Support the Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum is the only institution of its kind to explore Jewish culture through art. Through our unique curatorial vision and dynamic education programs, we engage visitors from all backgrounds, create pathways for connection, and demonstrate the many ways Jewish values are expressed and understood.

There are numerous ways to show your support and help us to share stories of Jewish experiences for generations to come. We invite you to join our community of supporters – every contribution makes an impact. For more information, please contact us at 212.660.1519 or JMMembership@thejm.org.

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Installation view of Mel Bochner: Strong Language at the Jewish Museum, New York. Artwork © Mel Bochner. Photo: Will Ragozzino/SocialShutterbug.com

  • Join
    Experience the Museum as a member and take advantage of unlimited free admission, valuable discounts, private previews and events, and much more! Individual and corporate memberships available.
  • Donate
    Support our mission to explore Jewish culture through art. Give directly through a Donor Advised Fund, learn more about planned giving and our esteemed Warburg Society, make an online donation, or call 212.660.1519.
  • Attend
    You’re invited! Join us throughout the year for exclusive celebrations that raise vital funds for the Museum’s exhibitions and programs.

Memberships

Individual, $75
(Senior / Disabled $65)

Enjoy a full year of exclusive benefits while providing vital support to the Jewish Museum’s programs and exhibitions. All Benefits

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Dual, $125
(Senior / Disabled $115)

Enjoy a full year of exclusive benefits for two cardholders. All Benefits

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Family, $145
(Senior / Disabled $135)

The whole family can enjoy full year of kid friendly benefits. All Benefits

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Friend, $175
(Senior / Disabled $165)

Get even closer to exhibitions and the collection with exclusive benefits, events, and guest passes. All Benefits

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Contributing, $250
(Senior / Disabled $240)

Get even closer to exhibitions and the collection with exclusive benefits, events, and additional guest passes. All Benefits

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Supporting, $500
(Senior / Disabled $490)

Get even closer to exhibitions and the collection with exclusive benefits, more events, and additional guest passes. All Benefits

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Sustaining, $750
(Senior / Disabled $740)

Get even closer to exhibitions and the collection with exclusive benefits, events, and additional guest passes—plus the opportunity to attend the New York Jewish Film Festival opening night reception and screening. All Benefits

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Patron, $1,000+

Patrons enjoy exclusive events and private previews year-round at the Museum and around town. All Benefits

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Special Memberships

Student, $40

All the benefits of Individual membership, discounted for full-time students. All Benefits

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Out of Town, $70

All the benefits of Individual membership, discounted for members living 250 miles outside of NYC. All Benefits

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Gift, $180

A gift membership that includes Individual benefits for B’nai Mitzvahs age 12-18. All Benefits

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Corporate Membership

Discover opportunities to engage and enrich your clients and employees. Become a Corporate Member.

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Members-Only Discounts

Parking

Impark

40 East 89th St between Madison & Park Aves
212.289.8695
Eight hours for $26
Enter after 10 am. Parking ticket must be validated by Jewish Museum security or admission staff

Champion Parking

60 East 90th St between Madison & Park Aves
212.828.8282 or 212.828.8281
Four hours for $25
No entrance time restrictions. Parking ticket must be validated by Jewish Museum security or admission staff

Publications

Aperture Magazine

One year subscription for $69. Call 866.457.4603 to redeem.
 

Restaurants

Paola’s Restaurant

1295 Madison Ave at 92nd St
212.534.7522
10% discount on menu items
 

Saba's

1376 Lexington Ave between 90th & 91st Sts
212.987.9130
10% discount on menu items and catering orders
 

Shop

Cooper Shop at the Jewish Museum

1109 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
212.423.3211 or 212.423.3333
15% off first purchase when you join; 
10% thereafter

Carnegie Hill Gallery and Custom Framing

1374 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
212.831.2224 or 347.277.3453
15% off all purchases

Individual Giving

Young Patron, $180+

Young Patrons engage in dynamic and exclusive educational and social programs for young professionals of all backgrounds. All Benefits

Patron, $1,000+

Patrons enjoy exclusive events and private previews year-round at the Museum and around town. All Benefits

Museum Council, $10,000+

Museum Council members have access to exclusive programs with senior staff, artists’ studio visits, and special curated excursions throughout the tri-state area. All Benefits

Corporate Memberships and Sponsorships

Enjoy exceptional visibility, access, and hospitality opportunities to reach new audiences and engage clients and employees.

