Friends of the American Wing
Founded in 1960 "to foster the growing interest of antiquarians, collectors, and students in the work of The American Wing," the Friends group—the first of its kind in the nation—engages enthusiasts of American art and culture with curator-led talks, lectures, tours, opening receptions, and an annual spring day trip featuring visits to outside collections and sites. The Wing is privileged to hold one of the most consequential and expansive collections of historical American art and design in the world, and Friends’ dues support the Museum and the Department, including the acquisition of works of art. The ongoing evolution of the American Wing—mirroring the complexity and diversity of our nation—makes this an exciting time to join the Friends.
Annual Dues
Annual Dues: $5,000 (a portion of dues is tax-deductible)
Benefits
Friends of the American Wing receive the following benefits:
- An annual new-year gathering with collectors and colleagues from across the country, highlighting recent acquisitions in the galleries
- Day trips to local public and private sites and collections with American Wing curators (past visits to the Princeton University Art Museum; Brooklyn Museum and Botanic Gardens; Woodland Cemetery)
- Special lectures and conversations hosted in the Wing (past programs on metalworker Samuel Yellin; Black craftspeople; and John Singer Sargent)
The Friends of the American Wing 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.