Membership Matters
Deepen and enrich your experience with art by joining the Carlos Museum. Membership supports innovative learning opportunities and groundbreaking exhibitions as well as the care and conservation of the museum’s renowned collections. Members enjoy benefits such as exclusive exhibition previews and discounts at the bookshop and on programs and events.
Give the Gift of Membership
Share the Carlos Museum with family, friends, and colleagues. The gift of membership provides a year of art and unique experiences for someone special. Art has the power to change lives— your gift can do that, too.
Digital Membership Cards
We're thrilled to introduce digital membership cards! Your digital membership cards will be available when you renew your Carlos Museum membership. If you're not due for a renewal but would like a digital membership card, you can opt-in here. Members can continue to use their physical cards to enjoy the museum. Can’t find your card? Email the Membership Office for assistance. Click the button below to see FAQs regarding digital membership cards.
SWAPtember is back!
Swap the savings during the annual SWAPtember event at 21 metro Atlanta attractions! Show your Michael C. Carlos Museum membership card when you visit participating Atlanta attractions between September 1-30, 2023, and receive $10 off the purchase of a membership and/or discounted admission.
Or show your membership card from one of these participating attractions at the Michael C. Carlos Museum and get $10 off a membership. For full offer details, please contact the participating organization.
Membership Levels
- Unlimited admission
- Monthly invitations to Student Studio
- Subscription to a weekly and monthly e-newsletter
- An invitation for a free year of individual membership post-graduation
- Invitation to exclusive member openings of special exhibitions
- Invitation to a yearly member appreciation event
- Free or discounted admission to museum lectures, film screenings, and workshops
- Unlimited admission for one adult
- Two general admission guest passes
- 10% discount at the bookshop
- Invitations to exclusive member openings of special exhibitions
- Invitation to a yearly member appreciation event
- Free or discounted admission to museum lectures, film screenings, and workshops
- Subscription to a weekly and monthly e-newsletter
- Reciprocal privileges at more than 500 SEMC, ROAM, and college and university art museums
Join or Renew Online Join or Renew by Mail
Processing time: Please allow four to six weeks for your membership to be processed and for your membership card to arrive. Please retain a copy of your receipt in order to take immediate advantage of member admission benefits and discounts.
Eligible discounts: Emory University faculty, staff, alumni, and students, and non-Emory teachers and students with a valid ID are eligible to receive 10% off any membership level. To take advantage of this discount, you may join by mail, on-site, or by calling the membership office at 404-727-2623. The discount is not currently available online.
- Unlimited admission for two adults
- Two general admission guest passes
- 10% discount at the bookshop
- Invitations to exclusive member openings of special exhibitions
- Invitation to a yearly member appreciation event
- Free or discounted admission to museum lectures, film screenings, and workshops
- Subscription to a weekly and monthly e-newsletter
- Reciprocal privileges at more than 500 SEMC, ROAM, and college and university art museums
Join or Renew Online Join or Renew by Mail
Processing time: Please allow four to six weeks for your membership to be processed and for your membership cards to arrive. Please retain a copy of your receipt in order to take immediate advantage of member admission benefits and discounts.
Eligible discounts: Emory University faculty, staff, alumni, and students, and non-Emory teachers and students with a valid ID are eligible to receive 10% off any membership level. To take advantage of this discount, you may join by mail, on-site, or by calling the membership office at 404-727-2623. The discount is not currently available online.
- Unlimited admission for two adults and any children in the household
- Priority registration and up to a 20% discount on camps
- Two general admission guest passes
- 10% discount at the bookshop
- Invitations to exclusive member openings of special exhibitions
- Invitation to a yearly member appreciation event
- Free or discounted admission to museum lectures, film screenings, and workshops
- Subscription to a weekly and monthly e-newsletter
- Reciprocal privileges at more than 500 SEMC, ROAM, and college and university art museums
Join or Renew Online Join or Renew by Mail
Processing time: Please allow four to six weeks for your membership to be processed and for your membership cards to arrive. Please retain a copy of your receipt in order to take immediate advantage of member admission benefits and discounts.
Eligible discounts: Emory University faculty, staff, alumni, and students, and non-Emory teachers and students with a valid ID are eligible to receive 10% off any membership level. To take advantage of this discount, you may join by mail, on-site or by calling the membership office at 404-727-2623. The discount is not currently available online.
- Four general admission guest passes
- Invitations to special receptions
- 20% discount at the bookshop
- Free or discounted admission at more than 1,000 participating NARM museums in addition to reciprocal privileges at more than 500 SEMC, ROAM, and college and university art museums
- Unlimited admission for two adults and any children in the household
- Priority registration and up to a 20% discount on camp
- Invitations to exclusive member openings of special exhibitions
- Invitation to a yearly member appreciation event
- Free or discounted admission to museum lectures, film screenings, and workshops
- Subscription to a weekly and monthly e-newsletter
Join or Renew Online Join or Renew by Mail
Processing time: Please allow four to six weeks for your membership to be processed and for your membership cards to arrive. Please retain a copy of your receipt in order to take immediate advantage of member admission benefits and discounts.
