Membership
MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS
Membership provides you with an entire year of access to art and culture through free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art and Columbus Museum of Art at The Pizzuti, invitations to member-exclusive events, and free or discounted tickets to public programs.
Your membership contribution provides critical operating support to CMA and helps sustain the Museum’s community programs, preserve and expand CMA’s art collection and make it accessible to all, and bring world-class exhibitions to Central Ohio.
GIFT MEMBERSHIP
Give the gift of membership! A membership to the Columbus Museum of Art is a meaningful gift that will be enjoyed all year long. You can find the perfect membership for everyone on your gift list.
Enjoy 15% off gift memberships until December 31! Use code GIFT15% at checkout.*
Inspire your loved one’s inner artist with a year of free admission, artful experiences, and exclusive access to CMA.
*Offer valid November 7–December 31, 2024. Discount eligible with purchase of Individual, Family, or Reciprocal level gift memberships.
Membership Levels & Benefits
ALL MEMBERS ENJOY
- Free general admission to the Columbus Museum of Art and The Pizzuti
- Free admission to special exhibitions
- Free parking at CMA
- Invitations to members-only special exhibition previews and events
- Free or discounted tickets to programs and events
- 10% discount in Museum Store and Schokko Café
- Subscription to Member-exclusive communications and e-newsletter
- Columbus Member Advantage discounts at select local attractions (see details below)
- Opportunity to join Special Interest Groups
- Download the full Member Benefits chart
INDIVIDUAL $75
- Benefits for one named adult
- One guest per visit
Join or Renew an Individual Membership
FAMILY $100
- Benefits for up to two named adults
- Includes children under the age of 18
Join or Renew a Family Membership
RECIPROCAL $150
- Benefits for up to two named adults
- Reciprocal privileges to more than 1,000 museums in North America
- Opportunity to join Special Interest Groups
- Includes children under the age of 18
Join or Renew a Reciprocal Membership
Want to get even more out of your membership? Upgrade any time by calling the Membership Office at 614.629.0344.
Individual through Reciprocal level memberships are fully tax deductible.
AMBASSADORS CIRCLES $250-$1,000
Ambassador Circle members are an important part of the CMA family as they provide additional support to CMA. In appreciation for their commitment to CMA, Ambassador Circle members enjoy special benefits. Each level of membership receives all benefits of Reciprocal membership, plus:
SUPPORTER $250
- Benefits for up to two named adults
- Invitations to Coffee with the Curator events and Sessions Soirees
- Donor recognition in the Museum’s Annual Report
- 2 guests per visit
- $225 is tax deductible
Join or Renew a Supporter Membership
PATRON $500
- Benefits for up to two named adults
- Invitations to Coffee with the Curator events and Sessions Soirees
- Donor recognition in the Museum’s Annual Report
- 4 guests per visit
- $450 is tax deductible
Join or Renew a Patron Membership
BENEFACTOR $1,000+
- Benefits for up to two named adults
- Invitation to annual gala Art Celebration
- Donor recognition on Donor Wall in Museum
- Invitations to Coffee with the Curator events and Sessions Soirees
- Donor recognition in the Museum’s Annual Report
- 4 guests per visit
- $950 is tax deductible
Join or Renew a Benefactor Membership
CMA COUNCIL
Individual $1,000
Dual $2,000
As a CMA Council member you will have the opportunity to explore and grow your interest and enthusiasm for art, while advancing the mission of CMA through the CMA Council’s ongoing support of the Museum.
You’ll receive all the benefits of a Benefactor level membership plus invitations to exclusive tours and social events, specially-curated family experiences, , and invitations and priority access to CMA-sponsored art trips and tours, as well as recognition on CMA’s Annual Report and Donor Wall.
For information on CMA Council levels and benefits, please contact Kristina Skarupa, Donor Engagement and Events Manager, at 614.629.0356 or kristina.skarupa@cmaohio.org.
DONORS CIRCLE $2,500 +
The Donor Circles begin with unrestricted gifts of $2,500 and higher. As a Member of a CMA Donor Circle you share the Museum’s commitment to great art and ideas and to the importance of creativity in all our lives. Each Circle offers an enhanced level of engagement with art, artists and professionals, as well as fellow donors.
For additional information on Donor Circle levels and benefits, please contact Kristina Skarupa, Donor Engagement and Events Manager at 614.629.0356 or kristina.skarupa@cmaohio.org.
COLUMBUS MEMBER ADVANTAGE
CMA Members can save $3 on general admission to select Central Ohio museums and attractions through the Columbus Member Advantage program. To redeem, simply show your valid CMA Membership card each time you visit! Offer cannot be redeemed online. Columbus Member Advantage partners for 2024 include:
- Columbus Metropolitan Club
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- COSI
- Dawes Arboretum
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
- LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus
- National Veterans Memorial and Museum
- Ohio History Center
- The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art, and Technology
- Free admission to Wexner Center for the Arts
(Important Terms & Restrictions: Discount good for $3 off per person on general admission only. Limit four (4) discounts per visit. Tickets must be purchased from the admissions area of the facility you are visiting. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Not valid on prior purchases. No rain checks or refunds. Some restrictions may apply. Offer expires December 31, 2024 unless otherwise noted. Please check institution websites for current status and hours of operation.)
Discounts to Gateway Film Center
CMA Members can get discounted tickets at the Gateway Film Center for in-theater films. Simply show your valid CMA Membership card each time you visit.
Please check the Gateway Film Center website for current status and hours of operation.
(Important Terms & Restrictions: Tickets must be purchased from the ticket area of the Gateway Film Center. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Not valid on prior purchases. No rain checks or refunds. Some restrictions may apply. Offer expires December 31, 2024 unless otherwise noted.)
Giving through Donor Advised-Fund or Foundation
If you would like to give through a donor- advised fund or a foundation, please check with your fund manager before initiating payment so as to follow any IRS guidelines for membership contributions. Membership benefits can be covered with a personal payment of the non-tax- deductible portion. Please refer to membership rates and tax-deductibility above. You may decline these benefits to receive full tax-deductibility.
Senior, Educator and Student Discounts
General Membership discount of 10% for seniors, educators, and students is available for Individual, Family, and Reciprocal level memberships. For more information or to receive these discounts, please inquire at the CMA Admissions Desk with a valid ID or call the Membership Office at 614.629.0344. Discounts are not available online and may not be applied retroactively or combined with other promotions.
Monuments Men Members
Members of The Monuments Men Foundation receive FREE admission to CMA. To learn more about The Monuments Men Foundation and their work, please visit:
https://www.monumentsmenfoundation.org/
Columbus Metropolitan Club
The Columbus Metropolitan Club is excited to be part of the Columbus Membership Advantage Program! Members receive $37 member pricing for all our regular weekly forums (guest price is normally $50). There is no restriction on how often you can use this discount!
To take advantage of this benefit click here for more information.
