Members First

Georges de La Tour
French, 1593-1652
The Card-Sharp with Ace of Diamonds (detail), 17th century
Oil on canvas
Musée du Louvre, Department of Paintings, RF 1972-8
Photo: Gérard Blot. © Réunion des Musées Nationaux/Art Resource, NY

MIA members experience the museum in a whole new way, through exclusive benefits and privileges, including invitations to members-only previews and free passes for unlimited visits to all ticketed exhibitions.

Call the Members' Hotline at (612) 870-6323 or click here to become an MIA member.

Members, reserve your free passes today!
Call the Members' Hotline at (612) 870-6323 or reserve online.



Member Events for The Louvre and the Masterpiece

Special Event   Annual MIA Member Party: The Louvre and the Masterpiece
Saturday, October 17, 2009
9 p.m. – Midnight
Museum-wide
Soiree au MIA An exclusive celebration for MIA members. $45 per person Enjoy cocktails and celebrate "The Louvre and the Masterpiece." Musique, danseurs et beaucoup de surprises! Presented by The Circle. RSVP today by calling (612) 870-6323 or reserve tickets online ». Don't miss this fabulous party!
Special Event   Member Preview Days: The Louvre and the Masterpiece
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Noon – 9 p.m.

Friday, October 16 2009
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Target Gallery
MIA members have an opportunity to preview the exhibition before it opens to the general public. reserve tickets online »

Holiday Notes for Members

Give the Gift of Art
Treat someone special to a gift membership at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. MIA members will receive $5 off any gift membership purchased during the weekend of December 5 and 6. more »

Double-Discount Shopping Days
Complete your holiday shopping on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 4 through 6, when MIA members receive a double discount (20%) in the Museum Shop and Louvre Shop on any purchase of $3 or more. A superb selection of jewelry, books, cards, gifts, and items for the home makes tasteful gift-giving easier than ever. (May not be bundled with any other discount offers, special order or sale merchandise.)

Additional Member Benefits
Remember these great benefits—available all year long!

* Free passes for unlimited visits to all ticketed exhibitions
* Arts, a quarterly magazine that gives members the inside scoop
* MIA Arts + e-newsletter for members only
* 10 percent discount at on-site D'Amico restaurants
* 10 percent discount on Museum Shop purchases
* Free admission to MIA lectures and discounts on adult and children's classes
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Call the Members' Hotline at (612) 870-6323 or click here to become an MIA member.

Members, reserve your free passes today!
Call the Members' Hotline at (612) 870-6323 or reserve online.