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When you show your support by becoming a member of the Nasher Museum, your gift helps us present innovative and accessible collections, exhibitions, and public educational programs. All membership gifts are fully tax-deductible and critical to the Nasher Museum’s ability to promote engagement with the visual arts for Duke, Durham, and our national and international communities.
Join now to experience a more intimate relationship with the museum through digital and in-person access to special programs and events, new exhibitions and the permanent collection, discounts in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum Store and the Nasher Café, a subscription to the Nasher Museum email newsletter, and more.
If you prefer to join by mail, simply download the membership form (pdf) and return to:
ATTN: Membership
2001 Campus Drive
Durham, NC 27705
FIND THE MEMBERSHIP LEVEL THAT BEST SUITS YOU!
Please look below for a complete listing of our membership tiers and their benefits. Click the "Join Today" button to make your gift and become a member through our secure online form.
If you have any questions, please contact our membership office by phone at (919) 668-3527 or email at nashermembership@duke.edu.
Student Membership - $20 Benefits for a Student membership include:
- Digital membership card
- Subscription to our email newsletter with the most up-to-date information about activities surrounding each exhibition
- Invitations to in-person and virtual lectures, films, and other museum programs
- 10% daily discount in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Access to our Member Appreciation Week with double member discounts in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Members-only sticker to show your support for the Nasher
Individual Membership - $50 Benefits for an Individual membership include:
- Digital membership card
- Subscription to our email newsletter with the most up-to-date information about activities surrounding each exhibition
- Invitations to in-person and virtual lectures, films, and other museum programs
- 10% daily discount in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Access to our Member Appreciation Week with double member discounts in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Members-only sticker to show your support for the Nasher
Dual / Family Membership - $70 Benefits for the Dual / Family membership are listed below. Items in green are benefits that are in addition to the benefits the previous level of membership receives.
- Digital membership cards for two adults
- Subscription to our email newsletter with the most up-to-date information about activities surrounding each exhibition
- Invitations to in-person and virtual lectures, films, and other museum programs
- 10% daily discount in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Access to our Member Appreciation Week with double member discounts in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Members-only sticker to show your support for the Nasher
Sponsor - $120 Benefits for the Sponsor membership are listed below. Items in green are benefits that are in addition to the benefits the previous level of membership receives.
- Members joining or renewing at the Sponsor level or above can avoid the meters and take advantage of a complimentary parking pass to the Nasher Museum’s lot. (Not available to Duke faculty, staff, or students.)
- Digital membership cards for two adults
- Subscription to our email newsletter with the most up-to-date information about activities surrounding each exhibition
- Invitations to in-person and virtual lectures, films, and other museum programs
- 10% daily discount in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Access to our Member Appreciation Week with double member discounts in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Members-only sticker to show your support for the Nasher
Patron - $250 Benefits for the Patron membership are listed below. Items in green are benefits that are in addition to the benefits the previous level of membership receives.
- Renew at the Patron level or above and enjoy a Nasher Museum tote bag! This light-weight shoulder bag can conveniently be folded and secured into a small roll that can easily be tossed in a backpack or purse to be used around town.
- Reciprocal privileges to more than 1400 NARM and ROAM member institutions
- Complimentary parking pass to the Nasher Museum’s lot. (Not available to Duke faculty, staff, or students.)
- Digital membership cards for two adults
- Subscription to our email newsletter with the most up-to-date information about activities surrounding each exhibition
- Invitations to in-person and virtual lectures, films, and other museum programs
- 10% daily discount in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Access to our Member Appreciation Week with double member discounts in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Members-only sticker to show your support for the Nasher
Sustainer - $500 Benefits for the Sustainer membership are listed below. Items in green are benefits that are in addition to the benefits the previous level of membership receives.
- Invitations for two to exclusive exhibition preview receptions with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres
- A Nasher Museum tote bag! This light-weight shoulder bag can conveniently be folded and secured into a small roll that can easily be tossed in a backpack or purse to be used around town.
- Reciprocal privileges to more than 1400 NARM and ROAM member institution
- Complimentary parking pass to the Nasher Museum’s lot. (Not available to Duke faculty, staff, or students.)
- Digital membership cards for two adults
- Subscription to our email newsletter with the most up-to-date information about activities surrounding each exhibition
- Invitations to in-person and virtual lectures, films, and other museum programs
- 10% daily discount in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Access to our Member Appreciation Week with double member discounts in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Members-only sticker to show your support for the Nasher
Benefactor - $1,000 Benefits for the Benefactor membership are listed below. Items in green are benefits that are in addition to the benefits the previous level of membership receives.
- Renew at our Benefactor level and receive one complimentary catalogue from the Nasher Museum director
- Inclusion as a member into Duke University’s leadership club
- Complimentary Dual/Family membership to give as a gift
- Invitations for two to exclusive exhibition preview receptions with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres
- A Nasher Museum tote bag! This light-weight shoulder bag can conveniently be folded and secured into a small roll that can easily be tossed in a backpack or purse to be used around town.
- Reciprocal privileges to more than 1400 NARM and ROAM member institution
- Complimentary parking pass to the Nasher Museum’s lot. (Not available to Duke faculty, staff, or students.)
