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Membership

Inviting all friends of the Museum who wish to make a meaningful contribution to our programs, research and mission.

Become a Patron Become a Peabody Insider

As part of our commitment to serving the community through free access to the Museum, we are pleased to offer access to the Museum as a Peabody Insider. Insiders enjoy advance notice of Peabody events and programming through a monthly newsletter and store discounts on periodic shopping days.

Friends of the Peabody wishing to get more involved and contribute to the Museum’s mission are invited to join our Peabody Patron Program. Patron dues support the ongoing work of the museum and open doors for Patrons to engage with the museum through special programs and events. For more information, please contact peabody.membership@yale.edu.

Patron Groups

  • Explorer

    $100 – $249

    Support our mission and enjoy reciprocal admission to museums across the country.

  • Friend

    $250 – $1,499

    Invest in and connect more deeply with the Peabody.

  • Partner

    $1,500 – $5,000

    Get insider access to curators and Museum leaders.

  • Leader's Circle

    $5,000 – $10,000

    Make your mark as part of the Peabody’s legacy.

  • Director's Circle

    $10,000 and above

    Join a group of generous philanthropists dedicated to the Peabody’s mission.

Patron dues support the ongoing work of the museum and open doors for Patrons to engage with the museum through special programs and events. Patrons also have reciprocal membership through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM), the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM), and the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).

As a Peabody Patron, you are an essential contributor to the work of the museum, powering the work that we do to help both scientists and the public better understand the history and future of our planet.

Become a Patron
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Peabody Insider

Be the first to hear about everything going on in the Peabody and enjoy special benefits!

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