Leader

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Benefits

  • Invitation to join a museum curator on an annual international trip, including exclusive access to private collections, museums, galleries, and art experts
  • Invitation to the annual Leadership Circle event in the Hamon Observation Tower at the de Young
  • Private curator-led tour of a special exhibition for you and eight guests while the museum is closed to the public
  • Invitation to an annual black-tie dinner and exhibition preview
  • Opportunity to rent the de Young or Legion of Honor for your private event at the special donor rental rate
  • Priority seating at museum lectures, films, curator talks, and other programs and events
  • Dedicated staff liaison to personally customize your experience at the de Young and Legion of Honor
  • Invitations to all Patrons Circle and Leadership Circle special exhibition preview receptions
  • Sixteen VIP tickets that can be used for any special exhibition at the de Young or Legion of Honor
  • Invitation to the Annual Fine Arts Museums’ Luncheon with museum curators and leadership
  • Priority invitations to select museum events, including the Bouquets to Art Gala
  • Recognition in the Annual Report
  • Free subscription to the Fine Arts member magazine and Donor e-News, featuring upcoming events, special offers, and insider tips
  • Priority ticketing for special exhibitions
  • 10% discount at the de Young and Legion of Honor Museum Stores and 20% discount during seasonal members-only sale days
  • Discounts on audio tours, lectures, films, curator talks, and other programs and events

More ways to get involved

  • Curatorial Support Groups

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More membership levels

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    Benefactor

    $10,000

    Book a private docent-led tour for you and eight guests, travel the states with museum curators on our annual domestic trip, plus enjoy all Sponsor benefits.

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    Innovator

    $50,000

    Peek behind-the-scenes, with a private tour of the conservation laboratories at the de Young or Legion of Honor for ten guests, plus all Leader benefits.

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    Visionary

    $100,000

    Make it your own, with a custom tour and lunch with the museum director and CEO, plus all Innovator benefits.

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