- Digital membership cards for two adults
- Subscription to our email newsletter with the most up-to-date information about activities surrounding each exhibition
- Invitations to in-person and virtual lectures, films, and other museum programs
- 10% daily discount in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Access to our Member Appreciation Week with double member discounts in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Members-only sticker to show your support for the Nasher
Brummer Society Bronze - $1,500 Benefits for the Brummer Society Bronze membership are listed below. Items in green are benefits that are in addition to the benefits the previous level of membership receives.
- Invitations to exclusive Brummer Society events
- Priority seating, with notice, at our Signature Artist lectures
- 20% daily discount in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum Store
- Private tour, by appointment, with a Nasher Museum gallery guide
- Inclusion as a member into Duke University’s Washington Duke Society
- One complimentary exhibition catalogue from the Nasher Museum director
- Complimentary Dual/Family membership to give as a gift
- Invitations for two to exclusive exhibition preview receptions with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres
- A Nasher Museum tote bag! This light-weight shoulder bag can conveniently be folded and secured into a small roll that can easily be tossed in a backpack or purse to be used around town.
- Reciprocal privileges to more than 1400 NARM and ROAM member institution
- Complimentary parking pass to the Nasher Museum’s lot. (Not available to Duke faculty, staff, or students.)
- Digital membership cards for two adults
- Subscription to our email newsletter with the most up-to-date information about activities surrounding each exhibition
- Invitations to in-person and virtual lectures, films, and other museum programs
- Access to our Member Appreciation Week with double member discounts in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Members-only sticker to show your support for the Nasher
Brummer Society Silver - $2,500 Benefits for the Brummer Society Silver membership are listed below. Items in green are benefits that are in addition to the benefits the previous level of membership receives.
- Private tour, by appointment, with a Nasher Museum curator
- Priority seating, with notice, to all public programs and lectures
- Inclusion as a Fellow into Duke University’s Washington Duke Society
- Invitations to exclusive Brummer Society events
- 20% daily discount in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum Store
- One complimentary exhibition catalogue from the Nasher Museum director
- Complimentary Dual/Family membership to give as a gift
- Invitations for two to exclusive exhibition preview receptions with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres
- A Nasher Museum tote bag! This light-weight shoulder bag can conveniently be folded and secured into a small roll that can easily be tossed in a backpack or purse to be used around town.
- Reciprocal privileges to more than 1400 NARM and ROAM member institution
- Complimentary parking pass to the Nasher Museum’s lot. (Not available to Duke faculty, staff, or students.)
- Digital membership cards for two adults
- Subscription to our email newsletter with the most up-to-date information about activities surrounding each exhibition
- Invitations to in-person and virtual lectures, films, and other museum programs
- Access to our Member Appreciation Week with double member discounts in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Members-only sticker to show your support for the Nasher
Brummer Society Gold - $5,000 Benefits for the Brummer Society Gold membership are listed below. Items in green are benefits that are in addition to the benefits the previous level of membership receives.
- Private tour, by appointment, with the Nasher Museum director
- Inclusion as a Partner into Duke University’s Washington Duke Society
- Opportunity to host a scholar-led, salon-style discussion in your home with the museum director or curator and invited guests, or a reception at the Nasher Museum, at cost, for up to 50 guests (reservations contingent on the museum’s availability)
- Complimentary copies of all current museum catalogues
- Priority seating, with notice, to all public programs and lectures
- Invitations to exclusive Brummer Society events
- 20% daily discount in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum Store
- Complimentary Dual/Family membership to give as a gift
- Invitations for two to exclusive exhibition preview receptions with complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres
- A Nasher Museum tote bag! This light-weight shoulder bag can conveniently be folded and secured into a small roll that can easily be tossed in a backpack or purse to be used around town.
- Reciprocal privileges to more than 1400 NARM and ROAM member institution
- Complimentary parking pass to the Nasher Museum’s lot. (Not available to Duke faculty, staff, or students.)
- Digital membership cards for two adults
- Subscription to our email newsletter with the most up-to-date information about activities surrounding each exhibition
- Invitations to in-person and virtual lectures, films, and other museum programs
- Access to our Member Appreciation Week with double member discounts in the Parker & Otis at the Nasher Museum store
- Members-only sticker to show your support for the Nasher
Director's Circle - $10,000 In recognition of its most generous donors, the Nasher has established a leadership giving society: The Nasher Museum Director’s Circle.
In addition to all the previous Brummer Society and Membership benefits, members of the Director’s Circle also enjoy:
- unlimited access to all special exhibitions
- exclusive invitations for domestic and international travel with the museum director and curators
- exclusive opportunities to meet and dine with distinguished visiting artists, collectors and scholars in intimate settings
- invitations to private, artist studio tours
- VIP art fair passes and tours with the curators
- and inclusion into Duke University’s President’s Society.
Membership in the Director’s Circle is renewable annually in recognition of a gift of $10,000 or more.
For more information on becoming a member of the Nasher Museum Director’s Circle, please contact Stephanie Wheatley, Deputy Director, Development and Strategy, by email at stephanie.wheatley@duke.edu or renew now at this level with the button below.