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As a member of the National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA), you’ll enjoy special access to all the museum offers while knowing your gift supports dynamic exhibitions, groundbreaking work in conservation and scientific research, new scholarship, and free public programs that inspire lifelong learning. Compare our membership options to find the best fit for you.

Join today and share your passion for the arts and cultures of Asia.

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Become a Member

Start your advocacy for the arts and cultures of Asia and the United States as a Member of NMAA. Your gift will support the museum’s work while giving you access to select members-only programming.

  • Invitations to virtual docent tours of collections
  • 10% discount at the Moongate Cafe
  • Digital membership card
  • Monthly members e-newsletter and communications
  • Exclusive digital wallpaper download
  • 10% discount at our museum store, select Smithsonian museum stores, and SmithsonianStore.com (up to $200)
  • Free admission to Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, in New York

Join as a Member »

All Member benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to annual donor appreciation event
  • Invitations to members-only virtual programs

Join as an Associate »

All Associate benefits, plus:

  • Invitations to select members-only programming in the galleries
  • Special access code for preferred seating at museum concerts and film screenings

Join as an Contributor »

All Contributor benefits, plus

  • 10% discount at select Smithsonian dining facilities
  • Recognition on digital honor roll on our website

Join as a Supporter »

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Join the Friends Circles

Deepen your involvement by joining the Friends Circles. With your support and leadership, the museum can connect thousands of learners with the arts and cultures of Asia and the United States.

All Supporter benefits, plus:

  • Invitations to select exhibition receptions
  • Invitation to annual Friends Day program and dinner reception (ticket fee not included)
  • Invitation to Friends weekend domestic trip (ticket fee not included)
  • 20% discount at select Smithsonian museum stores and SmithsonianStore.com
  • $500 per person discount on one Smithsonian Journeys trip*

The fair market value of benefits is $400 and is not tax deductible.

*Offered to one member and one travel companion on same tour booking, one time only. Not combinable with other offers. Nontransferable. Must be a direct booking with Journeys.

Join the Patrons Circle »

All Patrons Circle benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to annual Friends Day program and dinner reception (gratis)
  • Priority invitation to Friends Circles domestic weekend trip (ticket fee not included)
  • Direct access to Friends Circles liaison for personalized assistance with museum services (e.g., concert reservations)
  • Copy of current museum publication
  • Listing in Smithsonian Annual Report

The fair market value of benefits is $730 and is not tax deductible.

Join the Benefactors Circle »

All Benefactors Circle benefits, plus:

  • Prominent acknowledgment at the entrances to the museum
  • Invitation to one additional Friends Circles program (e.g., collections storage visit)
  • Priority booking of museum space for private events
  • Invitation to All Smithsonian Weekend (ASW) ($75 registration fee per attendee applies)

The fair market value of benefits is $730 and is not tax deductible.

Join the Founders Circle »

All Founders Circle benefits, plus:

  • Private, curator-led tour of major exhibition for you and four guests (upon request)
  • Invitation to exclusive event during All Smithsonian Weekend

The fair market value of benefits is $730 and is not tax deductible.

Join the Sponsors Circle »

All Sponsors Circle benefits, plus:

  • Behind-the-scenes collections visit with curator or conservator for you and four guests (upon request)
  • Invitation to tea with the director

The fair market value of benefits is $730 and is not tax deductible.

Join the Leadership Circle »

Membership benefits are subject to change and availability.

Learn More

Have questions about membership or the Friends Circles? Contact our membership team at FriendsNMAA@si.edu.

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