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Patrons Circle

Be a part of history! The Patrons of Carnegie Museums have a 130-year-old legacy of leadership giving. They trust the Carnegie Museums as places of unparalleled learning and connection.

All patrons enjoy:

  • All donor-level benefits
  • Free museum admission and free unlimited educational films at The Rangos Giant Cinema
  • Optional complimentary Family Gift Membership**
  • Recognition online
  • Private educator-led tour for up to 12 people at any of the four Carnegie Museums
  • Invitation to a special viewing of a Rangos Giant Cinema film*
  • Invitations to exclusive Donor and Patrons Circle events (behind-the-scenes encounters, conversations with curators, and more)
  • Personalized Services line: 412.622.5772

Patron Levels

1895 Society

$1,895-$2,499

  • 2 adults + 2 children + 8 guests
  • Monthly payment options available
Join or Renew

Curators Society

$2,500-$4,999

  • 2 adults + 2 children + 8 guests
  • Private event with a Museum Curator
  • Monthly payment options available
Join or Renew

Directors Society

$5,000-$9,999

  • 2 adults + 2 children + 8 guests
  • Private event with a Museum Director
  • All Curators Society benefits
  • Monthly payment options available
Join or Renew

Presidents Society

$10,000-$24,999

  • 2 adults + 2 children + 8 guests
  • Private event with the President
  • Free parking
  • All Directors Society benefits
  • Monthly payment options available
Join or Renew

Carnegie Founders Society

$25,000 or more

  • 2 adults + 2 children + 8 guests
  • Private museum visit with the President for you and four guests
  • All Presidents Society benefits
  • Monthly payment options available
Join or Renew

How about giving the gift of membership? 
It’s a great way to share with others the fun and inspiration of the four Carnegie Museums. Give a gift membership.

Click here to see if your employer will match your donation.

Looking for a greater impact?

Join one of our museum giving societies or leave a bequest in your will.

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Giving Societies

Strengthen your connection with the museums you love by joining one of our museum-specific giving societies.

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A Gift for the Future

Create or update your will as a simple act of care to protect and support all you cherish, including Carnegie Museums.

Learn about Planned Giving

All Patrons Circle contributions have a fair market value at $395 per level. Includes optional benefit of a Complimentary Family level Membership to give to a friend (valued at $160).

Memberships are non-transferrable, non-refundable, and may not be shared by multiple households. All categories, benefits, and prices are subject to change at any time without notice. Guest passes may only be used when visiting with a member and cannot be shared outside of the members’ party.

Carnegie Museums is a registered 501(c)3 organization. A copy of the official registration and financial information for Carnegie Institute may be obtained at 1.800.732.0999. In compliance with IRS tax reporting laws, the amount of your charitable contribution is limited to the excess of your payment over the value of goods or services provided. For information on our privacy policy visit https://carnegiemuseums.org/privacy-policy.