Join NMOA

Membership

Passionate about art and culture? 

Members enjoy free admission year-round and a more intimate experience at New Jersey’s largest art and science museum. Enjoy special access to just-for-members virtual and in-person events centered around new exhibitions and celebrated permanent collections, while helping to support the Museum’s mission.

standing visitor looking at painting at newark museum of art

Student: $30

  • Free admission for one adult

MEMBER BENEFITS:

  • Personalized membership card(s)
  • Free admission year-round
  • 10% discount at the Museum Shops
  • Exclusive access to Member Experiences and Just-for-Members Mornings
  • Invitations to openings and special events
  • Express entry for popular programs
  • Priority registration and discounts on public programs and arts workshops
  • Reciprocal free admission days at Liberty Science Center dates for 2024: 1/20, 2/25, 3/16, 5/19, 6/23, 7/7, 8/24, 9/21, 12/15
visitors at newark museum of art looking at exhibit in display case

Senior (65+): $50

  • Free admission for one adult

MEMBER BENEFITS:

  • Personalized membership card(s)
  • Free admission year-round
  • 10% discount at the Museum Shops
  • Exclusive access to Member Experiences and Just-for-Members Mornings
  • Invitations to openings and special events
  • Express entry for popular programs
  • Priority registration and discounts on public programs and arts workshops
  • Reciprocal free admission days at Liberty Science Center dates for 2024: 1/20, 2/25, 3/16, 5/19, 6/23, 7/7, 8/24, 9/21, 12/15
visitors looking at art work at newark museum of art

Educator: $50

  • Free admission for one adult
  • 25% off private Professional Development for the school (minimum 10 teachers)
  • 15% off admission for one field trip of 100 or more students

MEMBER BENEFITS:

  • Personalized membership card(s)
  • Free admission year-round
  • 10% discount at the Museum Shops
  • Exclusive access to Member Experiences and Just-for-Members Mornings
  • Invitations to openings and special events
  • Express entry for popular programs
  • Priority registration and discounts on public programs and arts workshops
  • Reciprocal free admission days at Liberty Science Center dates for 2024: 1/20, 2/25, 3/16, 5/19, 6/23, 7/7, 8/24, 9/21, 12/15
standing visitor looking at painting at newark museum of art

Active Military/Veteran: $50

  • Free admission for one adult

MEMBER BENEFITS:

  • Personalized membership card(s)
  • Free admission year-round
  • 10% discount at the Museum Shops
  • Exclusive access to Member Experiences and Just-for-Members Mornings
  • Invitations to openings and special events
  • Express entry for popular programs
  • Priority registration and discounts on public programs and arts workshops
  • Reciprocal free admission days at Liberty Science Center dates for 2024: 1/20, 2/25, 3/16, 5/19, 6/23, 7/7, 8/24, 9/21, 12/15

Individual: $60

  • Free admission for one adult

MEMBER BENEFITS:

  • Personalized membership card(s)
  • Free admission year-round
  • 10% discount at the Museum Shops
  • Exclusive access to Member Experiences and Just-for-Members Mornings
  • Invitations to openings and special events
  • Express entry for popular programs
  • Priority registration and discounts on public programs and arts workshops
  • Reciprocal free admission days at Liberty Science Center dates for 2024: 1/20, 2/25, 3/16, 5/19, 6/23, 7/7, 8/24, 9/21, 12/15
couple sitting on bench in front of gallery wall in newark museum of art

Dual: $70

  • Free admission for two adults

MEMBER BENEFITS:

  • Personalized membership card(s)
  • Free admission year-round
  • 10% discount at the Museum Shops
  • Exclusive access to Member Experiences and Just-for-Members Mornings
  • Invitations to openings and special events
  • Express entry for popular programs
  • Priority registration and discounts on public programs and arts workshops
  • Reciprocal free admission days at Liberty Science Center dates for 2024: 1/20, 2/25, 3/16, 5/19, 6/23, 7/7, 8/24, 9/21, 12/15
Family looking at Greek vase in display case in Newark Museum of Art

