You’d make a great member.

Enjoy all the benefits that come with supporting art in your community.

Join a community of art supporters and visit the Blanton as often as you’d like with these money-saving perks for ALL members:

  • FREE admission to the Blanton, including galleries, Austin by Ellsworth Kelly, and all exhibitions
  • FREE admission to Blanton All Day (monthly event!)
  • $4 all-day parking
  • 10% off in the Museum Store
  • Discounted tickets to B Scene and Blanton Live
  • Behind-the-scenes programs and other member exclusives
  • Reciprocal membership at U.S. college & university art museums

Membership Levels

General Levels

Individual $75

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Just for you.

Membership perks for one adult:

  • Free year-long admission to the museum and Blanton All Day
  • Discounts on parking, programs, and Museum Store purchases
  • Member-only events

Dual $100

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Double the fun.

Membership perks for two adults:

  • Free year-long admission to the museum and Blanton All Day
  • Discounts on parking, programs, and Museum Store purchases
  • Member-only events

Family $125

Side view of couple and their small child and viewing an artwork installation of picture frames.
Bring the whole family.

Membership perks for two adults plus their kids and grandkids under 17:

  • Free year-long admission to the museum and Blanton All Day
  • Discounts on parking, programs, and Museum Store purchases
  • Member-only events

Sustaining $200 — the best deal!

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Have membership, will travel.

Perks on par with a family membership, with added extras:

  • Reciprocal membership at 1200+ museums across North America
  • Two guest passes for free museum admission
  • Access to Museum Travel Alliance

Director’s Circle

Founding $500

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Texas-sized art access.

Get more access with perks like:

  • Reciprocal membership at several Texas art museums
  • Two passes to exhibition preview parties
  • Four guest passes for free museum admission
  • Borrower privileges at UT Libraries

Contributor $750

Artist Jeffrey Gibson giving a group tour of his exhibition. Colorful hanging all around with visitors dotting the gallery.
Curated experiences, artful giving.

A curated list of perks and then some:

  • Two passes to curator-led tours of exhibitions
  • Total of six guest passes for free museum admission
  • Four free parking validations

Patron $1500

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VIP with a purpose.

Benefits at the highest level include:

  • Private group tour for 10 people
  • One complimentary Dual Gift Membership
  • Total of six free parking validations

Upcoming Member Programs

Apr 23
Wednesday | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Members Avant–Garden Party

Mark your calendars for this annual party on the Moody Patio to celebrate Blanton Members of all levels.
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Members Avant–Garden Party

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Take your membership with you when you travel.

All members get reciprocal membership at several U.S. college & university art museums. Reciprocal membership is a chance to sample membership perks at another museum! These include free or reduced admission and discounts at museum stores and cafés.

Sustaining Members & above get reciprocal membership at 1,200+ museums across North America. Director’s Circle Members also get reciprocal membership at several Texas art museums.

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K–12 Educators

Teachers get $10 off any level of membership. Purchase your discounted membership at the museum or by calling us at (512) 471–9880.

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Increase your impact and engagement in the Petal Society.

Looking for more ways to support the Blanton and get exclusive access to art? Join the Petal Society, a new group of engaged patrons that help shape and sustain the museum into the future.


FAQs

Need help downloading your digital membership card? Want to upgrade your membership or add a friend? Not sure if your membership is up to date? We’ve got answers to these questions and more.

Auto-Renewal

Renew your membership before it expires and save 20%. Select auto-renew at checkout and enter discount code AUTO20. Your payment information will be securely stored, and we’ll notify you each year before your card is charged.

Match Your Membership

Double your support at no cost to you. Check if your employer offers a charitable match. Then, fill out your company’s matching gift form, mail the completed form to the museum, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Blanton All Day

Blanton All Day

A full day of art activities and tours, live music, and more. Members always get free admission.

Give Back to the Blanton

Give Back to the Blanton

Can’t join but still want to support our mission? Make a one-time or recurring donation.