Become a Member
Membership Benefits
All benefits and privileges are extended for a full calendar year from the date that a gift is received and are subject to change.
Basic Benefits:
- Exclusive member-only events
- Discount on select ticketed museum events and programs
- 10% discount on museum publications and merchandise
- Collect 10 stamps on your ZCARD, and receive free museum swag and a discount to upgrade membership - Get one stamp each time you visit the museum
- Rotating selection of benefits available for local businesses
Enjoy more privileges at higher levels of membership, including priority registration and discounted fees for Summer Art Camp, complimentary museum publications, private curator-led tours, and reciprocal benefits at more than 150 museums in the United States and Canada.
Membership Levels
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This membership level is presented in collaboration with Scarlet Arts Rx.
Enjoy all Basic Benefits, plus:
- Pop up events and programs
- Priority registration for select events
This year, the Zimmerli Art Museum offers an exciting programming lineup for 30 Under 30 members in collaboration with Scarlet Arts Rx.
- Scarlet Arts Rx offers students the chance to redeem a complimentary 30 Under 30 membership from the Zimmerli Art Museum while available.*
Please email pw337@mgsa.rutgers.edu with any questions.
*This offer is limited to Rutgers University students.
**For adults age 18-30
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Enjoy all Basic Benefits, plus:
- Automatic entry into annual raffle where one member will win a free upgraded membership
- Digital member newsletter
*For one adult
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Enjoy all Basic Benefits, plus:
- Automatic entry into annual raffle where one member and their dual recipient will win a free upgraded membership
- Digital member newsletter
*For two adults at same address
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Enjoy all Basic Benefits, plus:
- Member-only content for kids and families
- Exclusive museum experiences
- Discount on Summer Art Camp
*For two adults and children under 18 living at same address
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Enjoy all Family Membership privileges, plus:
- Two complimentary catalogs from museum collection
- Reciprocal benefits at more than 150 art museums through the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) program.
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Enjoy all Associate Membership privileges, plus:
- Private tour led by head of education
- Behind the scenes museum content
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Enjoy all Patron Membership privileges, plus:
- Private tour led by museum curator
- VIP offers from other museums and cultural organizations
- Access to opportunities with Museum Travel Alliance
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Enjoy all Curator's Circle privileges, plus:
- A private tour and luncheon with the director
- "Meet the Artist" opportunities
- Invitation to affiliated events with University Leadership from Rutgers University, New Brunswick
How to Become a Member
Below are instructions for joining or renewing your membership.
All membership registrants will receive an email from alerts@museumanywhere.com.
This will link you to your digital membership card. It is important to download the card and add it to your Apple or Google Wallet, as this allows you to access loyalty rewards, benefits, and earn free swag. For instructions, click here.
Upon request, physical membership cards are available to current members. Please email membership@zimmerli.rutgers.edu with your request, and one will be mailed to your address.
Please note these are the only two options for membership registration purchases. The Zimmerli Director's Fund only accepts donations and is not for registering as a member.
Online Membership Registration
For detailed instructions on registering to be a member online, click here. To begin the online registration process, click the button below to enter the purchase portal.
Online Membership Registration
Check Membership Registration
Please be advised that membership registrations and renewals in the form of donor-advised funds are only accepted for membership levels 'Individual' and '30 Under 30.' All other membership registrations or renewals should be made by individual check. Thank you for your cooperation.
Follow the steps below to complete your check membership registration.
- Fill out the Membership brochure form with your contact details and indicate your membership level selection.
- Fill out your check, ensuring it is made payable to Rutgers University Foundation, designating funds to the Zimmerli Art Museum Membership Fund on the memo line.
- Mail your check to the address below for the timely processing of your membership:
Development Office
Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
71 Hamilton Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Once received by the Development Office, your membership will be processed and a digital membership card will be sent to you via email.
For Members Paying via Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
Please be advised that membership registrations and renewals in the form of donor-advised funds are only accepted for membership levels 'Individual' and '30 Under 30.' All other membership registrations or renewals should be made by individual check (see above for instructions). Thank you for your cooperation.
Looking to donate to the museum? Please visit the Director's Fund giving link.
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For more information, please contact the Development office by emailing membership@zimmerli.rutgers.edu or call 848-932-6771.