Membership

Become a Member and immerse yourself in the world of art through our exhibitions and activities.

Benefits Membership Types Supporting Memberships Terms

Membership Benefits

Members enjoy an exceptional range of benefits that include:

  • Unlimited admission to the Gallery's collection
  • Unlimited admission to all special exhibitions
  • Invitations to all special exhibition openings
  • Exclusive Members' previews for special exhibitions 
  • Free subscriptions to the online Magazine and e-newsletter
  • Discount on activities, workshops and summer day camps

*Some conditions apply. Member discounts apply to cardholders only. Proof of membership required to receive discounts.

Choose your Membership Type

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Explore • $80

One cardholder

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A couple looking out over the Scotiabank Great Hall.

Connect • $110

Two cardholders

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30 and Under • $40

One cardholder

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65 Plus • $60

One cardholder​

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Add-Ons

Add a guest to your membership for $30 for one year.
​Maximum of one guest per membership

Add up to five youths, 17 years old and under, for free to any membership

Supporting Memberships

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Support • $300

Up to two cardholders 

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Standard membership benefits plus:

  • One guest per cardholder
  • Free admission to over a hundred North American museums belonging to ROAM and MARP
  • Add up to five youths, 17 years old and under, for free 
  • Tax receipt above $110 membership fee
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Curator’s Circle • $1,000

Up to four cardholders

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All benefits of Support membership plus:

  • Recognition in the Annual Report
  • One exhibition catalogue per year
  • Invitation to the NGC Annual Acquisition Highlights event
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Director’s Circle • $2,500

Up to six cardholders

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All benefits of Curator’s Circle membership plus:

  • Invitation to breakfast and an exclusive tour of a major exhibition
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Chair’s Circle • $5,000

Up to eight cardholders

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All benefits of Director’s Circle membership plus:

  • Invitation to a private reception for an exhibition opening

Notes and Terms of Membership

  • Membership fees do not include taxes and are subject to change without notice.
  • No refunds or exchanges.
  • The National Gallery of Canada reserves the right to request photo identification. Membership cards are non-transferable.
  • Museums under the reciprocal admission program are subject to changes without notice. Please consult the complete lists: MARP and ROAM.
  • Parking tickets must be validated at the box office at time of visit. Discount is limited to members during their visit and does not apply during Gallery closure. No refunds issued after payment is made.
  • The National Gallery of Canada offers free admission to one support person accompanying a person with disabilities. For questions, please contact the membership office at 613-714-6833, 1-888-268-0455 or [email protected]

 

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Membership