Membership | Detroit Institute of Arts Museum

Become a member of the DIA family

Members receive complimentary exhibition tickets, special member experiences, discounts in the museum shop and at our dining facilities, and much more.

Membership Benefits

Free museum admission
Free admission to ticketed exhibitions (number of tickets varies per level)
Opportunity to join special interest auxiliaries
Previews of special exhibitions prior to the public
Ticket convenience fee waived
20% discount on gift memberships to the DIA
Member priority reservations
10% discount at the Museum Shop as well as Café DIA and Kresge Court
Discount on Detroit Film Theatre tickets
Special member discounts for lectures and studio classes
Reciprocal museum benefits at museums throughout North America
Special discounts at certain Detroit-area businesses through the Affinity Program

Individual	Free Admission to the Museum One free admission to each ticketed exhibition	$65/year
Companion	Free museum admission for two adults Two free admissions to each ticketed exhibition	$80/year
Senior	For ages 62 and over Free museum admission for two adults All the same benefits as a Companion Membership at a discounted rate for seniors	$60/year
Family Plus	Free museum admission for 4 adults and all children and grandchildren through high-school age Four free admissions to each ticketed exhibition	$110/year
Affiliate	Free general admission at hundreds of North American attractions 4 free admissions to each ticketed exhibition Free museum admission for 4 adults and all children and grandchildren through high-school age	$180/year
Patron	Free Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts Free general admission at hundreds of North American attractions (visit dia.org for full list of participating venues) Four free admissions to each ticketed exhibition Free museum admission for 4 adults and all children & grandchildren through high school age	$300/year
Contributor	Invitation to SneakPeek Previews of special exhibition Free Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts Free general admission at hundreds of North American attractions (visit dia.org for full list of participating venues) Four free admissions to each ticketed exhibition Free museum admission for 4 adults and all children & grandchildren through high school age	$600/year
Conservator	Special educational and social events Invitation to SneakPeek Previews of special exhibitions Free Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts Free general admission at hundreds of North American attractions (visit dia.org for full list of participating venues) Four free admissions to each ticketed exhibition Free museum admission for 4 adults and all children & grandchildren through high school age	$1,000/year

Supporting Associate	Complimentary John R parking (as available) 2 Exhibition VIP Reservations Discount on facility rental fees for private events Invitations to all DIA Associates events All lower level member benefits included	$2,000/year
Sustaining Associate	Complimentary John R parking (as available) 4 Exhibition VIP Reservations Discount on facility rental fees for private events Invitations to all DIA Associates events Consultation by a DIA curator or conservator upon request Invitations to "Lunch & Learn Series" with DIA curators All lower level member benefits included	$3,000/year
Director's Associate	Complimentary John R parking (as available) 6 Exhibition VIP Reservations Discount on facility rental fees for private events Invitations to all DIA Associates events Consultation by a DIA curator or conservator upon request Invitation to "Lunch & Learn Series" with DIA curators Complimentary copy of Treasures of the DIA upon joining or rejoining Private gallery tour with a DIA curator for friends and family (maximum of 10 individuals) All lower level member benefits included	$5,000/year
Chairman's Associate	Complimentary John R parking (as available) 8 Exhibition VIP Reservations Discount on facility rental fees for private events Invitations to all DIA Associates events Consultation by a DIA curator or conservator upon request Invitation to "Lunch & Learn Series" with DIA curators Complimentary copy of Treasures of the DIA upon joining or rejoining Private gallery tour with a DIA curator for friends and family (maximum of 10 individuals) Private gallery tour with the DIA director for friends and family (maximum of 10 individuals All lower level member benefits included	$10,000/year
Society of Associates	Complimentary John R parking (as available) 10 Exhibition VIP Reservations Discount on facility rental fees for private events Invitations to all DIA Associates events Consultation by a DIA curator or conservator upon request Invitation to "Lunch & Learn Series" with DIA curators Complimentary copy of Treasures of the DIA upon joining or rejoining Private gallery tour with a DIA curator for friends and family (maximum of 10 individuals) Private gallery tour with the DIA director for friends and family (maximum of 10 individuals) Annual Society of Associates dinner Travel opportunities with DIA director All lower level member benefits included	$25,000/year

Become a Member

The DIA welcomes your gifts from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). To help ensure that your gift aligns with IRS tax requirements, no membership benefits will be provided in connection with donations made through DAFs; membership payments should be made by any other non-DAF vehicles.

Explore Auxiliary Groups

The DIA offers a wide range of specialized auxiliary groups for members, allowing them to deepen their engagement with specific collections and programs.

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Affinity Business Partnerships

The DIA Affinity Partner Program is a way to connect our 22,000 member households to support local businesses. Detroit-area businesses in the Affinity program offer select discounts to DIA members when they present a membership card.

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Experience the cultural heartbeat of Detroit with a gift membership to the Detroit Institute of Arts. Now available online!

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