Become a Member of Chinati

Discover more intimate access to Chinati. Enjoy free admission while supporting exhibitions, education, artist residencies, scholarship, and public programs.

All members receive the following benefits:

  • Unlimited free admission to the museum, including full collection tours, selections tours, and open viewing.
  • Chinati member t-shirt (one per membership).
  • 10% discount in the museum bookstore and online store.
  • A copy of Chinati’s annual newsletter.
  • Recognition in the annual newsletter.
  • Invitations to special events and programs.

Standard Memberships

$75 Individual

Membership benefits for one individual.

$63 is tax deductible.

$120 Dual

Membership benefits for two individuals.

$108 is tax deductible.

$250 Friend

All Dual benefits plus:
Half-price admission for two additional guests.
Free admission and discounts at more than 80 partner museums through the Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Membership and Texas Reciprocal Membership programs.

$238 is tax deductible.

$500 Supporter

All Friend benefits plus:
A copy of Chinati: The Vision of Donald Judd or Robert Irwin untitled (dawn to dusk)

$423 is tax deductible.

$1,200 Partner

All Supporter benefits plus:
Admission to the museum for four.
Annual artist edition created for Chinati members.

$1,023 is tax deductible.

$50 Student/Senior/Artist/Educator

Membership benefits for one individual. Applicants are asked to provide valid documentation, such as a student ID, proof of age over 65, an artist CV, or a professional ID.

$38 is tax deductible.

Donor Groups

$2,500 Benefactor

All Partner benefits plus:
A private sunrise or sunset tour of Donald Judd’s 100 untitled works in mill aluminum or Robert Irwin’s untitled (dawn to dusk) for four.

$2,323 is tax deductible.

$5,000 Patron

All Benefactor benefits plus:
A private sunrise or sunset tour of Donald Judd’s 100 untitled works in mill aluminum or Robert Irwin’s untitled (dawn to dusk) for six with Chinati’s director.
Admission to the museum for six.
Invitation for two to a cocktail party during Chinati Weekend.

$4,823 is tax deductible.

Director's Circle

The Director’s Circle is the Chinati Foundation’s highest level membership group. Through a variety of events hosted by Chinati’s director, Caitlin Murray, Director’s Circle members enjoy special access to the foundation and its programs.