Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
714.567.3600

Bowers Kidseum
1802 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
714.480.1520

North American Reciprocal Museum Program
All Bowers members at the$175 Contributor level and above enjoy inclusion in the North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM). Join or upgrade today and receive free admission and other member benefits at over 300 prestigious museums across the U.S. and Canada.
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Membership

Enjoy a year of free admission to all Bowers exhibits and Kidseum. You'll also enjoy Gallery Store discounts, members previews, newsletters and many other benefits. Call 714.567.3639 for more information.

  • Two personalized Membership Cards
  • Unlimited free admission to Bowers Permanent Collections, Non-Ticketed Special Exhibitions and Kidseum.
  • Free admission for two people to Specially Ticketed Exhibitions
  • 10% discount in gallery stores (excluding books)
  • Discounts on classes, lectures, symposia, and camps
  • Subscription to The Bowers quarterly Newsletter 'Passport"
  • Invitations to "Members-Only" exhibition previews, open houses and unique travel opportunities
  • Opportunity to join one of the Bowers Affiliate Councils Click here for more information

 

Senior - $45 ($15 is tax deductible)
Includes all benefits listed above for two Seniors age 62 and over (with proof of age), or Students and Teachers (with I.D. or proof of enrollment). Children are not included in this level of membership.
Student - $45 ($15 is tax deductible)
Includes all benefits listed above for two Seniors age 62 and over (with proof of age), or Students and Teachers (with I.D. or proof of enrollment). Children are not included in this level of membership.
Teacher - $45 ($15 is tax deductible)
Includes all benefits listed above for two Seniors age 62 and over (with proof of age), or Students and Teachers (with I.D. or proof of enrollment). Children are not included in this level of membership.
Active - $75 ($45 is tax deductible)
All benefits listed above, including up to four children under 18.
Contributor - $175 ($120 is tax deductible)
Includes all benefits of Active-level membership PLUS: Catalogue selected by Bowers staff, recognition in the member newsletter, two one day guest passes (not for use during specially ticketed exhibitions), and membership to the North American Reciprocal Museum Program which provides free or reduced admission to over 250 museums.
Patron - $ 500 ($435 is tax deductible)
Includes all benefits of Contributor-level membership PLUS: Invitations to selected Fellow events, two additional one day guest passes (four total/not for use during specially ticketed exhibitions), two complimentary audio guides.
Fellow - $1,000 ($935 is tax deductible)
Includes all benefits of Patron-level membership, PLUS: Invitations to champagne openings of new exhibitions, 20% discount in gallery stores (10% on books), special lectures and unique (one of a kind) travel opportunities, two additional one day guest passes (six total/not for use during specially ticketed exhibitions).
President's Circle - $5,000 ($4,925 is tax deductible)
Includes all benefits of Fellows-level membership, PLUS: invitation to the annual Gala, opportunity to attend a behind-the-scenes tour and luncheon for six people with the President, opportunity to host an event at the Museum (rental fee discounted), two additional one day guest passes (eight total/not for use during specially ticketed exhibitions), unlimited complimentary audio guides (up to four per visit).

A portion of your annual membership fee may be tax deductible and plays a vital role in bringing educational programs and special exhibitions to The Bowers Museum and Southern California. You can increase your benefits by becoming a Fellow. Please contact the Bowers membership department at (714) 567-3635 or membership@bowers.org for more information.

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