What does my membership gift support?

Your membership gift supports exhibitions, concerts, classes, free admission for L.A. kids, and community outreach programs. Members make all these things happen—thank you! Each year, members support:

  • Community outreach programs reaching more than 350,000 people
  • More than 1,900 free gallery tours for the general public
  • More than 60,000 tours for schoolchildren throughout the Los Angeles area
  • NexGenLA, our FREE membership program for kids 17 and under who live in L.A. County
  • Free general admission for all visitors on the second Tuesday of each month, and free general admission to L.A. County residents Monday through Friday after 3 pm (closed on Wednesday)
  • 43 free Family Sundays, reaching more than 18,000 kids and families
  • Conservation of more than 115,000 works in our collection
  • Our Evenings for Educators program and other professional development programs for teachers that help bring art into classrooms
  • Our popular free Friday night Jazz at LACMA concert series
  • The Maya Mobile and Ancient World Mobile—our “art trucks” that travel to schools and teach more than 9,000 kids every year about art
  • Virtual programs serving art lovers of all ages throughout Los Angeles and beyond, from artist talks and film screenings to family-friendly workshops and much more


I just joined LACMA. What happens next?

First, you’ll receive a welcome email within about a week, which includes information about what’s on view,  what’s coming soon, and instructions on how to download our Mobile Member Card app.

If you joined (or renewed) at the Friend level ($350) or above, you’ll receive an acknowledgement letter and a plastic card in the mail within a few weeks. Members at the Friend level and above receive a plastic card in order to enjoy reciprocal admission benefits at 24 museums nationwide. We do not issue plastic membership cards at the Student, Senior, Artist, Teacher, Access, Individual, or Dual membership levels—your digital membership card, or a photo ID, is all you need to visit the museum.

I joined at the Student, Senior, Artist, Teacher, Access, Individual, or Dual level and did not receive a plastic card.

We do not issue plastic membership cards at the Student, Senior, Artist, Teacher, Access, Individual, or Dual membership levels—your digital membership card, or a photo ID, is all you need to visit the museum.

How do I download a digital membership card?

Simply log in to your membership account, click the button to add your membership card to the digital wallet on your iPhone or Android device, and follow the prompts! Please note that when you upgrade or renew your membership, you will need to download your updated card again (and delete the old one). This card functions just like the airline boarding passes and concert tickets you’re likely already familiar with.

How many membership cards do I get?

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly and direct more membership support to museum programs, we no longer issue plastic membership cards at the Student, Senior, Artist, Teacher, Access, Individual, and Dual levels. Members at these levels can check in at the Ticket Office with digital membership cards or a photo ID.

At the Friend level or above, you will receive a plastic membership card. If you have specified a second member on your membership record, you will also receive a second card with their name on it. If you have not specified a secondary person, you will only receive one card, but you may still use benefits for yourself and a guest every time you visit the museum.

I'm a Dual-level member or above. Can the second person on my membership visit without me? Can they bring a guest?

Your Dual-level ($150) or above membership grants admission for two people per day. If you are visiting the museum without the second person listed on your membership, you can bring a guest for free. The second listed member may do the same if they are visiting and you are not present. In other words, a total of two people may visit LACMA for free, per day, per Dual-level membership. If both people listed on a membership are visiting on the same day, and they are bringing guests, the guests will need to pay for admission. Members may purchase up to two discounted general admission tickets per visit.

If you have specified a secondary person on your membership, both of you may download a digital membership card by logging into the primary member's account at my.lacma.org. The card will show both members’ names. If you have not specified a secondary person, your digital membership card will only show your name, but you may still use benefits for yourself and a guest every time you visit the museum.

To specify a secondary member on your membership at the Dual level or above, please email membership@lacma.org. Please note: we no longer issue "Guest of" membership cards.

How many general admission guest passes do I receive with my membership and how do they work?

Friend-level ($350) members receive two general admission guest passes, Supporter-level ($800) members receive four, and Partner-level ($1,500) members receive six. They will be mailed to you in your welcome packet when you join or renew. Members must accompany their guests on visits.

Does LACMA membership grant reciprocal admission benefits at any other museums?

Yes. At the Friend-level ($350) and above, you will receive admission benefits at 24 other museums nationwide, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston), Seattle Art Museum, and more. Learn more about reciprocal membership.

How do I update my contact information?

The fastest and easiest way to update your contact information is by emailing us at membership@lacma.org. You may also call Membership Services at 323 857-6151 Mondays through Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm.

What is the LACMA Parking Pass?

Members at the Dual level ($150) and above (which includes Curator’s Circle) may purchase a LACMA membership parking pass for $100 at the LACMA Ticket Office or by calling 323 857-6010. With the parking pass, you can park one car for free whenever you visit LACMA during museum hours through the duration of your membership year. The LACMA parking lots are for LACMA visits only. Once you’ve purchased the pass, simply stop by the Ticket Office on your way to the galleries to get your free validation. Your details are in the system at the Ticket Office—there are no physical passes that you need to carry. Please note: the LACMA membership parking pass does not guarantee that a parking spot will be available during each visit.

Is a LACMA membership tax deductible?

Tax deductibility varies based on membership level and benefits. For federal income tax purposes, the amount of your contribution that is deductible is limited to the excess of the amount of your contribution over the value of goods or services provided by LACMA. The value of goods and services for each membership level is as follows:

  • Student ($75): No goods and services
  • Individual ($90): No goods and services
  • Dual ($150): No goods and services
  • Friend ($350): Good and services valued at $140
  • Supporter ($800): Good and services valued at $220
  • Partner ($1,500): Good and services valued at $350
     

Why are some membership levels not tax deductible?

The IRS requires that we subtract the value of certain benefits from the full gift amount since the donor will receive benefits that have monetary value, such as guest passes, catalogues, and access to special events.

What are Art Councils and how do I get involved?

LACMA's Art Councils have been essential to establishing the museum's reputation as a world-class arts institution. Over the course of the museum's short history, these councils—each supporting a specific curatorial department—have acquired or helped acquire nearly 5,000 works of art for the museum, including some of its most iconic masterpieces. Learn more about Art Councils.

Can you describe the curator-guided tours a bit more?

There will be two curator-guided tours each year for Partner-level ($1,500) members. These tours will be led by LACMA curators and will give members an intimate view into special exhibitions at the museum.

What is NexGenLA?

NexGenLA is a free membership for children—17 years and younger—who live in Los Angeles County. NexGenLA members visit the museum for free and may bring one guest for free. NexGenLA members also receive discounts on studio classes and art camps, but do not receive a discount in the LACMA Store. LACMA Store discounts are reserved for members at the Student level and above. Learn more about NexGenLA.

How do I sign up for a Student membership?

Full-time undergraduate students currently enrolled in college are eligible for the Student-level membership. Visit the Ticket Office and show proof of enrollment and provide your expected graduation date to join.