Want to feel ownership in Baton Rouge's only dedicated art museum? Become a new member today! Levels are available that work for anyone from educators and students to budding donors and seasoned philanthropists. Our memberships are not only a great deal, but also have flexibility—either pay all at once or in installments. Benefits vary for each level, but all include annual free admission to the museum, discounts at area restaurants, and reciprocal memberships to museums around the country—perks that pay for your new membership with just a few uses! 

Check out the list of new membership levels and sign up below. And be sure to give us your email address for members-only emails to be notified of special one-time perks like discounts on movies at Manship Theatre or holiday benefits in the store!

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Every level receives the following benefits:

  • Unlimited free admission

  • 10% discount on most merchandise purchased in the Museum Store

  • 15% discount at Capital City Grill and Stroubes Seafood & Steaks

  • 10% discount at Tsunami

  • Free upsizes at PJ’s Coffee House in the Shaw Center for the Arts

  • LSU Museum of Art's ArtTalk mailed to your home, providing insights about our exhibitions, educational opportunities, programs and special events

  • Invitations to member receptions and annual meetings

  • Discounts on programs and special events

  • LSU Museum of Art Members at the Sustainer Level and above receive a 20% discount (space fee only) – Become a member today!

Other level benefits:

  • Dual level and above: Reciprocal membership privileges at more than 150 museums with the Southeastern Reciprocal Museum Program (SERM)

  • Household level and above: Reciprocal membership privileges at more than 700 museums with the North American Reciprocal Museum Program (NARM)

  • Household level and above: Reciprocal membership privileges at 90 museums with the College and University Art Museum Reciprocal Program (CUAMRP)


Membership Levels

Student/Educator: $25

Available to all students currently enrolled in an accredited university or community college. You will be asked to provide your student ID card. Available to all teachers at any educational facility.


Friend: $50

One membership card with free admission for one adult to the museum for one year.


Dual: $75

Two membership cards with free admission for two adults in the same household to the museum for one year. Reciprocal membership privileges at more than 150 museums with Southeastern Reciprocal Museum Program.


Household: $125

Two membership cards with free admission for two adults in the same household and children under 18 years old to the museum for one year. Reciprocal membership privileges at more than 150 museums with Southeastern Reciprocal Museum Program and at more than 900 museums with North American Reciprocal Museum Program.


Sustainer: $250

Two membership cards with free admission for two adults in the same household and children under 18 years old to the museum for one year, plus four guest passes. Reciprocal membership privileges at more than 150 museums with Southeastern Reciprocal Museum Program and at more than 900 museums with North American Reciprocal Museum Program.


Benefactor: $500

Two membership cards with free admission for two adults in the same household and children under 18 years old to the museum for one year, plus six guest passes. Reciprocal membership privileges at more than 150 museums with Southeastern Reciprocal Museum Program and at more than 900 museums with North American Reciprocal Museum Program. Exhibition catalog selected by the director.


DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE

Silver: $1,000

All of the above Benefactor Membership privileges, plus invitations to major donor events, including VIP previews of exhibitions and the annual Director's Circle event. 


Gold: $2,500

All of the above Benefactor Membership privileges, plus invitations to major donor events, including VIP previews of exhibitions and the annual Director's Circle event. Recognition as a program sponsor. Discounts on special event rentals.


Platinum: $5,000

All of the above Benefactor Membership privileges, plus invitations to major donor events, including VIP previews of exhibitions and the annual Director's Circle event. Recognition as a program sponsor. Discounts on special event rentals.


Note: Membership brochure is attached below if you do not want to renew online.

Questions? Please contact LeAnn Russo at lrusso@lsu.edu