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Levels of Support
Resident Associate $40 | Resident Enthusiast $55 | Resident Champion $75
Resident Advocate $175 | Resident Contributor $300 | Resident Patron $600
Resident Sponsor $1,000 | Resident Partner $2,500 | Resident Benefactor $5,000
Resident Associate $40 and above
Formerly known as Individual Membership
- Savings on most educational and cultural programs (25%–40%)
- Purchase one ticket per program at the member rate
- Subscription to the monthly Smithsonian Associate catalog
- Several Supporters Only free programs during the year
- 10% discount at Smithsonian museum shops and SmithsonianStore.com
- 10% restaurant discounts in several of the Smithsonian's museum restaurants
- 10% discount on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
- Discounts on Art Collectors Program fine-arts prints
- Eligibility to participate in travel programs sponsored by Smithsonian Journeys
- Opportunity to subscribe to the Smithsonian magazine
Resident Enthusiast $55 and above
Formerly known as Family Membership
- Access to all the above offerings
- Purchase up to six program tickets at the member rate
Resident Champion $75 and above
- Access to all the above offerings
- One Insiders Only free program during the year
- Two complimentary Mingle at the Museum invitations
Resident Advocate $175 and above
- Access to all the above offerings
- Subscription to the Smithsonian magazine
- Recognition on The Smithsonian Associates website
- Recognition in the Smithsonian Associates annual donor list
- Several free Insiders Only programs during the year
Resident Contributor $300 and above
- Access to all of the above offerings
- Advance digital copy of monthly Smithsonian Associate
- Advance ticket purchasing by phone for programs, including summer camps (Embassy events excluded) New!
- No handling fees on phone purchases
- Complimentary invitation for two to a lecture or a performance during the year
Resident Patron $600 and above
- Access to all of the above offerings
- Recognition on annual donor wall plaque in the reception area of TSA's office on the
National Mall
- Complimentary invitations for two to two exclusive receptions with world-class presenters
- Updates from the TSA director about significant Smithsonian developments New!
- Copy of the Smithsonian's annual report New!
Resident Sponsor $1,000 and above
- Access to all of the above offerings
- Complimentary invitation for two to the annual Picnic at the Zoo New!
- Advance ticket purchasing for embassy events New!
- Opportunity for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with a docent New!
- Invitation to purchase tickets for bus trips to out-of town Smithsonian-related events
- One Enthusiast Level membership, including Smithsonian magazine, to give as gift
Resident Partner $2,500 and above
- Access to all of the above offerings
- Priority seating at select events
- Invitation for four to a select private tour of a Smithsonian exhibition New!
- Invitation for two to the Annual Smithsonian Weekend, including receptions, behind-the-scenes tours, and a black-tie dinner at one of the Smithsonian museums New!
- Recognition in the Smithsonian's annual report donor listing New!
Resident Benefactor $5,000 and above
- Access to all of the above offerings
- Complimentary invitation to the Picnic at the Zoo for six in a reserved section New!
- Priority seating at all events New!
- Additional 20% discount on member prices for Art Collectors Program fine-art prints
- Dedicated concierge phone line for inquiries and tickets New!
Refer to IRS Publication 526 for clarification of tax implications.