Eligible discounts: Emory University faculty, staff, alumni, and students, and non-Emory teachers and students with a valid ID are eligible to receive 10% off any membership level. To take advantage of this discount, you may join by mail, on-site, or by calling the membership office at 404-727-2623. The discount is not currently available online.
- Four general admission guest passes
- Invitations to special receptions
- 20% discount at the bookshop
- Recognition in museum publications
- Free or discounted admission at more than 1,000 participating NARM museums in addition to reciprocal privileges at more than 500 SEMC, ROAM, and college and university art museums
- Unlimited admission for two adults and any children in the household
- Priority registration and up to a 20% discount on camps
- Complimentary use of audio guides
- Invitations to exclusive member openings of special exhibitions
- Invitation to a yearly member appreciation event
- Free or discounted admission to museum lectures, film screenings, and workshops
- Subscription to a weekly and monthly e-newsletter
Join or Renew Online Join or Renew by Mail
Processing time: Please allow four to six weeks for your membership to be processed and your membership cards to arrive. Please retain a copy of your receipt in order to take immediate advantage of member admission benefits and discounts.
Eligible discounts: Emory University faculty, staff, alumni, and students, and non-Emory teachers and students with a valid ID are eligible to receive 10% off any membership level. To take advantage of this discount, you may join by mail, on-site, or by calling the membership office at 404-727-2623. The discount is not currently available online.
- Six general admission guest passes
- Complimentary exhibition-related publication
- Special tours of exhibitions and the permanent collections
- Invitations to special receptions
- 20% discount at the bookshop
- Free or discounted admission at more than 1,000 participating NARM museums in addition to reciprocal privileges at more than 500 SEMC, ROAM, and college and university art museums
- Unlimited admission for two adults and any children in the household
- Priority registration and up to a 20% discount on camps
- Invitations to exclusive member openings of special exhibitions
- Invitation to a yearly member appreciation event
- Free or discounted admission to museum lectures, film screenings, and workshops
- Subscription to a weekly and monthly e-newsletter
Join or Renew Online Join or Renew by Mail
Processing time: Please allow four to six weeks for your membership to be processed and for your membership cards to arrive. Please retain a copy of your receipt in order to take immediate advantage of member admission benefits and discounts.
Eligible discounts: Emory University faculty, staff, alumni, and students, and non-Emory teachers and students with a valid ID are eligible to receive 10% off any membership level. To take advantage of this discount, you may join by mail, on-site, or by calling the membership office at 404-727-2623. The discount is not currently available online.
- Eight general admission guest passes
- Private tours or talks led by Carlos curators annually
- Invitations to receptions for visiting lecturers
- Complimentary one-year Dual Membership for the recipient of your choice
- Complimentary exhibition-related publication
- Special tours of exhibitions and the permanent collections
- Invitations to special receptions
- 20% discount at the bookshop
- Free or discounted admission at more than 1,000 participating NARM museums in addition to reciprocal privileges at more than 500 SEMC, ROAM, and college and university art museums
- Unlimited admission for two adults and any children in the household
- Priority registration and up to a 20% discount on camps
- Invitations to exclusive member openings of special exhibitions
- Invitation to a yearly member appreciation event
- Free or discounted admission to museum lectures, film screenings, and workshops
- Subscription to weekly and monthly e-newsletter
Join or Renew Online Join or Renew by Mail
Processing time: Please allow four to six weeks for your membership to be processed and your membership cards to arrive. Please retain a copy of your receipt in order to take immediate advantage of member admission benefits and discounts.
Eligible discounts: Emory University faculty, staff, alumni, and students, and non-Emory teachers and students with a valid ID are eligible to receive 10% off any membership level. To take advantage of this discount, you may join by mail, on-site, or by calling the membership office at 404-727-2623. The discount is not currently available online.
- 10 general admission guest passes
- Invitation to a special dinner hosted by the director
- Annual private tour with the director
- Private tours or talks led by Carlos curators annually
- Invitations to auction previews and receptions for visiting lecturers
- Complimentary one-year Dual Membership for the recipient of your choice
- Complimentary exhibition-related publication
- Special tours of exhibitions and the permanent collections
- Invitations to special receptions
- 20% discount at the bookshop
- Free or discounted admission at more than 1,000 participating NARM museums in addition to reciprocal privileges at more than 500 SEMC, ROAM, and college and university art museums
- Unlimited admission for two adults and any children in the household
- Priority registration and up to a 20% discount on camps
- Invitations to exclusive member openings of special exhibitions
- Invitation to a yearly member appreciation event
- Free or discounted admission to museum lectures, film screenings, and workshops
- Subscription to a weekly and monthly e-newsletter
Join or Renew Online Join or Renew by Mail
Processing time: Please allow four to six weeks for your membership to be processed and for your membership cards to arrive. Please retain a copy of your receipt in order to take immediate advantage of member admission benefits and discounts.
Eligible discounts: Emory University faculty, staff, alumni, and students, and non-Emory teachers and students with a valid ID are eligible to receive 10% off any membership level. To take advantage of this discount, you may join by mail, on-site, or by calling the membership office at 404-727-2623. The discount is not currently available online.
For more information about membership benefits, contact the membership office at carlosmembership@emory.edu or 404-727-2623.
