You can find your member ID number in several places:

• On your membership card
• On the header of your Member Monthly newsletter (search “Member Monthly” in your email inbox)
• On the address label of your Fine Arts magazine
• On a mailed renewal reminder

If none of these are handy, you can always request your member ID number by emailing membership@famsf.org or calling 415.750.3636 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm).

Discounted Individual memberships are available to people with disabilities, seniors ages 65 and older, out-of-state residents, current academic teachers, and current students (age 18 and up). To join, email membership@famsf.org, call 415.750.3636 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm), or visit the membership desk at the de Young or Legion of Honor. Proof of eligibility is required to join on-site.

Contact Member Services to keep your account up to date, including contact information, communication preferences, and more. You can email membership@famsf.org or call 415.750.3636 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm).

Memberships are nontransferable, and members must accompany their guests for all visits. Unaccompanied guests will not be able to access member benefits. However, for those who want to share a membership with family or friends, we offer Dual and Family memberships.

Memberships are nontransferable. Benefits are only valid for the named member and their accompanied guests.

To share the gift of membership, call 415.750.3636 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm) or gift online. A gift packet can be sent directly to you or the gift recipient.

We do not offer discounts on tickets for additional guests.

Members receive unlimited free general admission and visits to most special exhibitions at the de Young and Legion of Honor. 

With a timed ticket, you reserve a specific time for entry into a special exhibition. There is a 15-minute grace period to enter the exhibition. Once you have entered, you are welcome to spend as long as you like within the exhibition. All special exhibition tickets include same-day access to the permanent galleries. Reentry to a special exhibition is not allowed after entrance.

Guest passes admit one for general admission at the de Young or Legion of Honor, or you can apply your guest passes toward the purchase of a special exhibition ticket. To redeem your guest passes, please visit the membership desk. Tickets are first come, first served; exclusions may apply. For questions, please call 415.750.3636 or email membership@famsf.org.

Your membership card is convenient, but not required when visiting the de Young and Legion of Honor. Enjoy the benefits of your membership and gain access to the Museums by simply presenting your photo ID at the membership desk.

If you have a Contributor-level or higher membership with reciprocal benefits, we recommend carrying your membership card affixed with reciprocal stickers to show proof of eligibility at participating institutions: the Western Reciprocal Program (WR) and North American Reciprocal Program (NARM).

Replacement membership cards are available by request. Paper membership cards are available at no cost, while plastic membership cards are available for a $5 fee. To make a request, email us at membership@famsf.org or stop by the membership desk on your next visit.

Members at the Contributor ($299) level and above enjoy two reciprocal membership programs: the Western Reciprocal Program (WR) and North American Reciprocal Program (NARM). These programs include complimentary admission at more than 1,000 museums in North America. 

To receive reciprocal admission at participating museums, please show your membership card with the gold NARM and WR stickers. We recommend calling the museum in advance, as the benefits each institution offers will differ.

If you are a NARM or WR member who would like to visit the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, please visit the ticketing desk and present your membership card with gold NARM and / or WR stickers. Reciprocal members receive two complimentary general admission tickets to the de Young and Legion of Honor. Tickets are first come, first served and cannot be reserved in advance. Reciprocal benefits do not include free or discounted admission to special exhibitions.

To redeem free general admission for yourself and a guest, present proof of employment at the ticketing desk. Accepted proof of employment includes a work badge, business card, business email, or pay stub, along with a photo ID. This benefit is limited to employees of corporations with a current membership in the Fine Arts Museums' Business Council at the Corporate Partner level or above. Email businesscouncil@famsf.org to learn more about membership. Please note: during special events, museum tickets may sell out and hours of operation may change. For more information, visit our calendar.

A scheduled mailing may reach you before our records are updated. We apologize for the confusion and thank you for your generous gift! Due to ongoing mail delays, some payments are delivered later than anticipated. It can take up to two weeks to process a membership payment and update our database once the payment has been received.

Yes! Membership is fully tax deductible. The Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums is a 501 (c)(3) organization; employer identification number 94-3045948. An acknowledgment letter is sent 4 – 6 weeks after the payment.

Yes, we accept contributions via charitable trusts, foundations, and donor-advised funds, as our memberships are fully tax deductible. Contributions should include membership number and contact information to allow for speedy processing.

The Museums also offer a variety of tools for informed decision-making and numerous gift options that can fulfill your personal and financial goals. This commitment is supported each year by many thoughtful and forward-thinking individuals who give through their estates. Estate planning offers donors the opportunity to transform a love of art into a lasting cultural legacy for the Museums and the community. Learn more about planned giving.

Matching gifts do not apply toward membership benefits, but are accepted as donations. You may be able to double your membership’s impact at no additional cost to you through your employer’s matching gift program. Contact your human resources department to see if your company matches charitable donations. Matching gift forms can be mailed to the address below.

Development
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118

Membership contributions are a charitable donation. Contributions are nonrefundable and nontransferable. You may unsubscribe from member communications at any time by contacting Member Services or by following the unsubscribe link at the bottom of a membership email.

Racism, discrimination, or harassment of any sort will not be tolerated and is grounds for membership termination. Membership benefits may also be revoked in serious cases of misuse, such as unauthorized resale of member tickets. 

Access membership is a discounted ($89) Individual membership for people with disabilities. An individual with a disability is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment. The ADA does not specifically name all of the impairments that are covered. Any visitor who identifies as having a disability and provides proof of eligibility is welcome to become an Access member. Learn more about our free Access programs.

Eligibility criteria are designed to be inclusive to as many artists as possible while maintaining a shared artist identity among these members. Proof of eligibility may include an artist’s website, portfolio, online profile, or other documentation of artwork. Whether you have exhibited your work in a gallery or have a private creative practice of your own, hobbyists and professional artists alike are welcome to join.

Artist mediums may include but are not limited to design, digital media, drag, drawing, film, floral, land, music, painting, performance, photography, print, sculpture, tattoo, textile, and video art. If your medium is not on our list, that’s OK — let us know what your medium is when you join. 

Please note: 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.

We are open to all artist mediums and we do ask to see an example of your work, but you don’t need to actually bring the artwork in. You can show us an artist’s website, portfolio, online profile, or other documentation of artwork, including photos. If you are joining over the phone, we will ask you about your artistic practice, but please do not send any materials to the Museums.