Membership FAQ

To protect the value of independent membership programs in the region, the Crocker extends reciprocal admission through the North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) program to applicable members of institutions beyond a 15-mile radius of the Museum and ROAM reciprocal admission to applicable members of institutions beyond a 25-mile radius of the Museum. All reciprocal member institutions may implement reciprocal museum policies as they choose. We recommend you visit narmassociation.org, or bit.ly/ROAMer, or call the institution you wish to visit in advance of your visit to learn about your benefits. Please note that you will not receive membership mailings from the participating reciprocal museum institutions.

Depending on your level of membership, your donation is either fully or partially tax-deductible. For the Individual through Associate levels of membership, your membership is 100% tax-deductible. Higher levels of membership have varying amounts of deductibility.

Visit our website regularly for upcoming exhibitions. For select exhibitions, we will have members-only events, which can include exhibition previews, art-making activities, artist demonstrations, curator talks, music, and more. Watch your (e)mail for invitations to upcoming members-only events.

The Crocker regularly offers programs free to members, including family activities like Baby Loves Art and Wee Wednesday. Our Thursday night ArtMix events are also free to all members. Free member events are listed in ArtLetter magazine and the Art Interactive program guide.

The number of tickets you can purchase at the member price is equal to the number of guests your membership level admits. Additional guest tickets must be purchased at the nonmember price. Please note that guest passes are not accepted for ticketed programs.

Guest privileges vary depending on the type of event; please see your invitation for details.

Guest passes have an expiration date and should be used before they expire. If you have a guest pass that does not have an expiration date, you may still redeem it.

Each membership level has different guest benefits. In order for your guests to enjoy the free general admission privileges connected to your membership, you (or the other cardholder) must be present. Guest passes are an exception. Members at the Contributor level and higher receive guest passes when joining or renewing. Each guest pass may be used for a one-time free admission during regular Museum hours, whether or not the member is present. Guest passes are not valid for special events or ticketed programs like concerts, films, and lectures. (Guest passes may be used for programs that are free with Museum admission, such as Art Mix.)

The number of people admitted depends on your level of membership. The Individual level admits one adult. The Family level admits two adults and any children under 18. The Associate level admits three adults and any children under 18. Contributor and Benefactor levels admit four adults and any children under 18.

Your membership is valid for one calendar year from the end of the month in which you join. For example, if you joined January 5, 2015, your membership would expire January 31, 2016.

In addition to supporting the arts and enjoying free Museum admission, members receive a number of discounts and exclusive perks. Click here to view a full list of benefits.

No. Membership cards are not transferable; only the cardholders are entitled to use the card. The cardholders must be present in order for their guests to receive free admission.

Yes. Simply provide your name at the Admission Desk, and a Visitor Services Representative will check you in. Please note that if you just became a member, it takes up to two weeks to process and mail your membership card(s).

Replacement cards are $10 per card and can be purchased over the phone or in person at the admission desk. Please note membership cards are not transferrable or refundable.

You can contact the Membership Office at membership@crockerartmuseum.org or (916) 808-6730. Or you can visit the Admission Desk.

Members at the Individual level may have only their name printed on their card. Members at the Family level and above may have up to two names on the cards.

Open to all educators from pre-kindergarten through college-level institutions, our Educator membership provides benefits designed with teachers in mind. The Educator membership is $50/year and includes unlimited general admission for the educator, discounts on educator workshops, automatic enrollment in eNews, and digital subscriptions to ArtLetter (our member magazine), Art Interactive program guide, and the studio class brochure. To join at this level, click here.

Yes. The Crocker sustainer program, with automatic monthly payments, provides a convenient way to pay your membership dues and increase the impact of your gift. Instead of receiving renewal notices in the mail each year, simply set up automatic monthly payments with your credit or debit card by calling the Membership Office at (916) 808-6730 (Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM), visiting the Museum Admission Desk.

To upgrade your membership and pay the difference between your current level and your new level, please call the Membership Office at (916) 808-6730 (Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM). If you would like to rejoin or renew at a higher level of membership, click here.

To receive your senior discount online, choose your membership level click here and select the senior discount under additional purchase options.

To renew your membership online, click here.

If this is your first-time logging into our new ticketing website or you have forgotten your password, click the Forgot/Reset password link. If you do not have an email address on file or do not receive the reset password email, please contact the Membership Office at membership@crockerart.org or (916) 808-6730 for assistance.