You can find your member ID number in several places:

• On your physical and digital membership card
• Online when you log in to your account
• 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, current students (age 18 and up), and self-identified artists. Proof of eligibility is required. 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. 

We also offer Museums for All membership, a discounted ($48) Family membership available to Medi-Cal and food assistance (SNAP benefits) recipients. Museums for All is a national, branded access program that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. Proof of eligibility is required; please provide documentation in the form of a valid Medi-Cal or EBT card. To join, visit the membership desk at the de Young or Legion of Honor.

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).

To request your digital membership card, click here and enter the primary email associated with your membership.

Please note: there is only one digital card per membership. A screenshot of your digital membership card can be shared with your secondary member.

For questions or assistance, contact us at 800.777.9996 (24/7) or membership@famsf.org.

To take advantage of your member benefits, log in using the primary email associated with your membership and a password.

Questions or need assistance? Contact us at 800.777.9996 (24/7) or membership@famsf.org.

You can redeem your gift membership voucher:

• Online
• On-site at the membership desk at the de Young or Legion of Honor
• By phone at 800.777.9996 (24/7) or 415.750.3636 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm)

For questions, contact us at 800.777.9996 (24/7) or membership@famsf.org.

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 museum visits with family or friends, we offer Dual and Family memberships.

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

Yes! If you are Dual level or above, you and a guest are welcome to visit using a member adult ticket. 

If you would like to bring additional guests included with your membership, please book member guest tickets.

To share the gift of membership, call 415.750.3636 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm) or gift online.

We do not offer discounts on tickets for additional guests.

Members receive unlimited free general admission and free repeat 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 30-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.

Untimed special exhibitions are automatically assigned 9:30 am. You are welcome to arrive at any time during regular business hours on the date listed on your ticket.

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.

For your convenience, we now offer digital membership cards! To request your digital membership card, click here and enter the primary email associated with your membership.

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

Replacement membership cards are available by request. Paper and digital 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.

Please note: digital membership cards saved to your Apple or Google wallet will not include WR or NARM logos.

Members at the Contributor ($399) 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 physical or a screenshot of your digital membership card with the NARM and WR stickers. We recommend calling the museum in advance, as the benefits each institution offers will differ.

Please note: digital membership cards saved to your Apple or Google wallet will not include WR or NARM logos.

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 companies with a current All Access Corporate Membership or above. Email corporategiving@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.

During your next visit, present your digital membership card and a photo ID at the Membership Desk to book tickets.

Yes! Present a screenshot of your digital membership card, which includes both Western Reciprocal Program (WR) and North American Reciprocal Program (NARM) logos. We recommend calling the museum in advance, as the benefits each institution offers will differ.

Please note: digital membership cards saved to your Apple or Google wallet will not include WR or NARM logos.

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! The amount that is tax deductible varies by membership level. 

All discounted ($99) levels up through the Family ($249) level are fully tax deductible. 

At the Contributor level, the value of goods and services provided is $60; $339 is tax deductible.

At the Enthusiast level, the value of goods and services provided is $60; $639 is tax deductible.

At the Partner level, the value of goods and services provided is $160; $940 is 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 to 6 weeks after the payment.

Memberships paid through a donor-advised fund (DAF) are 100% tax deductible; fair-market value benefits are automatically declined.

Questions? Contact Member Services at 415.750.3636 (Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm).

Yes, we accept contributions via charitable trusts, foundations, and donor-advised funds.  Contributions should include your membership number and contact information to allow for speedy processing. Restrictions apply; please consult an attorney or tax adviser.

Additionally, many thoughtful and forward-thinking individuals give through their estate plans. Estate planning offers donors the opportunity to transform a love of art into a lasting cultural legacy for the Museums and the community. Donors who let us know they’ve taken the generous step of including us in their estate plans are automatically enrolled in the Legacy Society and enjoy additional benefits. Learn more.

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.

Membership benefits may be revoked in serious cases of misuse, such as unauthorized resale of member tickets or in violation of the member code of conduct.

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming museum experience for all members of our community. Racism, discrimination, or abusive behavior will not be tolerated and may be grounds for membership termination.

By enrolling in auto-renewal, your membership will renew automatically 2 weeks before your current membership expiration date. Enjoy another 12 months of benefits without any interruption!

Members will receive a reminder email 30 days prior to their expiration date and 7 days before their auto-renewal is processed.

For questions or to enroll, contact us at 800.777.9996 (24/7) or membership@famsf.org.

You can cancel your auto-renewal online or by phone:

• Online by logging in to your member account, viewing Membership details, and clicking Cancel auto-renew.
• By phone at 800.777.9996 (24/7) or 415.750.3636 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm) 
• Email membership@famsf.org with your membership ID and the subject line “Cancel auto-renewal”

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.

Proof of eligibility includes a valid Medi-Cal or EBT card. 

To join, visit the membership desk at the de Young or Legion of Honor.