The Apollo Circle is a special Membership group for individuals ages 21 to 39. Named after the Greek god of youth, the arts, culture, and music, The Apollo Circle engages its Members in a variety of educational and social activities and provides incomparable insights into the Museum's collection and special exhibitions. See the calendar for a list of upcoming Apollo Circle events. Annual dues are $1,000 for individuals or couples; individual Members may each bring one guest to Apollo Circle events. Within the limits prescribed by law, $576 of the annual dues are tax-deductible. Proceeds support The Apollo Circle Fund for Art Conservation.

Apollo Circle Members may view the 2005–2006 Apollo Circle Annual Report.

As a Member of The Apollo Circle, you are invited to exclusive events:

	Evening reception with the Museum's director, Philippe de Montebello Private gallery talks related to the Museum's collection and exhibitions, followed by receptions Luncheon and curatorial tour of a special exhibition on a Monday, when the Museum is closed to the public Discounted tickets to the Apollo Circle Benefit Dance A View from the Top, which includes a curatorial presentation, exhibition viewing, and reception on the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden Behind-the-scenes look at the Museum's various conservation departments

You also receive:

	Free admission for yourself and up to four guests to the Museum and The Cloisters Invitations to select special exhibition previews or viewings Invitations to select weekend lectures offered only to Museum Members Acknowledgment in the Museum's Annual Report and The Apollo Circle Annual Report

Special privileges include:

• Reservations in the Trustees Dining Room, the Museum's exclusive restaurant overlooking Central Park, for Friday and Saturday dinner, weekend brunch, and summer weekday lunch
• Guest cards to treat friends and family in the Trustees Dining Room
• Tickets for complimentary drinks on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Great Hall Balcony Bar and on the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden Café
• Reciprocal Membership in 14 other major art museums across the country
• Discount of 10% on Museum merchandise in Met Stores (including online), plus Double Discount opportunities
• A private holiday shopping day at the Museum
• Opportunity to host private parties in two elegant rooms adjacent to the Trustees Dining Room, with appropriate rental fee

	Illustrated quarterly magazine, the Bulletin The bimonthly printed Calendar You will also have the opportunity (with appropriate fee) to participate in: Travel with the Met, which offers a wide variety of art-oriented trips each year Private mini-courses on art collecting and connoisseurship The Museum's spectacular Benefit Parties, including The Apollo Circle Benefit, the Acquisitions Fund Benefit, and the Family Benefit Exclusive programs for Museum Members, including black-tie events, concert and lecture series, films, art history seminars, and workshops at the Museum and The Cloisters

For more information about The Apollo Circle, please call 212-650-2371, fax 212-396-5040, email apollo.circle@metmuseum.org, or write to: