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Membership

Join us! Albright-Knox Members receive free admission year round, 10% off in AK Café and Shop AK, invitations to Members-only events, and more.

Become an Individual, Family, or Professional Member for our most popular benefits; consider an Associate, Contributor, or Sustainer membership to strengthen your support and share your experience; become a Contemporary supporter to participate in our Convergence Series; or join our most engaged supporters in our Donor Circles for exclusive events and behind-the-scenes tours.

Please visit our Member FAQs page for information on your membership during our AK360 Campus Development and Expansion Project. For additional questions, please contact 716.270.8247 or membership@albrightknox.org.

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Membership Levels and Benefits

Every membership includes:

Unlimited free admission to the Albright-Knox’s collection and special exhibitions
Invitations to special Members-only events
A 10% discount in Shop AK and AK Café
A 10% discount at select establishments in the Elmwood Village
Free or discounted admission to classes and events, including After Hours at AK
Subscriptions to the Albright-Knox's bi-monthly Members' calendar and monthly email newsletter
An Albright-Knox Member window decal
Free admission to a number of museums across New York State through the Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program
A reduced-price subscription to Aperture Magazine

Please click “Join, Renew, or Give” under any of the membership levels below and you will be redirected to our partner’s site—Blackbaud.com—for secure payment.

Individual ($25–50)

Enjoy basic benefits and discounts for one adult. Student and senior pricing is available.

Individual ($50)
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Individual Student ($25)
For full-time and part-time students
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Individual Senior ($30)
For ages 62 and over
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Family ($60–75)

Enjoy basic benefits and discounts for two adults and any children under 18 in the household. Grandparent and dual senior options are also available.

Family ($75)
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Grandparent ($60)
For ages 62 and over
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Dual Senior ($60)
For ages 62 and over
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Professional ($90)

Enjoy basic benefits and discounts for two adults and any children under 18 in the household, plus:

Free admission to quarterly After Hours at AK events, featuring cocktails and behind-the-scenes conversation

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Associate ($150) – Best Value!

Enjoy basic benefits and discounts for two adults and any children under 18 in the household, plus:

Free admission to quarterly After Hours at AK events, featuring cocktails and behind-the-scenes conversation
Two complimentary guest passes
Reciprocal admission to the permanent collections of more than 900 museums throughout North America
The opportunity to participate in the Members' Travel Series

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Contributor ($300)

Enjoy basic benefits and discounts for two adults and any children under 18 in the household, plus:

Free admission to quarterly After Hours at AK events, featuring cocktails and behind-the-scenes conversation
Four complimentary guest passes
Free parking in the Albright-Knox's lot
Reciprocal admission to the permanent collections of more than 900 museums throughout North America
The opportunity to participate in the Members' Travel Series

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Sustainer ($500)

Enjoy basic benefits and discounts for two adults and any children under 18 in the household, plus:

Free admission to quarterly After Hours at AK events, featuring cocktails and behind-the-scenes conversation
Six complimentary guest passes
One complimentary Family membership to share
Free parking in the Albright-Knox's lot
Recognition in the museum’s Annual Report
Reciprocal admission to the permanent collections of more than 900 museums throughout North America
The opportunity to participate in the Members' Travel Series

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Contemporary—NEW ($600)*

Enjoy basic benefits and discounts for two adults and any children under 18 in the household, plus:

Free admission to quarterly After Hours at AK events, featuring cocktails and behind-the-scenes conversation
Six complimentary guest passes
One complimentary Family membership to share
Free parking in the Albright-Knox's lot
Recognition in the museum’s Annual Report
Reciprocal admission to the permanent collections of more than 900 museums throughout North America
The opportunity to participate in the Members' Travel Series
Two tickets to each event in the Convergence Series (exclusively for Contemporary Members and Donor Circles Members), which pairs internationally acclaimed artistic talent with the dynamic innovators of Buffalo’s cultural scene

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* Monthly payments of $50 available

Donor Circles

The Donor Circles are a social and cultural gateway to the Albright-Knox, connecting your philanthropic support with unique museum experiences. Whether you are a long-time art lover or new to the art world, a Donor Circles membership will deepen your relationship with the Albright-Knox and Buffalo’s arts community.

Members at the Convergence Series event Tailgate at the Museum. Photograph by MK Photo.

Members at the Convergence Series event Carnival at the Museum. Photograph by Joseph Popiolkowski.

Every Donor Circles membership includes:

Basic benefits and discounts (see above) for two adults and any children under 18 in your household
Quarterly updates from curatorial staff on art shows in New York City
Invitations to biannual private curator tours of special exhibitions
Ten complimentary guest passes
One complimentary Family membership (for Clyfford Still Circle Members) or Associate membership (for Andy Warhol Circle Members and above) to share
Free parking in the Albright-Knox's lot
Recognition in the museum’s Annual Report
Reciprocal admission to the permanent collections of more than 900 museums throughout North America
Invitations to quarterly After Hours at AK events, featuring cocktails and behind-the-scenes conversation
Invitations to the Convergence Series, which pairs internationally acclaimed artistic talent with the dynamic innovators of Buffalo’s cultural scene
The opportunity to participate in the Director’s Travel Series
Opportunities to join dinners and welcome receptions for visiting artists

Clyfford Still Circle ($1,000)

Enjoy all Donor Circles benefits, including:

Opportunities to join dinners and welcome receptions for visiting artists
The opportunity to participate in the Director’s Travel Series

Andy Warhol Circle ($2,500)

Enjoy all Clyfford Still Circle benefits, plus:

Complimentary admission for two to the music series of your choice
A complimentary Associate membership to share with a friend

Jackson Pollock Circle ($5,000)

Enjoy all Andy Warhol Circle benefits, plus:

A private tour of the Albright-Knox for up to ten guests with Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director Dr. Janne Sirén or one of the museum’s curators
A private lunch for you and up to four guests with Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director Dr. Janne Sirén

Georgia O’Keeffe Circle ($10,000)

Enjoy all Jackson Pollock Circle benefits, plus:

Opportunities for VIP access and tours with members of senior museum staff to one annual major North American art fair (for example, Frieze, Armory Show, or Art Basel Miami Beach)
Complimentary copies of all exhibition catalogues published by the Albright-Knox during the year

Henri Matisse Circle ($25,000)

Enjoy all Georgia O’Keeffe Circle benefits, plus:

Complimentary admission to all classes and events
The opportunity to dine with Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director Dr. Janne Sirén at his home

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