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)

• One Individual Membership card
• 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
• 10% off all Japan Society Shop purchases
• Discounts Toyota Language Center classes
• Subscription to bi-monthly Calendar of Events
• Complimentary use of the C.V. Starr Library

Family/Dual ($95)

All Individual Benefits, plus:

• One additional Membership card for your spouse/person of your choice
  (all mail will be sent to the primary cardholder)
• Two Membership cards for children under 18

Contributing ($150)

All Family/Dual Benefits, plus:

• Two complimentary Gallery passes
• Complimentary tickets to designated films, lectures & family programs
• Invitations to Special Events

Sustaining ($250)

All Contributing Benefits, plus:

• Two additional complimentary Gallery passes
• Discounts provided by Japan Society neighborhood restaurants
• Invitations to select private receptions

Sponsor ($500)

All Sustaining Benefits, plus:

• One Individual ($60) Gift Membership for a person of your choice
• Invitations to Tea in the Gallery with private tours
• Invitation to annual New Year's party
• One selected exhibition catalogue annually
• 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

333 Club ($500 Sponsor level or above)

If you are joining at the $500 Sponsor level or above and are between the ages of 21 and 40, we invite you to be a part of the 333 Club. Club members receive invitations to social and educational programs, including meet-the-artist receptions, roundtable discussions with special guests, and networking opportunities with other young New Yorkers who share an interest in Japan.  

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)