Become a Member
Members Thomas Bingham and Machiko Kashiwagi with koto and taiko performers at Japan Society’s annual New Year’s party. © George Hirose.
Japan Society Members receive an array of benefits, including special discounts on all films, lectures, classes, family programs, and performances throughout the year; complimentary admission to Gallery exhibitions; invitations to special Members-only gatherings; and more! Join Japan Society today to enjoy all the benefits of belonging to this vibrant, multifaceted organization.
Membership Levels and Benefits
Individual ($60)
Dual ($95)
- Individual membership card(s)
- Free admission to all Japan Society Gallery exhibitions
- Invitations to members' opening of all gallery exhibitions
- Invitations to special members-only programs
- Discounted tickets to box office events
- Discounts on Japan Society exhibition catalogues
- Discounts on Toyota Language Center classes
- Subscription to bi-monthly Calendar of Events
- Complimentary use of the C.V. Starr Library
Contributing ($150)
All Dual benefits, plus:
- Two complimentary gallery passes each year
- Complimentary ticket offers throughout the year
- Invitations to special events
Sustaining ($250)
All Contributing benefits, plus:
- Two additional complimentary gallery passes
- Discounts provided by Japan Society Restaurant Partners
View Restaurant Partners (PDF)
- Invitations to select private receptions
Sponsor ($500)
All Sustaining benefits, plus:
- One Individual ($60) gift membership for the person of your choice
- Invitations to Tea in the Gallery with private tours
- Invitation to annual New Year's party
- One select exhibition catalogue each year
- Acknowledgment in Japan Society's annual report
Circle of Friends ($1,000 and above)
Circle of Friends giving begins at $1,000 and allows you either to focus your gift on particular programs or support our full range of programming. Special benefits accompany these levels.
Learn more about Circle of Friends
Student/Senior/Associate ($40)
If you wish to join at the Student or Senior level, please contact the Membership Office at (212) 715-1270.
- All Individual benefits
*Student (with identification)
*Senior (age 65 and older)
*Associate (those living beyond 100 miles from New York City)
Japan Society is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization described in Section 501 © (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to Japan Society are deductible to the extent allowed by law. Certain goods and services provided in exchange for a donation may reduce the amount of a donor's charitable deduction. If you wish to make a donation but receive no benefits in return, please contact Japan Society.