Membership to the DIA

DIA membership supports the unique history and culture that can’t be found on TV, online or in books, and ensures access to one of the world’s greatest collections of art. DIA members are our most faithful supporters and regular visitors.

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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, Kresge Court, and Vincent
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	Four free admissions to each ticketed exhibiton Free general admission at hundreds of North American attractions Free Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts	$300/year
Contributor	Free general admission at hundreds of North American attractions Free Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts Invitation to SneakPeek Previews of special exhibitions	$600/year
Conservator	Free Bulletin of the Detroit Institute of Arts Invitations to SneakPeek Previews of special exhibitions Special eductional and social events	$1,000/year

Supporting Associate	Invitation to all DIA Associates events & travel opportunities 10% Off discount on facility rental fees for private entertaining 2 VIP Passes for special exhibitions All lower-level member benefits included	$2,000/year
Sustaining Associate	Invitations to "Lunch & Learn Series" with DIA curators Consultation by a DIA curator or conservator upon request Invitation to all DIA Associates events & travel opportunities All lower-level membership benefits included	$3,000/year
Director's Associate	A private gallery tour with a DIA curator for friends and family (maximum of ten individuals) Invitation to a recognition event with the DIA director Complimentary copy of Treasures of the DIA by Salvador Salort-Pons upon joining or upgrading All lower-level membership benefits included	$5,000/year
Chairman's Associate	A private gallery tour with the DIA director for friends and family (maximum of ten individuals) Invitation to a recognition event with DIA director and chairman of the board 25% Off discount on facility rental fees for private entertaining All lower-level membership benefits included	$10,000/year
Society of Associates	Annual Society of Associates dinner prepared and served by DIA director and museum curators and staff A private gallery tour with the DIA director for friends and family (maximum of ten individuals) Invitation to a recognition event with DIA director and chairman of the board All lower-level membership benefits included	$25,000/year

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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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Art has the power to transform lives and build communities. Your support will help us share these experiences for generations to come.

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