Become a Friend, make a difference
Discover and celebrate the arts of Asia and experience cross-cultural connections. Join the Friends of the Freer and Sackler.
As a Friend, you receive insider access to the museums through curator tours, members-only events, reserved seating at performances, young professional opportunities, domestic and international travel invitations, gift shop discounts, and more.
Your contribution provides crucial support for:
- World-class exhibitions
- Acclaimed Asian films and outstanding music and dance performances
- Engaging ImaginAsia family programs
- Exciting annual festivals celebrating Asian holidays and traditions
- Innovative art conservation and scientific research laboratories
- Critical art acquisitions
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All memberships include
Member newletters
10% select shop discounts
Advance notice for special events
Reserved seating at performances
Discount tickets for special events
Members-only access
Global connections
Young Professional opportunities
Young Professionals

Opportunities include networking events, embassy receptions, happy hours, and domestic travel to Asia Week in New York City $ extra charge.
Membership levels and benefit highlights
Individual
$150
Contributors
$250

Enjoy all privileges of the Individual level for two people, plus:
- One art publication
- An invitation to embassy receptions, as available Reservation required
Supporters
$500

Enjoy all privileges of the Contributors level, plus:
- An invitation to one exhibition opening reception Reservation required
- An invitation to one curator-led exhibition tour Reservation required
Patrons’ Circle
$1,500

Enjoy all privileges of the Supporters level, plus:
- Monthly insider opportunities
- An invitation to two exhibition opening receptions Reservation required
- An invitation to the annual F|S Friends Day $ extra charge
- An invitation to travel on curator-led tours of American museums and collections $ extra charge
Director’s Circle
$3,000

Enjoy all privileges of the Patrons’ Circle, plus:
- An invitation to the annual F|S Friends Day
- One additional art publication
- An invitation to participate in curator-led international travel $ extra charge
- An invitation to a Friends weekend in New York City during Asia Week $ extra charge
Founders’ Circle
$5,000

Enjoy all privileges of the Director’s Circle, plus:
- Listing on donor panels displayed in the Freer and Sackler museums
- Discounted accommodations and dining at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C.
- Priority booking of event space $ extra charge
Sponsors’ Circle
$10,000

Enjoy all privileges of the Founders’ Circle, plus:
- A personalized tour of the collection and cocktails for you and four guests (upon request)
Leadership Circle
$20,000 and above

Enjoy all privileges of the Sponsors’ Circle, plus:
- An invitation to an intimate salon-style dinner with the director and museum experts
The value of benefits per level: Individual–fully tax-deductible, Contributors $36, Supporters $236, Patrons’ Circle $436, Directors’ Circle $792, Founders’ Circle $792, Sponsors’ Circle $852, Leadership Circle $1,052; Young Professionals add-on $25 per member. Remainders are tax-deductible.
Friends Council
- Gale Awaya McCallum, Co-chair
- Christina Carr, Co-chair
- Robin Berrington
- Lucy Conboy
- Ronald Costell and Marsha Swiss
- Christine Freidel
- Helen Hsing
- Lisa Jorgenson
- Nancy K. Mannes
- Iris and Larry Miller
- Susan Papadopoulos
- Hedy and David Rehfuss
- Gretchen Welch
- Heidi Werntz
- Sidelle Wertheimer
- Penny and David Yao
Young Professional Advisory Board
- Holly Barzyk
- Minh Dang
- Erum Jilani
- Kristin Kittredge
- Ceren Ozer
- Erdal Sarper
- Albert Ting
- Adam Wallwork
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Contact Us
For more information, please contact our membership team at 202.633.0520 or FSFriends@si.edu.