Friends of Greek and Roman Art: Philodoroi
The Friends of Greek and Roman Art: Philodoroi is designed to bring collectors, devotees, and others who are passionate about classical and ancient art into closer contact with the collection and curators of the Department of Greek and Roman Art. This exclusive group, which meets about four times a year, is essential to the development and well-being of the Department. Annual dues support the Museum and the Department, funding a wide range of projects, including acquisitions, lectures, conservation, and special book purchases for The Onassis Library for Hellenic and Roman Art, as well as a number of other scholarly endeavors. Philodoroi are invited to behind-the-scenes events led by the Department's staff on a variety of topics related to the collection and exhibitions.
Annual Dues
Annual Dues: $10,000 (a portion of dues is tax-deductible)
Under–Forty Annual Dues: $5,000 (a portion of dues is tax-deductible)
Benefits
The Friends of Greek and Roman Art also receive the benefits of a Patron Membership at The Met, including:
- free, express admission to all of The Met's locations with up to four accompanied guests;
- special access to the collection and new exhibitions during Morning Hours, Preview Days, Evening Receptions, and The Met After Hours;
- invitations to Members-only events, concerts, and curator talks;
- access to the Members-only spaces in the Museum;
- 10% discount on all public restaurants and venues at The Met, The Met Cloisters, and The Met Store;
- subscriptions to the What's On calendar and The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin; and
- reciprocal benefits at sixteen museums nationwide.
Membership is offered by invitation only.
Highlights of Past Events
- Private presentation of Odyssey: Jack Whitten Sculpture, 1963–2017 with curators from the Departments of Greek and Roman Art; the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas; and Modern and Contemporary Art
- Day trip to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and to the Harvard Art Museums with special guest Paul Zanker, Dietrich von Bothmer Research Scholar