At the Opening Celebration for André Masson Inside / Outside Surrealism January 26, 2002 Patrons of the McMullen Museum enjoyed French specialties before hearing a talk by Michael Parke-Taylor, curator of the exhibition, and remarks by Allan Gotlieb, collector and former Canadian ambassador to the United States.

A gift to your community

People often call to ask how much the McMullen Museum charges for admission and are surprised to hear that the McMullen Museum is free. "All the time?" Yes, the Museum offers such exhibitions as Saints and Sinners: Caravaggio and the Baroque Image and Edvard Munch: Psyche, Symbol and Expression to the public free of charge. Anyone can come to the McMullen Museum and encounter stunning beauty, enjoy the challenges of great artworks, and learn about the most recent developments in the study of art and culture.

None of this would be possible without the generosity of visitors like you. If you enjoy your experience at the McMullen Museum, please consider making a donation or giving a loved one the gift of a membership to the McMullen Museum. The Museum needs your support to continue to offer the cultural treasures of our world and the insights of leading scholars to everyone, free of charge.

Membership levels

Friends of the McMullen Museum

$50–$249 Friend
$250–$999 Museum Associate

Friends provide vital support for exhibitions and programs of the McMullen Museum. Friends receive invitations to openings for each exhibition and the biannual newsletter with listings of upcoming exhibitions, lectures, symposia, concerts, and films.

Patrons of the McMullen Museum

$1,000–$2,499 Patron
$2,500–$4,999 Sustaining Patron
$5,000–$9,999 Supporting Patron
$10,000 and above Director's Circle Patron

Patrons of the McMullen Museum represent the single most important source of annual income to the Museum for support of exhibitions and their accompanying scholarly catalogues. In addition to the benefits of Friends, Patrons are invited to special previews of exhibitions and other special events throughout the year, specifically designed to bring Patrons closer to the Museum, its mission, and the faculty research that generated each exhibition. Patrons at higher levels receive more individualized opportunities to connect with the Museum.