Get Involved: Membership

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Museum members are the Museum’s strongest base of support, providing important operating support that enables SAMA to continue its enriching schedule of exhibitions and activities. A Museum membership is also the perfect gift! Whether it is the holiday season, a birthday or anniversary, this gift is guaranteed to be the most unique.

Become a SAMA Member in 2 Easy Steps
(1) Download the membership form. (Please call 978-8133 for assistance.)
Online: Fill it out on your computer and submit it via email.
Offline: Print it out and mail it in.
(2) Submit payment
Online: You can submit payment securely online using any major credit card through PayPal.  Simply select the membership you want and click on the Pay Now button.
Offline: You can write a check and include it when you mail your application.
For more information please contact the development office at 210.978.8133 or membership@samuseum.org.

Membership Options

  • Individual
    1 year $45.00
    2 years $80.00




    • Unlimited free admission for one person.
    • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine.
    • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews.
    • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases.
    • 100% tax-deductible
  • Family
    1 year $75.00
    2 years $130.00




    • Unlimited free admission for two adults.
    • Unlimited free admission for any dependent under 18.
    • Two membership cards.
    • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine.
    • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews.
    • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases.
    • 100% tax-deductible
  • Senior Citizen (65+)
    1 year $35.00
    2 years $60.00




    • Unlimited free admission for one person.
    • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine.
    • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews.
    • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases.
    • 100% tax-deductible
  • Senior Family (65+)
    1 year $60.00
    2 years $100.00




    • Unlimited free admission for two adults.
    • Unlimited free admission for any dependent under 18.
    • Two membership cards.
    • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine.
    • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews.
    • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases.
    • 100% tax-deductible
  • Working Artist
    1 year $35.00




    • *Must submit current resume.
    • Unlimited free admission for one person.
    • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine.
    • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews.
    • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases.
    • One year SAMA Contemporaries membership.
    • 100% tax deductible.
  • Educator
    1 year $35.00




    • *Must present school identification card.
    • Unlimited free admission for one person.
    • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine.
    • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews.
    • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases.
    • Discounts on select events and activities organized by the Education Department.
    • 100% tax deductible.
  • Sponsor
    1 year $125.00
    2 years $225.00




    • Unlimited free admission for two adults.
    • Unlimited free admission for any dependants under 18.
    • Two membership cards.
    • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine.
    • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews.
    • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases.
    • Free admission for two additional guests when accompanied by a member.
    • Recognition in the VIEW magazine.
    • %65 is tax-deductible.
  • Associate
    1 year $250.00
    2 year $475.00




    • Unlimited free admission for two adults.
    • Unlimited free admission for any dependants under 18.
    • Two membership cards.
    • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine.
    • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews.
    • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases.
    • Free admission for two additional guests when accompanied by a member.
    • Recognition in the VIEW magazine.
    • Texas Reciprocal Membership Card, which entitles member to free admission at other participating museums.
    • For the 1 year membership, $170 is tax-deductible.
    • For the 2 year membership, $315 is tax-deductible.
  • Patron
    1 year $500.00




    • Unlimited free admission for two adults.
    • Unlimited free admission for any dependants under 18.
    • Two membership cards.
    • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine.
    • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews.
    • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases.
    • Free admission for four additional guests when accompanied by a member.
    • Recognition in the VIEW magazine.
    • Texas Reciprocal Membership card, which entitles member to free admission at other participating museums.
    • $400 is tax-deductible.
  • Society
    1 year $1,000.00




    • Unlimited free admission for two adults.
    • Unlimited free admission for any dependants under 18.
    • Two membership cards.
    • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine.
    • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews.
    • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases.
    • Free admission for four additional guests when accompanied by a member.
    • Recognition in the VIEW magazine.
    • Texas Reciprocal Membership card, which entitles member to free admission at other participating museums.
    • Special tours of the Museum collections by appointment.
    • 25% discount on rental of the Museum facilities for one special event.
    • Invitations to exclusive receptions.
    • $875 is tax-deductible.
  • Benefactor
    1 year $5,000.00




    • Unlimited free admission for two adults.
    • Unlimited free admission for any dependants under 18.
    • Two membership cards.
    • One year subscription to the VIEW, SAMA's member magazine.
    • Invitations to members-only exhibition previews.
    • 10% discount on Museum Store purchases.
    • Free admission for four additional guests when accompanied by a member.
    • Recognition in the VIEW magazine.
    • Texas Reciprocal Membership card, which entitles member to free admission at other participating museums.
    • Special tours of the Museum collections by appointment.
    • 25% discount on rental of the Museum facilities for one special event.
    • Invitations to exclusive receptions.
    • Complimentary exhibition catalogues published by the Museum.
    • $4750 is tax-deductible.
  • Additional Levels of Support

    Museum Leader: $10,000 to $24,999

    Museum Philanthropist: $25,000 and up

    For more information on these levels of membership please call 210.978.8112.

Support Groups

  • Friends
    1 year $50.00




    The Friends groups exist to support the special collection areas of the San Antonio Museum of Art through education, travel opportunities, volunteer participation and special events.

    The following areas currently support Friends groups: Friends of American & Decorative Art, Friends of Ancient Art, Friends of Asian Art, SAMA Contemporaries and Friends of Latin American Art.

    Museum membership is a prerequisite before joining a friends group.

    • 100% tax-deductible
    • Invitations to Friends receptions and lectures
    • Private tours led by the curators
    • Invitations to Museum-sponsored national and international trips
    • 2 guest passes
  • Connoisseur
    1 year $150.00




    Museum membership is a prerequisite of membership in a support group.
    • Invitations to Connoisseur receptions and lectures
    • Early announcements for Museum-sponsored national and international trips
    • Curatorial consultation on private collections
    • Invitation to annual black tie event
    • 4 guest passes
    • 100% tax-deductible
  • Arte-Preneur
    1 year (individual/couple) $300.00




    Museum membership is a prerequisite of membership in a support group.
    • Invitations to exhibition tours and private receptions with contemporary artists, scholars and art historians
    • Invitations to view private collections and meet local collectors
    • $200 is tax-deductible