Membership

Become a Member

Membership at COMU offers unique benefits that enrich your museum experience and provide invaluable support. Become a member today and enjoy the benefits of membership all year long.

Membership CORE Benefits

  • Invitations to members-only opening receptions
  • Free or discounted programs, events, & trips (summer camps not included)
  • Free admission at over 200 Museums in the Southeast through SERM (Southeastern Reciprocal Museums program)
  • Discounts in The Museum Shop
  • The Muse quarterly member publication

Young Art Patrons

$45/year

Individual

$50/year

Duo

$75/year

Family

$100/year

Reciprocal

$150/year

Friend

$250/year

Patron

$500/year

Master Circle

$1,000/year

Collector Circle

$2,500/year

Director Circle

$5,000/year

President Circle

$10,000/year

Young Art Patrons - $45/year

All CORE benefits for one adult (under the age of 35), plus:

  • Invitations to Young Art Patrons special events
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shop

Individual - $50/year

All CORE benefits for one adult plus:

  • Invitations to discounted special events
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shop

Duo - $75/year

All CORE benefits for two adults, plus:

  • Invitations to discounted special events
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shop

Family - $100/year

All CORE benefits for two adults and all children in the same household under the age of 18, plus:

Reciprocal - $150/year

All FAMILY benefits for two adults, plus:

  • Invitations to Signature Sunday events and exclusive Member trips (may include additional participation fees)

Friend - $250/year

All RECIPROCAL benefits for two adults, plus:

  • Invitations to special curator-led and behind-the-scenes tours
  • One Individual level membership to give to a friend
  • 15% Discount in the Museum Shop

Patron - $500/year

All FRIEND benefits for two adults, plus:

  • Special recognition in the Museum’s Annual Report, annual meeting program, and The Muse
  • One Family level membership to give to a friend
  • 20% discount in the Museum Shop

Master Circle - $1,000/year

All PATRON benefits for two adults, plus:

  • Invitation for two to the annual Master Circle Dinner
  • Honor listing in the Museum
  • Two Family level memberships to give as gifts
  • 10% discount for facility rentals at the Museum

Collector Circle - $2,500/year

ALL MASTER CIRCLE benefits for two adults, plus:

  • Private Curator-led tour for up to 10 people
  • Personal art consultation with Director of Curatorial Affairs and/or Director
  • One Reciprocal level membership to give as a gift
  • 15% discount for facility rentals at the Museum

Director Circle - $5,000/year

All COLLECTOR CIRCLE benefits for two adults, plus:

  • Two Reciprocal level memberships to give as gifts
  • 20% discount for facility rentals at the Museum

President Circle - $10,000/year

ALL DIRECTOR CIRCLE benefits for two adults

Open the Door to a World of Discovery with Reciprocal Benefits!

Enjoy FREE admission to over 1,300 museums across North America.

Museum Support Group

Want to add even more to your membership? Check out the following Membership Enhancement:

Alma Thomas Society

Additional $500/year
Deepen your support for the arts by joining this collector’s group that directly supports The Fund for African American Art! You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a special annual acquisition sponsored by the Society, as well as receive invitations to Society events. You’ll also gain special recognition in our annual report, annual meeting brochure, and The Muse.

It’s Easy to Join or Renew!

Online

In-Person

Purchase or renew your membership at the Museum Visitor Desk

By Phone

Contact the membership office at (706) 748-2562 ext. 5440