Support the Studio
Make the studio your second home
As we mark the Studio’s centennial year, help us reach our goal of welcoming 100 new members. Its next century, like its first, will be shaped by those who find value in it and choose to be part of its unfolding story.
Membership Levels & Benefits
Friends at every level receive:
- 10% discount on Museum shop purchases
- Invitations to member-exclusive events
- Discounts on special events & programming
Individual
$55
Basic Friends benefits, plus: Admission for one individual for a full year.
Dual
$95
Basic Friends benefits, plus: Admission for two individuals for a full year.
Family & Friends
$150
Basic Friends benefits, plus: Admission for four individuals for a full year, and two guest passes.
Supporting
$250
Friends & Family benefits, plus: Admission for six individuals for a full year, two additional guests passes (4 total), a copy of Annual Juried Woodworking catalog, and an invitation to a recognition event for Supporting & Sustaining Friends.
Sustaining
$500
Supporting benefits, plus: An invitation to a Private Archives Tour.
Give a Gift of Membership
Purchase a membership as a gift and give the experience of Esherick’s Studio to someone you love!
Esherick Society
By joining with a gift of $1,000 or more, you become a member of a very special group of Museum enthusiasts who, through their generosity, invest in the Museum’s sustainability and future.
A portion of your Esherick Society gift may be tax-deductible. Please consult your financial advisor for further guidance.
Oak Circle
$1000
Benefits include Sustaining Member benefits, plus invitations to programs and social receptions with special guests and contemporary artists.
Walnut Circle
$2500
Benefits include Oak Circle benefits, plus a restrike of an Esherick woodcut print.
Cherry Circle
$5000
Benefits include Walnut Circle benefits, plus a private social reception for up to six (6) in the Museum.
Celebrate 100 Years of the Studio —Make a Donation Today
Esherick’s joyful, handcrafted Studio is a total work of art, from the building itself to the light switches inside. An autobiography in three dimensions, WEM represents Esherick’s artistic home, a home to his truest expression of self and his boundless creativity.
As we celebrate the Studio’s centennial year, we have set a goal to raise $100,000 to support the Studio’s ongoing preservation so it may continue to delight visitors for generations to come. We hope you will join us. Its next century, like its first, will be shaped by those who find value in it and choose to be part of its unfolding story.
Whether you choose to join as a Friends of Esherick member or make a fully tax-deductible donation, your financial support is critical; more than 60% or our annual operating budget comes from contributed funds.
The Wharton Esherick Museum is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Support FAQs
How do I redeem my free admission benefits or museum store discount?
Friends of Esherick members receive two promo codes in their membership materials which are sent by both mail and email. One promo code can be used for booking a tour and the other to redeem your museum store discount.
What is the difference between a donor and a Friend of Esherick member?
There are two ways that you can support the museum financially — through a Friends of Esherick membership or through a donation. We are grateful for both! In short, if you want to receive free admission and other benefits become a Friend of Esherick member. If you prefer, you can waive those benefits to make a donation that is fully tax-deductible. You can also support the museum by becoming a volunteer!
Is Friends of Esherick a membership program?
Yes! We call our newly-designed membership program Friends of Esherick to recognize that so many of you in our community are supporters from across the country and even the globe united by our appreciation for Esherick’s legacy. Furthermore, a membership here is not just transactional — through your support you are celebrating Esherick’s creative spirit and the values embodied in his handcrafted studio home, and actively ensuring the preservation of his legacy for generations to come.
Do members need to make reservations to visit?
Yes, members must still make a reservation to take a tour. We do also offer members our Member Sundays in the Studios, a member-only hour on the first Sunday the month where reservations are not required! Check out the details on our event calendar.