Membership

Do more as a member

Connect, reflect, and be inspired—all while supporting the arts in our community. Join or renew today!

Benefits include free admission, special discounts, invitations to members-only events, and so much more. 

The best way to experience everything we have to offer is as a Portland Art Museum member! 

Compare the levels below to explore your options. 

Two people smiling and walking toward the camera in an art gallery.
  • Photo of a person wearing a winter coat looking intently at a painting.

    Individual

    $80/year

    Free admission for one.
    Pays for itself after 3 visits.

  • Two women, one with curly red hair and eyeglasses, one with long dark brown hair, working on a white sculpted head artwork

    Dual

    $110/year

    Free admission for two.
    Pays for itself after 2 visits.

  • Two people viewing a framed painting in a gallery.

    Friend

    $160/year

    Free admission for two.
    Access to 50 major museums across the country
    2 guest passes

  • Photo of woman in the foreground with green hair and pink glasses.

    Sponsor

    $285/year

    All the benefits of the Friend and 4 guest passes

  • Photo of a person in a colorfully lit room using a VR headset and handset.

    Sustainer

    $600/year

    All the benefits of the Sponsor
    Gift membership for two
    Insider access to special events

    • Reciprocal membership programs

    Enjoy membership privileges with over 50 museums across the country!  
    Members who join at the Friend level ($160) or higher receive reciprocal admission as part of the Western Reciprocal (WR) and Museum Alliance Reciprocal (MARP) programs. View the combined list of participating Museums by state. List is subject to change.

    Memberships make great gifts!

    To buy a gift membership for someone else:

    1. Choose a membership level above and check the box for “GIFT MEMBERSHIPS.”
    2. Choose to receive the personalized digital gift letter yourself, or have it emailed directly to the recipient.
    3. After checkout, the gift letter will be delivered automatically via email.
    4. Permanent membership materials will arrive by mail 2-3 weeks after purchase.

    Need more info? Not sure if your gift’s recipient is already a member? Contact our Membership Department at 503-276-4249 or membership@pam.org (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.)

    FAQs

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    Patron Society

    Members of our Patron Society enjoy unique privileges and opportunities throughout the year, including invitations to private collections viewings and travel.

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    that’s right for you

    Corporate giving

    Align your brand with the region’s leading art museum.

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    Art councils

    Art councils offer unique opportunities to engage with the Museum’s different curatorial focuses.

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