Membership Categories

  • Be A Part of MIA - Become a Member!

    Help support educational programming, acquisitions projects and other exciting opportunities at the museum by becoming a
    member today.

    MIA recognizes that "one does not fit all" for memberships, so the museum now has new membership categories and benefits you
    can tailor to your interests. All members receive these fundamental benefits:

     

    • Unlimited admission to the museum
    • Free admission to museum programming and events
    • 10% off museum merchandise (excluding original artwork)
      Annual guest pass
    • Reciprocal admissions to museums and galleries across Ontario
    • Discounts at local shops and restaurants
    • Regular monthly newsletter plus quarterly members-only supplements with exclusive content




     

     

     

     

     

    Now, choose your own customized membership from the left side menu !



    To view information about our past membership drives (including MIA Director David Harris 2,350 kilometer cycle) click here.

     

  • General Members Page:
    There's nothing basic about our basic membership packages. Help support educational programming, acquisitions projects and other exciting opportunities at the museum by becoming a member today.
    MIA recognizes that "one does not fit all" for memberships, so the museum now has new membership categories and benefits you can tailor to your interests. All members receive these fundamental benefits:

     

    • Unlimited admission to the museum
    • Free admission to museum programming and events
    • 10% off museum merchandise (excluding original artwork)
    • Annual guest pass
    • Reciprocal admissions to museums and galleries across Ontario
    • Discounts at local shops and restaurants
    • Regular monthly newsletter plus quarterly members-only supplements with exclusive content


     

     

     

     

     



    Now, choose the individual option that's right for you:

    Individual Member ($20):
    Choose one of the following four customized options.

    • MIA Supporter: Fundamental benefits only; more of your contribution will support museum programming
    • Social Member: Fundamental benefits plus exclusive social events inside and outside the museum and a special newsletter with event announcements
    •  Lifelong Learner: Fundamental benefits plus the opportunity to go on exclusive members-only tours with MIA's Educational Coordinator and a special quarterly newsletter with an educational focus
    • Backstage Access: Fundamental benefits plus quarterly tours with staff discussing curatorial decisions with hands-on opportunities and a special quarterly newsletter with insider information on new exhibitions


     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


    Dual Member ($30):
    Choose one of the following four customized options.
     

    • MIA Supporter: Fundamental benefits only; more of your contribution will support museum programming
    • Social Member: Fundamental benefits plus exclusive social events inside and outside the museum and a special newsletter with event announcements
    • Lifelong Learner: Fundamental benefits plus the opportunity to go on exclusive members-only tours with MIA's Educational Coordinator and a special quarterly newsletter with an educational focus
    • Backstage Access: Fundamental benefits plus quarterly tours with staff discussing curatorial decisions with hands-on opportunities and a special quarterly newsletter with insider information on new exhibitions

     


     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Family Membership ($35):
     

    Fundamental benefits for all immediate family members (no limit!) plus:

     

    • MIA Kids Passport issued for every child with an individual membership card
    • Free MIA Colouring Book for each child
    • Access to special MIA Family Art Days at the museum
    • Special family-oriented newsletters highlighting family activities in the museum plus ideas for activities to do at home


     

     

     

     

     

    Student Member ($15):
     

    Discounted fundamental benefits plus:

     

    • Access to special student events at MIA, including casual meet-ups and art activities



     

     

    Senior Member ($15):
     

    Discounted fundamental benefits
     

     

    Non-Resident Member ($10):
     

    Discounted fundamental benefits plus:

     

    • Special quarterly newsletters to help stay in touch with the museum



     

    Friend of the Museum ($100):

    Fundamental benefits plus:
    • Reciprocal admission to institutions across North America
    • Free MIA T-Shirt
    • Free copy of Ingo Hessel's Inuit Art: An Introduction, George Swinton's Sculpture of the Inuit, MIA's Inuit Art in Canada, MIA's The Urge To Abstraction: Works by Janet Kugusiuk, MIA's Kananginak Pootoogook and an electronic copy of MIA's Introductory Guide
    • Additional complimentary museum merchandise (selection limited)
    • Customizable benefits from one of the following categories:
       
