Membership Information

The Textile Museum has more than 3,000 members hailing from all 50 states and 53 countries. Members provide critical support to the museum in carrying out its mission - to expand the public knowledge and appreciation - locally, nationally and internationally - of the artistic merits and cultural importance of the world’s textiles.

All members receive:
The Textile Museum’s quarterly Members’ Magazine
Invitations to members’ receptions and exclusive exhibit openings
10% discount in the TM Shop and Shop Online
Reduced rates for educational programs and special activities
Free admission to the monthly Ask-a-Curator, Ask-a-Conservator consultation.

Student $25

• Benefits for one person with valid student ID.

Individual $50

• Benefits for up to two adults and children under 18.

Myers Fellow $100

• All benefits listed above, plus invitations to special events and participation in the North American Reciprocal Program, entitling members to free admission and museum shop discounts to member museums in the U.S. and Canada. For a current list of museum participants, click here.

Supporter $250

• All benefits listed above, plus two annual guest cards for members’ receptions and 20% off TM exhibition catalogs.

Sponsor $500

• All benefits listed above, plus free admission to one workshop of your choice and to all lectures; and a complimentary copy of a TM exhibition catalog in year of publication.

Patron $1,000

• All benefits listed above, plus free admission to one workshop of your choice and to all lectures; and a complimentary copy of a TM exhibition catalog in year of publication.

Connoisseur $5,000

• All benefits listed above, plus invitations to special events as a guest of the Board of Trustees or CEO of The TM.

Benefactor $10,000

• All benefits listed above, plus the satisfaction of providing significant, essential support for the museum.

Ganesh Sthapana (wall hanging)
Saurashtra, Gujarat, India, early 20th century
The Textile Museum 1981.40.2
Gift of Catherine S. Scott

Four Ways to Join The Textile Museum

Online
Visit the Museum Shop Online to purchase or renew your membership.

By Phone
Join by calling the Membership Department at 202-667-0441, ext. 17.

By Mail or Fax
Print and mail or fax the membership form with your payment to The Textile Museum, 2320 S Street NW, Washington, DC 20008; Fax: 202-483-0994.

At the Museum
Join at the museum during open hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 1 to 5 pm. Closed Mondays and federal holidays.

For more information, please e-mail the Membership Department or call (202) 667-0441, ext. 17 Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.