Become a Member

BAMPFA recently introduced new membership tiers and admission pricing to make art and film accessible to a wider range of communities. Learn more about our new membership and pricing →

Levels and Benefits

$40 Basic Membership
(One cardholder; fully tax deductible)

No Frills, All-Access ≫ Get a full year of free gallery admission, half-price film tickets, store discounts, and more. A great deal!

  • Unlimited free gallery admission for one member
  • 50% off regularly priced film tickets for one member
  • Exclusive ticket presale windows
  • Digital news and updates
  • 10% savings at the BAMPFA Store
  • One personal member card




Looking for a Basic membership for two? Sign up for a Duo Basic Membership

$120 Standard Membership
(Two cardholders; fully tax deductible)

Join Us, Often! ≫ Enjoy Basic benefits for two, plus Member Morning Tours, Film Season Previews, free gallery admission and film discounts for plus ones, and BAMPFA Program Guides.

  • Unlimited free gallery admission for two members, plus one guest each
  • 50% off regularly priced film tickets for two members, plus one guest each
  • Four Member Morning Tours
  • Four Film Season Previews
  • Subscription to the Program Guide
  • Exclusive ticket presale windows
  • Digital news and updates
  • 10% savings at the BAMPFA Store
  • Two personal member cards

$300 Plus Membership
(Two cardholders; $228 tax deductible)

Your Ticket to Everywhere ≫ Enjoy all Standard benefits, plus free reciprocal benefits at over 1,000 (!) art museums across North America.

  • All Standard Member benefits
  • Complimentary membership in the MARP, NARM, and ROAM museum networks (see full list)
  • Four free gallery and film passes to share with family and friends

$600 Premium Membership
(Two cardholders; $319 tax deductible)

Enjoy all Standard Member benefits, plus a complimentary exhibition catalog, invitations to two annual Director’s Receptions, and more.

  • All Standard Member benefits
  • Complimentary membership in the MARP, NARM, and ROAM museum networks (see full list)
  • Ten gallery and film passes to share with family and friends
  • One complimentary exhibition catalog
  • Invitations to two annual Director’s Receptions and select Curator’s Circle events

$1,200 Curator’s Circle
(Two cardholders; $738 tax deductible)

Inside Access, Outsize Impact ≫ Members of the Curator’s Circle provide essential support for the creative and cultural life of our community and enjoy unique access to all that BAMPFA has to offer.

  • All Premium Member benefits
  • Complimentary advance tickets for all regularly scheduled film screenings, talks, and programs
  • One complimentary BAMPFA exhibition catalog per year
  • Four annual Curator’s Circle Exhibition Previews, featuring a curator-led tour and lunch at BAMPFA
  • Opportunities to attend select MATRIX and Film Council events

Ways to Join and Renew

Online

Click the “Join or Renew” buttons above to start your purchase. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact bampfamember@berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-5186.

In Person

Visit the Admission Desk during regular museum hours (11 AM–7 PM, Wednesday to Sunday). We gladly accept payment by cash, check, and credit card.

By Mail

Please fill out a membership form (also available at BAMPFA’s front desk) and mail it with a check payable to “University of California Regents” to:

BAMPFA Development Office
2120 Oxford Street #2250
Berkeley, CA 94720

By Phone

Please call (510) 642-5186 during regular business hours (10 AM–5 PM, Monday to Friday) to reach a member of our membership team or leave a message and receive a call back.

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