VMFA members enjoy special privileges such as exclusive access, guest tickets, generous discounts, free parking, and the opportunity to pre-register for classes and programs! As a member, you’ll also be joining a hub of creativity in the RVA community and supporting the museum’s mission to present and preserve Virginia’s renowned art collection for all to enjoy.
VMFA Members at all levels receive the following benefits:
- Free and unlimited admission to all exhibitions
- Invitations to members-only previews of exhibitions
- Members-only hours to ticketed exhibitions with the ability to bring up to two guests for free
- Exclusive early registration for classes
- Free parking during museum hours and events
- 10% discount in the VMFA Shop, Best Café, and Amuse Restaurant
- Discounts on classes, programs, and performances
- Members-only travel opportunities
- Full year’s subscription to VMFA, the magazine for members
- Opportunity to join The Council of VMFA
During our membership year, you’ll enjoy free tickets to four exhibitions! Be among the first to see Benjamin Wigfall and Communications Village and Whitfield Lovell: Passages, opening June 17. You’ll save even more when you return this fall to see the stunning work of photographers Dawoud Bey and Willie Anne Wright.
PLUS - for Mac Kid readers - you will receive a free gift of a VMFA baseball cap PLUS two additional months of membership! That’s 14 months for the price of 12. Please use Promo Code FYA when joining.
This offer is valid through June 20, 2023.
Your membership dues provide vital funding for educational programs, exhibitions, art conservation, and the daily operating expenses that allow VMFA to remain free and open 365 days a year.
Family – $105
Exclusive Opportunities:
- Unlimited free admission for two adults to all ticketed special exhibitions
- Unlimited free admission for all children in household under age of 18 (or up to four grandchildren).
- Major exhibition previews
- Free parking in the VMFA Parking Deck during museum hours and events
- 10% discount in the VMFA Shop, Amuse Restaurant, and Best Café
- Discounts on classes, programs, and ticketed events
- Member-only travel opportunities
- Members-only hours in museum
- Exclusive early registration opportunities for classes
Your contribution is fully tax deductible.
Available Discounts
- Teachers and Out of Town Residents (60 miles outside of Richmond) may receive a $10 discount on any membership level except student level (one discount per membership). Please visit the Visitor Services desk with a valid ID to receive discount.
- Commonwealth of Virginia Employees and Active-Duty Military are eligible for a special $60 Dual or Family membership. Please visit the Visitor Services desk with a valid ID to receive discount.
- A yearlong VMFA Family Membership for a household, comprising one or two adults and children who are all under age 18 will cost $5 for Museums for All participants and will include the same member benefits as those listed under the museum’s General membership levels.
