How do I become a member?
You can join online, call 212 423 3535, visit us on-site at the Membership Desk or the Guggenheim Store, fax 212 423 3772, or mail the membership form (PDF) to:
Membership Office
Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
How do I buy someone else a Gift Membership?
You can give the gift of a Guggenheim membership online or by calling 212 423
3535. Let us know where you would like us to send the membership
package and renewal communications, and if we should include a special
message.
How can I renew my membership?
You can renew your membership online, by
calling 212 423 3535, or by sending back the renewal notice you receive
in the mail. If possible, please provide your membership number, which
is printed on your membership card.
Do you offer membership discounts for seniors, students, or artists?
Yes. We offer a 15% discount on Individual and Dual memberships for
seniors (aged 65 and over,) students, and working artists. You must
send proof of status (photo ID with your date of birth, student ID, or
an artist statement or resume) with your membership application by fax
to 212 423 3772 or
by mail to:
Membership Office
Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Why haven’t I received my membership card yet?
We order batches of membership cards from an outside company twice a
month and it can take up to four weeks from the time you join or renew
till your card is ordered, printed, packaged and mailed, plus an
additional week or so for it to work its way through the postal system.
If it has been more than six weeks since you joined or renewed, please
contact us at 212 423 3535 or membership@guggenheim.org to inquire
about your missing card.
I lost my membership card. How do I get a replacement?
Please
contact us at 212 423 3535 or membership@guggenheim.org to request
replacement cards. Please note that it can take up to six weeks for your
new cards to arrive.
When can members access the museum?
Members can bypass the lines and access the museum for free by visiting
the Membership Desk to pick up expedited tickets any time
Sunday–Wednesday 10 am–5:45 pm, Friday 10 am–5:45 pm, and
Saturday 10 am–7:45 pm. The museum is closed Thursdays, Christmas,
and Thanksgiving Day. Some galleries may close prior to the advertised
closing time.
May members bring guests to the museum?
Members
at the Dual level and above are entitled to free unlimited admission
for two adults. Fellow Associates are entitled to bring an additional three
guests, and members at the Supporting Associate level and above are
entitled to bring an additional five guests. In addition, members at the
Family level and above may bring up to five children up to 18 years old.
On Saturday evenings beginning at 5:45 pm the museum hosts Pay What You
Wish, in which admission for non-members is by donation. The last
tickets are issued at 7:15 pm. These tickets are not free and cannot
be purchased in advance.
Do members receive free admission to special events?
Generally,
invitations for exhibition private views are for two people. Please check
the admission policies on the invitation or announcement for more
details, and please bring your invitation and/or membership card to
ensure efficient entry.
Do members receive discounts on magazine subscriptions?
Yes. Members receive discounts on the following European and American
art, architecture, design, and travel magazines:
|
MAGAZINE (Regular Price/Discount Price)
|
CONTACT NUMBER |
USE CODE |
|
Architectural Digest ($39.95/$30) |
800 405 8085 |
M7CPRGUGZ |
|
Art & Antiques ($80/$30) |
888 350 0951 |
AMUSG7 |
|
Art and Auction ($120/$70) |
800 777 8718 |
VGUGARA |
|
Art AsiaPacific ($72/$62.50) |
888 477 4905 |
GUGGENHEIM |
|
The Art Newspaper ($99/$59) |
888 475 5993 |
1ZBC01 |
|
Artforum International ($46/$39) |
877 514 6871 |
LH39 |
|
Art in America ($39.95/$24.95) |
800 925 8059 |
DMU08 |
|
ARTnews ($39.95/$32.95) |
800 284 4625 |
51QV4 |
|
Art On Paper ($54/$35) |
212 675 1968 |
GUGGENHEIM |
|
Burlington Magazine (First 4 issues free/$558) |
44 207 388 1228 |
GUGGENHEIM01 |
|
Condé Nast Traveler ($19.97/$15) |
800 777 0700 |
M7CPRGUGZ |
|
Gallery Guide ($40/$36) |
866 235 9899 |
VGUGGNY |
|
Graphis ($70/$60) |
212 532 9387 |
GM0302 |
|
I.D. ($86.70/$24) |
800 284 3728 |
X6KGUG |
|
Interior Design ($69.99/$24.95) |
800 900 0804 |
I7XGUGG |
|
Interview ($14.97/$8) |
800 925 9574 |
DMU08 |
|
The Magazine Antiques ($39.95/$24.95) |
800 925 9271 |
DMU08 |
|
Metropolis ($32.95/$26.95) |
800 344 3046 |
AR7GUG |
|
Modern Painters ($100/$40) |
800 710 9410 |
VGUGMPM |
|
The New Yorker ($52/$29.95) |
800 405 8085 |
M7CPRGUGZ |
|
PAJ: A Journal of Performance and Art ($32/$25.60) |
617 253 2889 |
ZGUG08 |
Do you ever donate memberships to other nonprofits?
Due to increasing costs and high demand we are no longer able to donate
memberships to other organizations.
What special events are members invited to?
Depending on membership level, members are invited to exhibition
evening and early morning private views, shopping events, and a variety
of other events. Please check your mail, inbox, and Member Programs for more information.
Do members have special access to public programs?
Members receive free or discounted admission to most public programs, including Works & Process. Family Programs are free to all Family Members. Tickets are
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please visit Calendar
and Events or contact the
Box Office at 212 423 3587 for more information.
When is the best time to visit the museum?
The museum is generally less crowded first thing in the morning and on
weekdays. It is generally most crowded on rainy days and on weekends,
especially Saturday evenings.
Where can I park when I visit?
Alternate side of the street parking on Fifth Avenue and side streets
is available. There are several parking garages within walking distance
of the museum. Impark Parking is located at 40 East 89th Street
(between Madison and Park Avenues) and Sylvan Parking is located at 60
East 90th Street (between Madison and Park Avenues.) Both lots offer a
discounted rate to museum visitors. To receive this discount, validate
your parking ticket at the Membership Desk.
Do you offer a special membership for libraries?
Yes. We offer membership at the following two levels to nonprofit
libraries maintained for public use: Fellow Associate Library ($250),
for which the institution receives two membership cards that offer all
the benefits of membership at the Fellow Associate level including the
ability to bypass ticket lines for free, unlimited admission for two
adults and children under 18 years and reciprocal membership at over
30 museums and Frank Lloyd Wright sites in the U.S.; or Supporting
Associate Library ($500), which additionally includes free exhibition
catalogues from major shows. Both levels also receive mailings of
Guggenheim publications, among other benefits. For more information,
please call 212 423 3535 or e-mail membership@guggenheim.org.
Does my membership get me into the other Guggenheim museums around the world?
Yes. Members receive free admission at all Guggenheim museums (New York, Venice, Berlin, and Bilbao.)
Does my membership get me into any other museums?
Members at the Fellow Associate level and above receive reciprocal
membership at over
30 museums and Frank Lloyd Wright sites in the U.S. Members at the
Patrons Circle level and above also receive Art Pass cards, which admit
two to select international museums.
Who should I call with other questions?
For all general membership queries: 212 423 3535
To book tickets for public programs and other events: 212 423 3587
For questions about visitor services: 212 423 3618
For the Guggenheim Store: 212 423 3615
For the Young Collectors Council: 212 360 4313
For the Patrons Circle: 212 360 4241
For Special Events: 212 423 3539
For the Membership Desk: 212 360 4358
For the front desk: 212 423 3662
For Corporate Membership: 212 423 3521
For Human Resources: 212 423 3514
