Membership
Join the Party
Become a member by July 3rd and receive your complimentary invitation to the Summer Garden Party, July 10th, from 6-8 p.m. with special member hours 5-6 p.m.
Join our community
A Cooper Hewitt membership is a passport to design stories of the past, present, and future. By becoming a member, you join a community of design enthusiasts committed to preserving and sharing one of the most diverse and comprehensive design collections in existence.
When you join, you’ll enjoy unlimited free admission, half-price tickets for guests, access to special member events, savings at the cafe and SHOP Cooper Hewitt, and more.
Friends
Individual $75
- Free admission for one
- Discounted tickets for up to 6 guests
- Exclusive member preview hours and events
- Discounts at SHOP Cooper Hewitt and cafe
- Student, senior, and disability discount available
Dual/Household $125
All Individual benefits, plus:
- Free admission and benefits for two adults and children or grandchildren under 18
- Student, senior, and disability discount available
Patrons
Design Insider $350
All Dual/Household benefits, plus:
- Special access to design and art fairs
- Two complimentary guest passes
- Private design studio visits
- Free or discounted admission to 30+ art museums
- Subscription to Smithsonian Magazine
Design Advocate $750
All Design Insider benefits, plus:
- Opportunities to be involved in acquisitions for the museum’s collection
- Curator-led exhibition tours and private viewings
- Recognition in Annual Donor listings
Global Design $1,500
All Design Advocate benefits, plus:
- Invitation to the annual State of Design summit
- Complimentary Cooper Hewitt publication
- 20% discount at SHOP Cooper Hewitt
- Recognition as a Smithsonian Giving Circles member
- 20% discount at all Smithsonian museum shops
Circles
Design Circle $2,500
All Global Design benefits, plus:
- Curator-led tour of a design fair
- Invitation to the Annual Smithsonian Weekend in Washington, DC
- Complimentary Dual/Household Membership to give as a gift
Curator’s Circle $5,000
All Design Circle benefits, plus:
- Private docent-led tour of an exhibition of your choice, for up to four guests
- Consultation opportunities with Cooper Hewitt curators, conservators, and other experts
Director’s Circle $10,000
All Curator’s Circle benefits, plus:
- Private breakfast and curator-led tour of an exhibition of your choice
- Invitation to the annual Director’s Luncheon
Membership Highlights
