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About Membership
At MCASD, we want you to continually discover new ways to experience, support and learn from the Museum’s programs. We hope exploring our galleries and community becomes part of your lifestyle. Our Membership levels—Discovery, Wanderlust, and Enthusiast—make up The Community: A place where we can experience our ever-changing world through the prism of contemporary art together and often.
For gifted memberships, please contact membership@mcasd.org or (858) 454-3541 x162
General Membership Benefits for All Levels:
— Annual free unlimited admission to MCASD La Jolla
— Personalized digital membership card(s)
— 10% discount on purchases at The Shop and The Kitchen at MCASD
— Invitations to Members' Exhibition Receptions
— Complimentary or discounted tickets for MCASD programs and events
All Memberships are valid for a year from date of purchase. Renewals are automatically charged on the membership expiration day unless opted out by the member. Auto-renewal reminders are sent two months before expiration and the month of expiration.
All Memberships are fully tax deductible.
Discover a place to belong; discover a new community.
Package includes all Membership benefits, plus:
— 1 Complimentary Guest Entry with each visit*
— Invitation for 1 to Member Exclusive Exhibition Celebrations
*Member must be present for guest entry
Wander further into the world of art and share the experience with friends or family members.
Package includes all Discovery benefits, plus:
— Annual Admission for 2 Named Members
— 2 Complimentary Guest Passes
— Complimentary reciprocal admission nationwide (Mod/Co, ROAM).
— Invitation for 2 to Member Exclusive Exhibition Celebrations
Connect with art on a deeper level as an Enthusiast Member.
Package includes all Wanderlust benefits, plus:
— 2 Additional Complimentary Guest Passes (Total of 4)
— Complimentary reciprocal admission nationwide (Mod/Co, NARM)
Please note that we are discontinuing the Ardent Membership level. Please contact membership@mcasd.org if you have questions or want more information.
Art Pass is a free Membership to MCASD available to San Diego County and Tijuana residents ages 18 through 25 years old. Enjoy unlimited admission, invitations to member events and programs, and more!
Interested? Please apply online here.
Applications may take 7-10 business days to process. *Must provide birthday for age verification.
Avant Garde is MCASD’s vibrant community of young professionals, emerging art enthusiasts, collectors, and creators. Membership in Avant Garde offers unparalleled, behind-the-scenes access to contemporary art, connecting you with artists, curators, collectors, and like-minded peers. Avant Garde invites you to participate in curated, artful experiences, private tours of renowned and cutting-edge galleries, and exclusive viewings of private, in-home collections. Immerse yourself in this dynamic network of innovators and creatives committed to MCASD, all while keeping a finger on the pulse of the ever-evolving world of contemporary art.
Members of Avant Garde provide financial support for the Museum and cultivate future leadership by developing and nurturing the next generation of art collectors and community leaders. Join Avant Garde today and be a part of this next generation.
Questions about Avant Garde? Please contact Sophia McManigal, Individual Giving Manager, at 619-704-0698 or smcmanigal@mcasd.org.
Interested in taking your support to the next level? Learn about MCASD's Giving Circles.