Membership
Due to vital capital projects that will temporarily impact the museum experience, all new and renewed membership terms will be for 13 months rather than 12, and Dryden film pass expiration dates will be extended through June 30, 2021.
Visit Restoration and Construction for more information and email membership@eastman.org with any questions.
George Eastman Museum members enjoy exclusive benefits—including unlimited free museum admission, member discounts, invitations to members-only events, and more—all while helping to support the museum’s mission to preserve and exhibit our world-class collections and to share George Eastman’s legacy with the world.
Membership Benefits
See the Benefits Grid for specific benefits provided at each level of membership.
Membership gives you wider access to all that the Eastman Museum has to offer. Our members enjoy a variety of valuable benefits, including:
- Unlimited free museum admission all year long
- Museum guest passes and Dryden Theatre film passes
- Discounts on all Dryden Theatre tickets
- Discount admission to Garden Vibes concerts and other special events
- 10% discount in the Eastman Museum Store
- Subscription to newsletter (published six times a year) and members-only e-news updates
- Invitations to members-only events including exhibition previews, behind-the-scenes tours, curator coffee talks, and more!
- Discounts on photography workshops
- Free admission or special discounts to other national photography museums through the Connections program.
- ESL Federal Credit Union membership eligibility
Your membership support makes a difference at the Eastman Museum. All membership contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Basic Membership Levels
Dual/Household Membership $85
Member benefits for one or two adults and children/grandchildren (up to age 18).
Enhanced Membership Levels
Contributor Membership $125
Same benefits as Dual/Household plus enhanced benefits (see benefits grid).
Sustainer Membership $225
Same benefits as Contributor plus enhanced benefits (see benefits grid).
Benefactor Membership $600
Same benefits as Patron plus enhanced benefits (see benefits grid).
George Eastman Society $1,000+
Special access to museum programs and a suite of enhanced benefits.
Photographer Membership Level
Photographer Membership $250
Same benefits as Dual/Household plus enhanced benefits for professional photographers (see benefits grid).
Other Ways to Join or Renew
By phone: (585) 327-4861
By mail: download, complete, and return our membership application
Questions? Please contact membership@eastman.org or (585) 327-4861 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.)