Family: $80

  • Free admission for two adults plus all children (through age 17)
  • 10% off Camp NMOA registration
  • 10% off any course (youth or adult)
  • Birthday parties will have access to exclusive use of Animal Kingdom space for 1 hour*
  • 1 free Art After Dark event (up to 4 people)*
  • 2 VIP seats for 1 day during the Newark Black Film Festival with the purchase of a Festival Pass*
  • Access to free programs—Art, Science, Planetarium and Creative Play

*Contact Tiffany Wooten to access Animal Kingdom for birthday parties, a free Art After Dark event, and VIP seats for Newark Black Film Festival: twooten@newarkmuseumart.org

MEMBER BENEFITS:

  • Personalized membership card(s)
  • Free admission year-round
  • 10% discount at NMOA Shop
  • Exclusive access to Member Experiences and Just-for-Members Mornings
  • Invitations to openings and special events
  • Express entry for popular programs
  • Priority registration and discounts on public programs and arts workshops
  • Reciprocal free admission days at Liberty Science Center dates for 2024: 1/20, 2/25, 3/16, 5/19, 6/23, 7/7, 8/24, 9/21, 12/15
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Library Pass Program: $100

As a Library Pass member, your library will receive two membership cards for your Library’s patrons, each allowing the following:

  • Free admission for two adults and all children in the household
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Shops

Patron: $150

  • Free admission for two adults plus all children (through age 17)
  • 15% discount at NMOA Shop
  • 10% off Camp NMOA registration
  • Two guest passes (one-time use)
  • Two parking passes (one-time use)
  • Reciprocal admission to art museums around the country through MARP (Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program).
  • 10% off any course (youth or adult)
  • Birthday parties will have access to exclusive use of Animal Kingdom space for 1 hour*
  • 1 free Art After Dark event (up to 4 people)*
  • 2 VIP seats for 1 day during the Newark Black Film Festival with the purchase of a Festival Pass*
  • Access to free programs—Art, Science, Planetarium and Creative Play

*Contact Tiffany Wooten to access Animal Kingdom for birthday parties, a free Art After Dark event, and VIP seats for Newark Black Film Festival: twooten@newarkmuseumart.org

PLUS…

  • Personalized membership card(s)
  • Free admission year-round
  • Exclusive access to Member Experiences and Just-for-Members Mornings
  • Invitations to openings and special events
  • Express entry for popular programs
  • Priority registration and discounts on public programs and arts workshops
  • Reciprocal free admission days at Liberty Science Center dates for 2024: 1/20, 2/25, 3/16, 5/19, 6/23, 7/7, 8/24, 9/21, 12/15
seated woman looking at painting at newark museum of art

Sustainer: $300

  • Free admission for two adults plus all children (through age 17)
  • 15% discount at NMOA Shop
  • 10% off Camp NMOA registration
  • 4 guest passes (one-time use)
  • 4 parking passes (one-time use)
  • Reciprocal admission to over 800 art museums around the country through MARP (Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program),  NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum) and ROAM (Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums)
  • 10% off any course (youth or adult)
  • Birthday parties will have access to exclusive use of Animal Kingdom space for 1 hour*
  • 1 free Art After Dark event (up to 4 people)*
  • 2 VIP seats for 1 day during the Newark Black Film Festival with the purchase of a Festival Pass*
  • Access to free programs—Art, Science, Planetarium and Creative Play

*Contact Tiffany Wooten to access Animal Kingdom for birthday parties, a free Art After Dark event, and VIP seats for Newark Black Film Festival: twooten@newarkmuseumart.org

PLUS…

  • Personalized membership card(s)
  • Free admission year-round
  • Exclusive access to Member Experiences and Just-for-Members Mornings
  • Invitations to openings and special events
  • Express entry for popular programs
  • Priority registration and discounts on public programs and arts workshops
  • Reciprocal free admission days at Liberty Science Center dates for 2024: 1/20, 2/25, 3/16, 5/19, 6/23, 7/7, 8/24, 9/21, 12/15
May 14, 2023 | Art Ball. Photo by Mike Peters. front entrance newark museum of art

