Membership
Join our community
A Cooper Hewitt membership is a passport to design stories of the past, present, and future. By becoming a member, you join a community of design enthusiasts committed to preserving and sharing one of the most diverse and comprehensive design collections in existence.
When you join, you’ll enjoy unlimited free admission, half-price tickets for guests, access to special member events, savings at the cafe and SHOP Cooper Hewitt, and more.
Join today and receive your complimentary invitation to the Summer Garden Party, an evening of conversation, music, refreshments, and exclusive after-hours access to the museum.
Friends
Individual $75
- Free admission and benefits for one
- Discounted subscriptions to design publications
- Discounts to neighborhood restaurants and shops
- Quarterly e-newsletter
- Student, senior, and disability discount available
Dual/Household $125
All Individual benefits, plus:
- Free admission and benefits for two adults and children or grandchildren under 18
- Student, senior, and disability discount available
Patrons
Design Insider $350
All Dual/Household benefits, plus:
- Special access to design and art fairs
- Two complimentary guest passes
- Private design studio visits
- Free or discounted admission to 30+ art museums
- Subscription to Smithsonian Magazine
Design Advocate $750
All Design Insider benefits, plus:
- Opportunities to be involved in acquisitions for the museum’s collection
- Curator-led exhibition tours and private viewings
- Recognition in Annual Donor listings
Global Design $1,500
All Design Advocate benefits, plus:
- Invitation to the annual State of Design summit
- Complimentary Cooper Hewitt publication
- 20% discount at SHOP Cooper Hewitt
- Recognition as a Smithsonian Giving Circles member
- 20% discount at all Smithsonian museum shops
Circles
Design Circle $2,500
All Global Design benefits, plus:
- Curator-led tour of a design fair
- Invitation to the Annual Smithsonian Weekend in Washington, DC
- Complimentary Dual/Household Membership to give as a gift
Curator’s Circle $5,000
All Design Circle benefits, plus:
- Private docent-led tour of an exhibition of your choice, for up to four guests
- Consultation opportunities with Cooper Hewitt curators, conservators, and other experts
Director’s Circle $10,000
All Curator’s Circle benefits, plus:
- Private breakfast and curator-led tour of an exhibition of your choice
- Invitation to the annual Director’s Luncheon
Membership Highlights
