Starlight Circle
The Starlight Circle is the Museum of the City of New York’s premier patron group, named after the dazzling focal point of the Museum’s entryway. Comprised of patrons who deeply value the Museum’s mission to celebrate, document and interpret the City’s past, present and future, members of the Starlight Circle are ambassadors who shine a light on our institution. This engaged group of supporters enjoy an array of benefits including invitations to curator-led VIP tours, priority reservations to all Museum public programming, and access to members-only events with other cultural institution partners.
LEVELS OF SUPPORT
FRIEND: $1,250
- Two personalized membership cards providing unlimited free admission for all of your accompanying guests, 15% discount in the Museum Shop and Chalsty’s Café .
- Invitations to VIP, curator-led preview tours preceding all exhibition opening receptions
- Member lapel pin
- Complimentary tickets to ALL public programs and post program receptions
- Invitations to all gala events, including the annual Louis Auchincloss Prize and City of Design Award presentations
- Two complimentary tickets to the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lectures in Urban History
- Reciprocal membership benefits with more than 800 museums throughout North America
- Access to a Patron phone line for assistance with all of your Museum needs
- Your name listed in the Museum’s Annual Report and on www.mcny.org
- $1,086 is tax-deductible
PARTNER: $2,500
All of the benefits of the Starlight Circle Partner level, plus:
- Invitations to a series of year-round, exclusive events featuring visits to private homes and collections, behind-the-scenes tours of Museum collections, and outings to special New York City places
- Two complimentary tickets and reserved seating to the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lectures in Urban History
- Invitations to press previews of special exhibitions
- Early access to Museum event recordings
- $2,136 is tax-deductible
BENEFACTOR: $5,000
All of the benefits of the Starlight Circle Friend level, plus:
- Priority reservations for the aforementioned series of exclusive events
- Invitation to Meet the Curators Night
- 10% discount towards rental fees for hosting a private event at the Museum
- $4,615 is tax-deductible
LEADER: $7,500
All of the benefits of the Starlight Circle Benefactor level, plus:
- Tickets for select performances and invitations to exclusive evenings at partnering organizations
- Complimentary copies of select exhibition companion books
- A private, guided tour of New York at Its Core, a permanent exhibition on New York’s sweeping 400-year history, or another special exhibition of your choice for up to 10 guests
- $6,976 is tax-deductible
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE: $10,000 AND ABOVE
All of the benefits of the Starlight Circle Leader level plus:
- Two complimentary tickets to the Museum’s annual Louis Auchincloss Prize presentation
- Four complimentary tickets and reserved seating to the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lectures in Urban History
- VIP reserved seating for all Public Programs
- A private, guided tour of New York at Its Core or another special exhibition of your choice for up to 25 guests
- $9,443 is tax-deductible
Contact
For more information about Starlight Circle membership levels or benefits, please contact the Membership Office at 917-492-3328 or membership@mcny.org.
