For Members
SAM Members are our greatest fans. Your cultural curiosity and support fuels the city’s only Museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art. To say thank you, SAM offers our valued Members exclusive programs and happenings to satisfy your cultural cravings.
Upcoming Member Events and Programs
Member Preview Day
Janet Echelman: Radical Softness
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Member Appreciation Day
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Member Preview Day
Something Borrowed, Something New and
Maria A. Guzmán Capron: Penumbra
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Experience Something Borrowed, Something New and Maria A. Guzmán Capron: Penumbra before the general public. Enjoy morning coffee at Bistro, guided tours of the exhibitions, engaging talks, and more.
Details coming soon.
Member Preview Day
Beautiful Ideas: The Prints of Sol LeWitt
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Experience Beautiful Ideas: The Prints of Sol LeWitt before the general public. Enjoy morning coffee at Bistro, a guided tour of the exhibition, an engaging talk, and more.
Details coming soon.
Reciprocal Membership Benefits
SAM Members enjoy reciprocal privileges locally and throughout the country. SAM Members regularly enjoy seasonal complimentary offers with partner attractions such as The Ringling, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and Mote SEA. Stay tuned for updates about these special, limited time offers. Additionally at the $250 level and above, benefits include complimentary admission to 85+ modern and contemporary art museums in the U.S. and Canada through the Mod/Co reciprocal program.
Schedule of Reciprocal Membership Benefits
- July: The Ringling
- August: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
- September: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- February: Mote SEA*
- Year-round: Participating Mod/Co Museums
*To receive your reciprocal Member benefits with Mote SEA during the month of February 2026, reserve your tickets in person at the admissions window. Be sure to bring your photo ID and SAM Membership pass listing your Membership expiration date and your name as it appears on your photo ID. Due to strong audience demand, guests are encouraged to email membership@mote.org ahead of their visit to gauge busyness. If Mote SEA appears to be sold out on the day you would like to attend, visitors are encouraged to call Mote Member Engagement Coordinator Maddie Gaskin at 941-374-2673 for special availability for reciprocal members.
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