      • MIA Supporter: Fundamental benefits only; more of your contribution will support museum programming.
      • Social Member: Fundamental benefits plus exclusive social events inside and outside the museum and a special newsletter with event announcements
      • Lifelong Learner: Fundamental benefits plus the opportunity to go on exclusive members-only tours with MIA's Educational Coordinator and a special quarterly newsletter with an educational focus
      • Backstage Access: Fundamental benefits plus quarterly tours with staff discussing curatorial decisions with hands-on opportunities and a special quarterly newsletter with insider information on new exhibitions


       

     

     

     

    • Acknowledgement in the museum's Annual Report
    • Tax Receipt
       


     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Want to make a more substantial contribution to MIA and still be a Friend of the Museum? Then take a look at our Sustaining Members options
     

    Join today and support the only museum devoted exclusively to art by Inuit south of the Arctic!


     

  • Sustaining Members Page:

     

     

    Do you want to support the Museum of Inuit Art beyond our basic membership categories? Then a Sustaining Membership is the right choice for you. Pick your category and the amount you want to contribute to supporting programming and acquisitions at MIA.

     

    Friend of the Museum Plus $100-$450

     

     

    Fundamental benefits plus:

     

    • Reciprocal admission to institutions across North America
    • Free MIA T-Shirt
    • Free copy of MIA's Inuit Art in Canada, Ingo Hessel's Inuit Art: An Introduction, George Swinton's Sculpture of the Inuit, MIA's Inuit Art in Canada, MIA's The Urge To Abstraction: Works by Janet Kugusiuk, MIA's Kananginak Pootoogook and an electronic copy of MIA's Introductory Guide
    • Additional complimentary museum merchandise (selection limited)
    • Customizable benefits from one of the following categories:
       
      • MIA Supporter: Fundamental benefits only; more of your contribution will support museum programming.
      • Social Member: Fundamental benefits plus exclusive social events inside and outside the museum and a special newsletter with event announcements
      • Lifelong Learner: Fundamental benefits plus the opportunity to go on exclusive members-only tours with MIA's Educational Coordinator and a special quarterly newsletter with an educational focus
      • Backstage Access: Fundamental benefits plus quarterly tours with staff discussing curatorial decisions with hands-on opportunities and a special quarterly newsletter with insider information on new exhibitions

     

     

     

     

    • Acknowledgement in the museum's Annual Report
    • Tax Receipt

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Supporting Members $500-$950
     

     

    Fundamental benefits for two plus:

    • Reciprocal admission to institutions across North America
    • Free MIA T-Shirt for each person
    • Free copy of MIA's Inuit Art in Canada, Ingo Hessel's Inuit Art: An Introduction, George Swinton's Sculpture of the Inuit, MIA's Inuit Art in Canada, MIA's The Urge To Abstraction: Works by Janet Kugusiuk, MIA's Kananginak Pootoogook and an electronic copy of MIA's Introductory Guide
    • Additional complimentary museum merchandise (selection limited)
    • Customizable benefits from one of the following categories:
       
      • MIA Supporter: Fundamental benefits only; more of your contribution will support museum programming.
      • Social Member: Fundamental benefits plus exclusive social events inside and outside the museum and a special newsletter with event announcements
      • Lifelong Learner: Fundamental benefits plus the opportunity to go on exclusive members-only tours with MIA's Educational Coordinator and a special quarterly newsletter with an educational focus
      • Backstage Access: Fundamental benefits plus quarterly tours with staff discussing curatorial decisions with hands-on opportunities and a special quarterly newsletter with insider information on new exhibitions

     

     

     

     

    • Acknowledgement in the museum's Annual Report
    • Tax Receipt
     

  • Corporate Supporters 


     

    Consider participating in MIA's Premier Partnership Program to help support the museum and further your philanthropic goals.

    At the highest level of sponsorship, the museum's Premier Partnership Program offers participants year-round opportunities to support the Museum of Inuit Art and its educational initiatives. Premier Partners enjoy exclusive opportunities to advance their strategic philanthropy goals in close collaboration with the museum.

    For more information or to discuss how to become one of MIA's Premier Partners, please contact MIA's Development Coordinator Alysa Procida at aprocida@miamuseum or at 416-603-7591.