Benefits of Membership

Every member is a special part of the LMF family! 

$1,000 Level - Associate*

Admission to all nine Louisiana State Museums, during regular hours, for member, member’s family & guests when accompanied by member.

  • Invitation for two to the Annual Member Appreciation Celebration and Dinner Meeting

  • Listing in the Annual Meeting program and on the Foundation’s website

  • Invitations/notification of Foundation sponsored events, lectures, exhibit openings, receptions and behind the scenes after-hour tours

  • Use of the Louisiana State Museum’s Historical Center (by appointment)

  • LMF Member discounts on select events, functions, catalogues, and other items

$1,500 Level – Partner Circle
All the benefits of the $1,000 level, plus….

  • A specially selected treasure from the Foundation’s Library**

$2,500 Level – Exhibitor Circle
All the benefits of the $1,500 level, plus….

  • A private behind-the-scenes tour of a museum, collection or exhibit of your choice within the Louisiana State Museum system, led by a museum expert, for two**

$5000 Level – Conservator Circle
All the benefits of the $2,500 level, plus….

  • An intimate lunch with a Museum or Collection expert, designed specially for member and a guest**

$10,000 Level – Heritage Society
All the benefits of the $5,000 level, plus….

  • An intimate lunch with a Museum or Collection expert, designed specially for member and up to four guests**

$15,000 Level – Guardian Society
All the benefits of the $10,000 level, plus….

  • An intimate dinner with a Museum or Collection expert designed specially for member and a guest**

25,000 Level – Benefactor Society
All the benefits of the $15,000 level, plus….

  • Logo recognition on the LMF’s annual meeting program and website

  • Rare opportunity to view the city and river from the Cabildo’s cupola for two**

Bon Ami ($250-$999)- I cannot become a member at this time, but would like to be a Special Supporter

  • Admission for two to one museum of your choice in the Louisiana State Museum system, during regular hours**

  • A small token of appreciation

  • Special listing on the Foundation’s website

  • Email notice of upcoming events, tours and lectures

 * Individuals/couples under age 40 may join at the $500 Junior Membership level

** Upon Request

Please note:  For federal income tax purposes, you can deduct as a charitable contribution the amount of your donation excluding the value of any premiums you receive. Currently, most benefits are negligible and do not reduce the tax deductibility of your donation. Where exceptions apply, we will be sure to notify you.

Help us bring history to life and become an LMF member today!