Exclusive Museum Access

Unlimited Free Admission

Receive priority access for online ticket reservations and enjoy unlimited free admission.
 

Member Previews

Be among the first to see select exhibitions before they open to the general public.
 

Member Mondays

Take advantage of members-only access to select exhibitions one Monday each month. Visit the galleries without the crowds after hours, from 6 to 9 pm.

Members-Only Events

Monthly Members-only Programs

From intimate musical performances to live theater at the museum, enjoy a variety of special opportunities to engage with art and connect with fellow members. Inspired by current exhibitions and LACMA’s permanent collection, these exclusive monthly programs are currently presented as virtual events.
 

Member Parties and Receptions

Members at all levels enjoy invitations to exclusive member parties at least once a year. These events feature refreshments, live entertainment, family-friendly art-making activities, after-hours access to galleries, and more. 

Members at the Friend level and above are invited to two special after-hours exhibition receptions per year, offering a chance to mingle with fellow members and enjoy light refreshments. A special exhibition preview hour is reserved for Supporter-level members prior to the reception.

Partner-level members are invited to two official opening night celebrations each year, featuring refreshments as well as an exclusive exhibition preview alongside generous donors, curators, local artists, and key museum staff.

Gift Membership

Give your favorite art lover the gift of 12 full months of LACMA―free admission, invitations to members-only events, discounts at the LACMA Store, access to Member Previews, and much more.

Special Tours and Lectures

Art 101 Lectures

Deepen your understanding of an exhibition by taking part in a lecture led by a LACMA curator or educator. Explore the themes, context, inspiration, and curatorial process behind the exhibition and take part in a Q&A session at the end of the presentation. After the lecture, revisit the work presented in the show with a new clarity.
 

Docent Tours

LACMA’s Docent Council is a team of highly skilled and rigorously trained art enthusiasts who offer a wide selection of public tours. Twice a year, members at the Supporter level and above are invited to join a LACMA docent for an exclusive members-only walkthrough of an exhibition where notable works are highlighted, the artist’s life and approach are discussed, and conversation is encouraged.
 

Curator Tours

Twice a year, Partner-level members are invited to take an intimate tour of an exhibition with the curator. On these tours, curators discuss their research process, highlight specific works that speak to the theme of the exhibition, and take questions.

Art 101 Lectures @ LACMA – Rufino Tamayo

Spanning over 60 years of Rufino Tamayo’s prolific career, Rufino Tamayo: Innovation and Experimentation focuses on his longstanding interest in prints as a means of exploring new techniques and furthering experimentation. Curator Rachel Kaplan highlights the artist’s engagement with printmaking and a selection of Mesoamerican sculpture from LACMA’s collection, an important source of inspiration for Tamayo. Access to additional lectures in the Art 101 series is available exclusively to LACMA members.

Discount Benefits

Member Discounts

Enjoy 10% off all gift membership purchases, priority access and discounted tickets to our public programs, and a 10% discount on merchandise at the LACMA Store as well as on dinner at Ray’s and Stark Bar after 6 pm, Friday through Sunday.  

Member Shopping Days

During Member Shopping Days, enjoy double the typical 10% member discount. Take 20% off a range of thoughtfully curated merchandise from the LACMA Store. Keep an eye on your email inbox for your member-exclusive promo code to redeem your discount online.

Complimentary Subscriptions

Connect

Enjoy a complimentary subscription to Connect, LACMA’s monthly calendar of events designed with members in mind. Stay on top of member events, public programs, exhibition openings, and more with this at-a-glance guide to the month ahead.
 

Insider

Members at the Supporter level and above receive a complimentary subscription to Insider, a publication for LACMA supporters that highlights the museum’s latest acquisitions, curatorial initiatives, and special projects. Partner-level members are recognized in this publication for their premium membership gift and generosity.