Located at the heart of New York City’s famed Museum Mile, the Jewish Museum provides corporate supporters with free admission, exclusive access, excellent hospitality opportunities, and the ability to reach our diverse visitor base through marketing partnerships.

Corporate Sponsorships and Memberships are available at a range of levels and a benefits package can be tailored to suit any corporation’s needs or objectives. We also offer special Corporate Membership options for Libraries, Universities, and Law Firms.

Available benefits include:

• Unlimited, free admission
• Exclusive Access through invitation-only previews and private tours
• Recognition in newsletter, website, and customizable channels
• Discount in the Museum's Cooper Shop
• Advance notice of upcoming exhibitions and programs

For more information or to join as a Corporate Member please email us at corporatemembership@thejm.org.

We are proud to have the support of the following companies.

Installation view of the exhibition Take Me (I'm Yours). September 16, 2016 – February 5, 2017. The Jewish Museum, NY. Photo: Sean Sime/SocialShutterbug.com

Corporate Member Events

Our Corporate Members are invited to join us for a special after-hours viewing and reception. Enjoy light snacks, wine, and private tours of our exhibitions.

For more information, please contact corporatemembership@thejm.org.

Photos from Corporate Viewing and Receptions

Private view of the exhibition Take Me (I'm Yours), September 16, 2016 - February 5, 2017. Photo: Sean Sime/SocialShutterbug.com

Private view of the exhibition Take Me (I'm Yours), September 16, 2016 - February 5, 2017. Photo: Sean Sime/SocialShutterbug.com

Private view of the exhibition Take Me (I'm Yours), September 16, 2016 - February 5, 2017. Photo: Sean Sime/SocialShutterbug.com

Private view of the exhibition John Singer Sargent's Mrs. Carl Meyer and Her Children, September 16, 2016 - February 5, 2017. Photo: Sean Sime/SocialShutterbug.com

Private view of the exhibition Pierre Chareau: Modern Architecture and Design, November 4, 2016 - March 26, 2017. Photo: Sean Sime/SocialShutterbug.com
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Private view of the exhibition Take Me (I'm Yours), September 16, 2016 - February 5, 2017. Photo: Sean Sime/SocialShutterbug.com

Planned Giving

The Warburg Society

In 1944, Frieda Schiff Warburg made a transformational commitment to the arts when she donated her family’s home to become a museum of Jewish art and culture. To honor the Warburg family’s tradition of giving, the Jewish Museum has created the Warburg Society, a special group of generous supporters who provide for the institution by incorporating a planned gift or bequest into their personal legacy.

Benefits of Joining the Warburg Society

  • Invitations to special events and programs
  • Recognition at our annual Warburg Society events
  • Listing in the Museum’s newsletter

Bequests

A gift through your will is a simple, straightforward way to make a meaningful contribution to the next generation while entitling your estate to a charitable tax deduction.

Individuals can make the following kinds of bequests to the Jewish Museum:

  • Specific bequest: A sum of money, an appreciated asset, or property such as art, artifacts, or real estate.
  • Residuary bequest: All or a percentage of the assets remaining in your estate after specific bequests and all other expenses are paid.
  • Contingent bequest: A bequest to the Museum that comes into effect if your primary beneficiary does not survive you.

General Bequest Language

“I give, devise, and bequeath to the Jewish Museum in New York, New York, the sum of $____ (or state percentage of estate or a description of the specific asset) for the benefit of the Jewish Museum and its general purposes.”

Other Ways to Give

Gifts of Life Insurance and Retirement Assets

  • The Jewish Museum accepts outright gifts of life insurance that can provide you with an immediate charitable income tax deduction while creating a significant legacy for the Museum.
  • You may name the Jewish Museum as a beneficiary of all or part of a new or existing life insurance policy or retirement assets. These gifts often result in significant savings of income and estate taxes.

Art and Other Assets

  • You may choose to donate art, real estate, or other assets to the Museum while retaining lifetime use and receiving an immediate income tax deduction. Please note that there is an approval process for donations of this kind. For art donations, please see our FAQ page for more details

For more information on planned gifts and the Warburg Society, please call the Major Gifts department at 212.423.3227 or email majorgifts@thejm.org.

Special Events

Join us for exclusive celebrations that raise vital funds for the Museum’s exhibitions and programs. From the Purim Ball and After Party to the Most Amazing Art & Design Tour, these festive events are not to be missed.

  • The Annual Purim Ball

    The Annual Purim Ball

  • The Most Amazing New York Art & Design Tour

    The Most Amazing New York Art & Design Tour