Membership


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1865 Broadway at 61st Street
New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 408-1500
Hours & Ticketing
  • Saturday, February 4th

    • MOBIA is open six days a week
    • Monday: Closed
    • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday:10 am–6 pm
    • Thursday: 10 am–8 pm
  • Purchase Tickets




The Museum of Biblical Art celebrates and interprets art related to the Bible and its cultural legacy in Jewish and Christian traditions through exhibitions, education and scholarship. Join MOBIA today and enhance your appreciation of biblically-inspired art through a host of special member benefits. Enjoy an entire year of free admission, access to curator-led tours of MOBIA’s critically acclaimed exhibitions, along with invitations to exclusive events, lectures, concerts, workshops and family programs.

Member Benefits

Museum members enjoy a range of benefits, including exclusive exhibition previews; discounts at participating local merchants; special family fun day activities; priority registration for family events; 20% discount on MOBIA merchandise; and reciprocal admission at more than 170 museums across the U.S. For more information; to join MOBIA; to upgrade your membership; or to give a gift membership, please contact Megan R. Whitman, Membership Manager, at 212.408.1586 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Gifts to MOBIA are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.


Member Discounts

The following local businesses offer members a 10% discount when they present their MOBIA membership cards.

Breadsoul Café
Francesco’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
Josephina
Old John’s Luncheonette
Sushi A-Go-Go


Become A Member

Becoming a member or renewing your membership is easy.

Simply fill out the membership form at the MOBIA store and make a secure online payment. Once we have received your membership request we will quickly send you a MOBIA membership package (if you have chosen to become a Sponsor, Patron, Benefactor or Young Benefactor please include which MOBIA catalog you would like to receive in the comment section of the form).

Click here to visit the Membership Form.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Megan R. Whitman, at 212.408.1586 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Membership Levels

Student Level: $25
Free admission and priority registration at MOBIA events (ID required)

Individual: $50
* Free museum admission
* 20% discount on MOBIA merchandise and ticketed programs
* Discounts at area restaurants
* Special offers from partner organizations

Dual/Family: $75
(Two adults and/or children 18 and under living at the same address)
* All of the above, plus:
* Priority registration for family events

Rare Bible Circle: $90
Free admission, 20% discount on MOBIA merchandise, 10% discount at area restaurants, invitations to Rare Bible Collection exhibition previews, priority event registration

Contributor: $125
* All of the above, plus:
* Free admission to MOBIA for you and three guests
* Members’ discounts and free admission at more than 170 museums throughout the U.S. and Canada
* Exclusive exhibition previews
* One exhibition catalog of your choice

Sponsor: $250
* All of the above, plus:
* Special members’ events

Patron: $500
* All of the above, plus:
* One additional exhibition catalog of your choice
* Private curatorial talks and receptions

Benefactor: $1,000
* All of the above, plus:
* Private tour with MOBIA’s Executive Director
* Executive Director’s Reception
* Annual benefactor dinner

Young Benefactor: $250 (under age 40)
* All the benefits of membership at the benefactor level

Director’s Circle: $2,500
* All benefits of the Benefactor Level, plus:
* Private, after-hours tour and cocktails with the curator of each exhibition for you and three guests
* Private dinners and behind-the-scene tours

Trustees’ Circle: $5,000
* All benefits of the Director’s Circle, plus:
* Private, after-hours tour and cocktails with the curator of each exhibition for you and six guests
* Priority registration on MOBIA trips
* Name recognition on MOBIA’s donor wall

Founder’s Circle: $10,000
* All benefits of the Trustees’ Circle, plus:
* A private wine tasting party in the museum for up to 20 guests
* Access to space rental for private functions at 25% discount of standard rate

Our highest-level membership categories, Founder’s Circle and Corporate/Life membership, offer close engagement with MOBIA. For more information, please call the Membership Department at 212-408-1586.