Become a Friend of the Timken today!
Experience the Timken as a member. Exclusive privileges include invitations to member-only events, discounts, priority notice to special events and trips, and more! Members and donors provide financial support for enrichment programs that make the Timken an important—and free—resource.
- Click Here to Become A Member or Renew Today
- View a membership brochure
- Read more about the programs your membership supports
For more information call 619-550-5955 or email membership@timkenmuseum.org.
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Membership Levels
Emerging Aficionado ($50) - 25 and under
- Annual membership for one individual
- Free access to our Curator Conversations events with the Director of Curatorial Affairs
- 10% discount on Museum Store merchandise
- Advance notification of exhibitions and events
- Monthly digital newsletter
- Member-exclusive emails with collection highlights
- Discounted tickets to art lectures, & Masters cultural series, workshops and travel programs
- Free fine art publication
Friend ($100)
- Individual/Supporter Benefits, plus:
- Annual membership for two individuals
- 20% discount on Museum Store merchandise
- Priority museum access during high-traffic exhibitions
- ROAM reciprocal benefits (free admission to 500+ participating museums)
- Invitation to VIP Summer Artist in Residency opening reception
- Friend Appreciation Package
- Membership pin upon renewal
Patron ($250)
- All benefits of the Friend level, plus:
- NARM reciprocal benefits (free and/or discounted admission to 1,400+ arts organizations)
- Private members-only hours for select exhibitions
- Early access to select exhibitions & interventions
- Patron Appreciation Package
Conservator ($500)
- All benefits of the Patron level, plus:
- Invitation to VIP exhibition opening receptions
- Exclusive invitation for two to attend the annual Timken Holiday Party
- Recognition on digital donor wall (basic listing)
- Conservator Appreciation Package
Connoisseur ($1,000)
- All benefits of the Conservator level, plus:
- One complimentary Art + Design Workshop
- 50% discount on new Gift Memberships
- Museum to Yourself: 1 hour private docent-guided tour for up to 15
- Enhanced recognition on digital donor wall with name + quote
- Connoisseur Appreciation Package
Putnam Circle ($2,500)
- All benefits of the Connoisseur level, plus:
- Two complimentary tickets to a select Art in the Evening lecture series
- Private behind-the-scenes tour with the executive director for up to eight guests
- Recognition on digital donor wall with brief dedication or quote and image
- Putnam Circle Appreciation Package
Timken Circle ($5,000)
- All benefits of the Putnam Circle, plus:
- Privilege of hosting a private event at the Timken for up to 20 people
- Two complimentary Art + Design Workshops
- Private lunch for up to four guests with the executive director
- Access to conservation lab visits (limited capacity)
- Two additional invitations to the annual Timken Holiday Party (four total)
- Timken Circle Appreciation Package
Rembrandt Society ($10,000)
- All benefits of the Timken Circle, plus:
- Private lunch for up to six guests with the Executive Director and Director of Curatorial Affairs
- Invitation to elite gatherings with prestigious artists and art-world figures
- Six total tickets to the annual Timken Holiday Party
- Event valet parking
- Annual Luncheon with Directors + Board hearing about upcoming & new exhibitions
- Priority access to the museum for private events
- Exclusive invitation to view select exhibitions prior to opening
- Access to Partner with a Painting or Community Program with recognition
- Permanent inclusion in the museum's digital time capsule, recognizing your enduring impact as a leadership donor to the Timken's future
- Rembrandt Society Appreciation Package
