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

Experience Janet Echelman: Radical Softness before the general public. Enjoy morning coffee at Bistro, guided tours of the exhibition, an engaging talk, and more.

Member Appreciation Day

Saturday, November 22, 2025

SAM Members are our greatest fans – and guess what? We are yours! To show our love, SAM is hosting a Member Appreciation Day like no other on Saturday, November 22nd.

Member Preview Day
Something Borrowed, Something New and
Maria A. Guzmán Capron: New Works

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Experience Something Borrowed, Something New and Maria A. Guzmán Capron: New Works 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, guided tours of the exhibitions, an engaging talk, and more. 

Details coming soon.

Reciprocal Membership Benefits

SAM Members enjoy reciprocal privileges locally 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 admisstion 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

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