Become a Member
PAFA members enjoy complimentary admission, exclusive member programming and events, plus discounts on Museum Store purchases, Continuing Education classes, Summer Art Camp, and more.
Your membership gift will help strengthen PAFA’s collections and special exhibitions, expand programming, and promote greater arts education outreach to the Philadelphia community.
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
- Enjoy free admission and other benefits at participating institutions across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.*
Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM)
- Gain access to a growing network of museums offering reciprocal benefits to eligible members.*
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*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
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.
FRIEND $150 ($60 is tax-deductible) Best Value!
All Household-level benefits, plus:
- Six complimentary guest passes to share with family and friends
- 10% discount on Continuing Education classes and workshops
- Reciprocal membership to 1,400+ museums in North America through the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) and the North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM)
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
BENEFACTOR $500 ($320 is tax-deductible)
All Patron-level benefits, plus:
- Select PAFA exhibition catalogue
- Invitation for two to a Peale Circle event
ARTIST $35 (fully tax-deductible)
All Individual-level benefits:
- Available to artists currently working in any medium represented in PAFA's collection
- Required to provide proof of current practice in form of a resume, CV, website, or recent exhibition listing to membership@pafa.org
NATIONAL $30
Available to those who live more than 100 miles from the museum. Includes all benefits of the Household-level membership. Call (215) 972-2018 to join or renew.
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As the first art museum and school in the United States, PAFA celebrates the transformative power of art and art-making. Your gift sustains our vision of nurturing artists at every turn in their career through our world-class museum and school.
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