, please e-mail membership@mcasd.org or call at 858 454 3541 x172.
Give the Gift of Membership to yourself or someone special today by clicking on any of the below Membership levels:
E-Member/Single $45
- One personalized Membership card for 12 months of unlimited free admission
- Free admission for one to Member Openings and all TNT (Thursday Night Thing) happenings
- Free or reduced admission to Museum events throughout the year
- Subscription to monthly prE-VIEW e-newsletter and other e-mail announcements re: upcoming MCASD events and happenings
- 10% discount at the X Store and Museum Cafe
Entirely tax-deductible
Dual/Family $75
- Personalized Membership cards for two
- Free unlimited admission to all MCASD locations
- Preview mailings, exclusive invitations, and free or reduced admission to all Museum events throughout the year
- 10% discount at the X Store and Museum Cafe
- Subscription to VIEW, MCASD's award-winning quarterly newsletter
Entirely tax-deductible
Contributor $150
All benefits of Active Membership, PLUS:
- Free admission to more than 450 museums nationwide
- Invitation to annual Contributor Reception prior to an exhibition preview
- Four complimentary guest passes
- Complimentary MCASD poster
- $5 gift certificate to the X Store
Non-deductible portion: $20
Patron $300
All benefits of Contributor Membership, PLUS:
- Invitation to Sunday Brunch Series on the Museum's oceanfront Miles Terrace, includes brunch, private curatorial tours, and gallery talks
- Complimentary MCASD exhibition catalogue
- Your name listed in VIEW, MCASD's quarterly newsletter
Non-deductible portion: $45
Supporter $600
All benefits of Patron Membership, PLUS:
- Invitation to annual Donor cocktail party
- Eight drink vouchers per household for MCASD exhibition previews
- Guest passes as requested and one additional complimentary exhibition catalogue or poster
Non-deductible portion: $85
Donor Circle $1,500
All benefits of Donor Membership, PLUS:
- Invitation to annual Benefactors' event
- Private curatorial tour of an MCASD exhibition (by appointment)
- Complimentary copies of all MCASD exhibition catalogues for the current year (as requested)
- VIP Access, offering special entree to museums across the U.S.
Non-deductible portion: $100
Contemporary Collectors
- Special insider tours and annual Contemporary Collectors' trip with MCASD curators to some of the most exciting art scenes in the United States
- Invitation to the Annual Collectors Selection Dinner to acquire new works for the Museum's collection
- Events at private residences where Collectors mingle and enjoy a reception among great contemporary art
- Invitation to Upper-Level Member events including exhibition previews; Sunday Brunch Series; art tours; lectures; and literary, film, and performing arts programs
- Private curator-led tour of MCASD exhibitions for your group (by appointment)
- Personal handling of special event ticket requests
- Priority invitations to Monte Carlo, Benefit Art Auction, and special Museum events
- NEW! Special VIP tours of exhibitions during installation
- NEW! Curator-led tours of artists' studios
- Unlimited Museum admission to the all MCASD locations
- Free admission privileges to more than 20 museums nationwide
- Complimentary copies of MCASD exhibition catalogues and posters
- Recognition in VIEW, MCASD's award-winning quarterly newsletter
- VIP guest passes for Museum admission to your friends and associates
- Discounts at the X Store and Museum Cafe
Membership in Contemporary Collectors is $5,000-$9,999 per household. A portion of that amount goes directly to purchase art that the group helps select. The remainder supports the Museum's operations and an annual exhibition.
International Collectors
- Opportunity to travel to an international destination with MCASD Director Hugh Davies. International Collectors' trips are led by experts in contemporary and modern art and include exclusive access to the world's top collections and artists' studios as well as special receptions and dinners
- Exclusive events at a private residence where Members dine amongst great contemporary art and enjoy the company of fellow Collectors
- Underwriting support of an exhibition each year
- Invitation to a special exhibition opening dinner with MCASD's director, curators, and artists
- NEW! Special in-home consultation of your private art collection by experts and curators
- NEW! Special wine reception for your private group of 12 or less before a curator-led tour of an exhibition (by appointment)
- Unlimited Museum admission to the all MCASD locations
- Free admission privileges to more than 20 museums nationwide
- Complimentary copies of MCASD exhibition catalogues and posters
- Recognition in VIEW, MCASD's award-winning quarterly newsletter
- VIP guest passes for Museum admission to your friends and associates
- Discounts at the X Store and Museum Cafe
Membership in International Collectors is $10,000 or more per household. A portion of that amount goes directly to purchase art that the group helps select. The remainder supports the Museum's operations and an annual exhibition.