Frequently Asked Questions
May I visit the Museum without my membership cards?
I just joined/renewed at the Ambassador membership level; how can I utilize my general admission benefit at participating museums without my membership cards?
How can I make a change to my contact information?
How can I purchase a Student Level Membership?
When will my special exhibition tickets be mailed to me?
Assistance
The Membership Department can be reached Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at (215) 684-7840, or by e-mail at for assistance with any of the following:
- Benefits information
- Change of address
- Replacement cards
- Renewing or upgrading your membership
- Other questions regarding your membership
Gift Membership
Enrich the lives of your family and friends with a year of art, music, and inspiration. Treat them to world-class collections, exhibitions, concerts, tours, and more!
Gift memberships are available at the Individual level and above. Your gift recipient will enjoy a full year of exclusive membership benefits from the date that they activate the gift. Gift memberships must be activated within one year of purchase.
How to purchase:
- Online
- Call: Member Services office at (215) 684-7840, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Visit: Any Membership or Visitor Services Desk in the Museum or the main Museum store
Redeeming Your Admission and Ticket Benefits
Admission: Present your membership card(s) at any Visitor Services Desk to receive free Museum admission.
Tickets: Reserve your free exhibition tickets in advance through the Museum’s Ticket Center at (215) 235-SHOW (7469), online, or at any Visitor Services Desk in the Museum.
Guest Passes: Call Member Services at (215) 684-7840, or by e-mail at to request your free guest passes.
Admission at Partner Museums: Present your Philadelphia Museum of Art membership card (Ambassador level and above) at our partner museums.
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General Information
Member Discounts
Present your membership card in the Museum for these valuable members-only discounts:
Present your membership card in the Museum for these valuable members-only discounts:
- Parking: first hour free, $6 for the next 4 hours, and $2 for each additional hour
- Stores: 10% off regularly priced merchandise
- STARR Restaurant and Cafés in the Museum: 10% off all purchases, including Art After 5 dining
Tax Deductibility
Your membership contribution, less the fair market value of the benefits you receive, is tax deductible. Please refer to the information below for the Museum’s estimate of the tax deductible portion of your membership:
| Student | all but $14 is tax deductible |
| Individual | all but $14 is tax deductible |
| Dual Plus | all but $28 is tax deductible |
| Family & Friends | all but $88 is tax deductible |
| Ambassador | all but $88 is tax deductible |
| Sustainer | all but $120 is tax deductible |
| Sponsor | all but $144 is tax deductible |
| Patron | all but $244 is tax deductible |
For more information, please contact Membership by phone at (215) 684-7840, by fax at (215) 235-0042, or by e-mail at .
