Give the Gift of Membership at PAFA

Share the joy of art and support America’s first school and museum of fine arts, founded in 1805

Celebrate art and give the gift of membership to America’s first school and museum of fine arts, established in 1805! PAFA members enjoy complimentary admission, exclusive member programming and events, plus discounts on Museum Store purchases, Continuing Education classes, Summer Art Camp, and more. 

Giving a PAFA membership isn’t just a gift—it’s an investment in art, education, and community. Your gift helps strengthen PAFA’s historic collections and special exhibitions, expand public programming, and promote arts education throughout Philadelphia.

Celebrate creativity, inspire a love of art, and make an impact—give the gift of PAFA membership today.
 


Reciprocal Membership Benefits for Friend Level and Above
PAFA members at the Friend level and higher enjoy access to two national reciprocal programs that extend your membership benefits to over 1,400 museums across North America.

North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Program

Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)

North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Program

Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)

*Please note: participating museums may change over time. Check back regularly for updates.

Membership Levels

ALL MEMBERS ENJOY:

  • Invitations to members-only programs and exhibition previews
  • Free or discounted admission to all ticketed public programs
  • 20% discount on select items at the PAFA Museum Store
  • PAFA Member Monthly email newsletter

INDIVIDUAL $55 (fully tax-deductible)

All general member benefits, plus:

  • Unlimited free admission for one adult to the permanent collection and all special exhibitions
  • Other exciting discounts and opportunities throughout the year
     

PURCHASE A GIFT MEMBERSHIP
 


HOUSEHOLD $80 (fully tax-deductible)

All Individual-level benefits for two adults and any children under 18, plus:

  • Discounts and priority registration for youth programs, including Summer Art Camp, Art Club, Young Artist Academy, and Pre-College offerings like Summer Intensives and the Summer Academy.
     

PURCHASE A GIFT MEMBERSHIP
 


FRIEND $150 ($60 is tax-deductible) Best Value!

All Household-level benefits, plus:

PURCHASE A GIFT MEMBERSHIP
 


PATRON $300 ($120 is tax-deductible)

All Friend-level benefits, plus:

  • Six additional single-use guest passes for a total of twelve
  • Invitation for two to the annual Patron Plus Reception
     

PURCHASE A GIFT MEMBERSHIP
 


BENEFACTOR $500 ($320 is tax-deductible)

All Patron-level benefits, plus:

  • Select PAFA exhibition catalogue
  • Invitation for two to a Peale Circle event
     

PURCHASE A GIFT MEMBERSHIP

 


 

We're so excited you're planning to visit PAFA! 

Make time for art — visit us Thursday to Sunday.
Before reserving your tickets, please review helpful information about museum hours, accessibility, building access, and special admission programs

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If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at visitorservices@pafa.org — we’d love to help!

 

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