Benefactor: $600

  • Free admission for two adults plus all children (through age 17)
  • 15% discount at NMOA Shop
  • 10% off Camp NMOA registration
  • 5 guest passes (one-time use)
  • 5 parking passes (one-time use)
  • Free admission for two guests each time you visit the Museum
  • Two complimentary tickets to one public program (reservation must be made through the Membership Department)
  • Reciprocal admission to over 800 art museums around the country through MARP (Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program),  NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum) and ROAM (Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums)
  • 10% off any course (youth or adult)
  • Birthday parties will have access to exclusive use of Animal Kingdom space for 1 hour*
  • 1 free Art After Dark event (up to 4 people)*
  • 2 VIP seats for 1 day during the Newark Black Film Festival with the purchase of a Festival Pass*
  • Access to free programs—Art, Science, Planetarium and Creative Play

*Contact Tiffany Wooten to access Animal Kingdom for birthday parties, a free Art After Dark event, and VIP seats for Newark Black Film Festival: twooten@newarkmuseumart.org

PLUS…

  • Personalized membership card(s)
  • Free admission year-round
  • Exclusive access to Member Experiences and Just-for-Members Mornings
  • Invitations to openings and special events
  • Express entry for popular programs
  • Priority registration and discounts on public programs and arts workshops
  • Reciprocal free admission days at Liberty Science Center dates for 2024: 1/20, 2/25, 3/16, 5/19, 6/23, 7/7, 8/24, 9/21, 12/15
man and woman sitting in gallery looking at art work newark museum of art

Fellow: $1500

  • Free admission for two adults plus all children (through age 17)
  • 20% discount at NMOA Shop
  • 6 guest passes (one-time use), 6 parking passes (one-time use)
  • Free admission for two guests each time you visit the Museum
  • Two complimentary tickets to one public program (reservation must be made through the Membership Department)
  • A complimentary Dual or Family membership to give as a gift
  • An invitation to attend one Founder’s Society event during the year
  • One complimentary private docent-led tour for up to 10 guests (advance reservation required)
  • Reciprocal admission to over 800 art museums around the country through MARP (Museum Alliance Reciprocal Program),  NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum) and ROAM (Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums)
  • 10% off any course (youth or adult)
  • Birthday parties will have access to exclusive use of Animal Kingdom space for 1 hour*
  • 1 free Art After Dark event (up to 4 people)*
  • 2 VIP seats for 1 day during the Newark Black Film Festival with the purchase of a Festival Pass*
  • Access to free programs—Art, Science, Planetarium and Creative Play

*Contact Tiffany Wooten to access Animal Kingdom for birthday parties, a free Art After Dark event, and VIP seats for Newark Black Film Festival: twooten@newarkmuseumart.org

PLUS…

  • Personalized membership card(s)
  • Free admission year-round
  • Exclusive access to Member Experiences and Just-for-Members Mornings
  • Invitations to openings and special events
  • Express entry for popular programs
  • Priority registration and discounts on public programs and arts workshops
  • Reciprocal free admission days at Liberty Science Center dates for 2024: 1/20, 2/25, 3/16, 5/19, 6/23, 7/7, 8/24, 9/21, 12/15

Founder’s Society

More than a membership program, Founder’s Society combines the impact of philanthropy, meaningful engagement with artists, curators, and specialists, and behind-the-scenes access to public and private collections. Members enjoy curated cultural encounters and “Founder’s First” experiences with friends and like-minded individuals throughout the year.

Learn more.

Director’s Circle: $2,500

$2,250 tax deductible

President’s Circle: $5,000

$4,700 tax deductible

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Chairman’s Circle: $10,000

$9,650 tax deductible

Leaders Circle: $15,000

$14,420 tax deductible

Visionaries Circle: $25,000

$24,460 tax deductible

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