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
Auto-Renewal for Memberships
Remembering to renew your membership can be a hassle. Opt-in to auto renew, and your membership will automatically renew at the end of each term, ensuring that you continue to enjoy all the benefits without any interruptions.
HOW IT WORKS
You can opt into this feature —whether you’re a new or renewing member.
For Renewing members, simply log in to your membership account at dia.org/support, follow the steps to renew your membership and remember to click ‘Auto Renew’ at the checkout page. For new members, follow the steps to join and check the 'Auto Renew' at the checkout page.
For Auxiliary Memberships, if you also have auxiliary memberships, follow the same steps and make sure to check the ‘Auto Renew’ box for each membership. Both your DIA membership and auxiliary memberships will renew simultaneously.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• You must select all your DIA memberships and auxiliaries for the renewal to take effect.
• Discounts cannot be applied to auto renewals
KEY BENEFITS
Uninterrupted Access Continue to enjoy all the exclusive benefits, updates, and services without any breaks.
• Seamless Experience
• No need to manually renew your membership—stay connected without any hassle.
• You will receive an email confirmation one month before the charge.
• Ensure your payment information is up to date to avoid any interruptions in your membership.
Membership Levels
| Individual |
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$65/year |
| Companion |
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$80/year |
| Senior |
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$60/year |
| Family Plus |
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$110/year |
| Affiliate |
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$180/year |
| Patron |
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$300/year |
| Contributor |
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$600/year |
| Conservator |
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$1,000/year |
| Supporting Associate |
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$2,000/year |
| Sustaining Associate |
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$3,000/year |
| Director's Associate |
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$5,000/year |
| Chairman's Associate |
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$10,000/year |
| Society of Associates |
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$25,000/year |
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.
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.
Give the gift of art
Gift Memberships purchased online begin immediately. To schedule a gift membership start date please reach out to the call center prior to purchasing (313) 833-7971.