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Membership

Become a member and join a community of supporters. Enjoy unlimited visits to the Hilliard and more benefits.

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Become a Hilliard Society or Executive Circle Member

Core Member Benefits

Unlimited free admission

Invitations to Spring and Fall openings

Early registration for public programs

Free admission to gallery talks, panel discussions and book events

Membership fee is tax-deductible

Discounted ticket prices for select special events and programs

10% discount in the Hilliard Museum Store

Fostering the next generation of culture producers, scholars, and creatives

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Level 1: Hilliard Members

Individual

$60

Unlimited free admission for 1

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Level 1: Hilliard Members

Educator

$30

Unlimited free admission for 1

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Level 1: Hilliard Members

Dual

$100

Unlimited free admission for 2; same household

Free admission to over 1,000 museums throughout US and Canada through North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) program.

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Level 1: Hilliard Members

Family

$125

Unlimited free admission for 2; children under 17 and under in household are free

Free admission to over 1,000 museums throughout US and Canada through North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) program.

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Enhanced Member Levels

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Level 2

Contemporaries

$500 / $350 (under 45)
  • Core Member Benefits PLUS
  • Invitation to Contemporaries-Only Events, such as special behind-the-scenes tours of permanent collection, select Hilliard Society events, an annual evening reception with the Director and more.
  • Priority registration for public programs
  • Four guest passes per year, allowing you to share the Hillard with anyone (you do not have to be in attendance)
  • Bi-annual executive director’s letter focused on collecting art from the US South
  • Exclusive Hilliard Merch
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Level 3

Hilliard Society

$1500
  • Core Member and Contemporary Benefits PLUS
  • Invitation to annual Hilliard Society cocktail party with Executive Director, Curators, and Artists
  • Opportunity to join Exhibition and Gala Host Committees
  • Exclusive access to annual art-focused trips
  • Limited-edition artist print from Marais Press
  • 20% discount at Hilliard Art Museum Store

 

A non-profit subsidiary of the UL Foundation

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Level 4

Executive Director’s Circle

$5000
  • Core Member, Contemporary, and Hilliard Society Benefits PLUS
  • Invitation to an exclusive Circle reception at the home of a local artist or collector
  • 20% rental discount for one use per year at Museum and/or A. Hays Town Building and Plaza
Become a Hilliard Society or Executive Director's Circle Member

Frequently Asked Questions

All memberships are valid for one year from the date of purchase.

Yes! Museum memberships make meaningful gifts for art lovers, students, and families. Gift memberships include all standard benefits.

You can join or renew online or in person at the museum’s front desk.

Yes. You can upgrade at any time by paying the difference between your current level and your desired level, and you’ll immediately receive the additional benefits.

Yes, members receive a physical card for easy admission and discount verification.

Your membership directly supports exhibitions, educational programs, and the preservation of the museum’s permanent collection—helping the Hilliard remain a vibrant cultural hub for the community.

Memberships are considered a donation and are partially or fully tax-deductible, depending on the level. The museum will provide documentation for your records.