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Your card is accepted at more than 525 reciprocal museums and science centers around the world with our Friend level membership and to over 1400 institutions with our Patron level membership.
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Membership Levels
Friend $100
- Annual membership for two individuals
- Priority museum access during high-traffic exhibitions
- Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums benefits (free or discounted admission to 500+ participating museums). View the full list.
- 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:
- North American Reciprocal Museum benefits (free or discounted admission to 1,400+ arts organizations). View the full list.
- 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 in Central Gallery 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
- Recognition on digital donor wall with brief dedication or quote and image
- Private behind-the-scenes tour with the executive director for up to eight guests
- 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 Director's Circle, plus:
- Private lunch for 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 (Central Gallery monitor, Timken app, and website)
- 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
