Artist

Enjoy free admission, first access to exhibitions, weekly members-only hours, 10% off in the Museum Stores, and more for you and a guest.

Two artists at The de Young Open

Participating artists Wendy Ackrell (left) and
An-Rui Smith (right) at The de Young Open 2023. Photograph by Gary Sexton

Benefits

  • Free admission for one member and a guest to the permanent collections and special exhibitions at the de Young and Legion of Honor
  • Priority ticketing to special exhibitions
  • Weekly members-only access to special exhibitions during Member Wednesdays
  • Early access to special exhibitions during Member Previews
  • 10% off at the Museum Stores and 20% off during Members-Only Sales
  • Subscription to Fine Arts magazine and Member Monthly email newsletter

Eligibility required; eligibility criteria are designed to be inclusive to as many artists as possible while maintaining a shared artist identity among members. Whether you have exhibited your work in a gallery or have a private creative practice of your own, hobbyist and professional artists alike are welcome to join. 

Proof of eligibility may include the artist’'s website, portfolio, online profile, or other documentation of your work. Artist mediums may include but are not limited to:, design, digital media, drag, drawing, film, land, music, painting, performance, photography, print, sculpture, tattoo, textile, and video-based art. No eligibility documentation is required for renewals.

We are committed to providing a safe museum experience for all members of our community. Racism, discrimination, harassment, or abusive behavior, including sharing explicit content, will not be tolerated and may be grounds for membership termination.

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    Individual

    $129

    Enjoy free admission, first access to exhibitions, weekly members-only hours, 10% off in the Museum Stores, and more for you and a guest. Discounts are available for people with disabilities, seniors, out-of-state residents, teachers, students, and self-identified artists.

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    Dual

    $229

    Double up, with free admission every day for two members and two guests, plus all Individual benefits.

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    Family

    $249

    Bring the whole family, with free admission for two members, two guests, and six youths through age 17, plus all Dual benefits.

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