Student
- Free admission to the museum and gardens
- Members-only priority access to Lantern Festival
- Exclusive invitations to members-only receptions and events
Morikami depends on the generosity of our members to share the rich and unique culture of Japan with our community. When you join the Morikami family you provide invaluable support for us to promote the understanding of Japanese culture and the conservation, protection and presentation of Japanese art. Membership benefits for our general and supporting levels are listed below and you can join, renew, or gift a membership here online!
General Level Memberships
Educator
- All Individual Level benefits for named adult PLUS admission for up to two children 17 & under
- Members-only priority access to Lantern Festival
- One-time $5 museum store coupon for a purchase of $25 or more
$50
Individual
- Free admission to the museum and gardens
- Members-only priority access at Lantern Festival
- Exclusive invitations to members-only receptions and events
$60
Dual
- All Individual Level benefits PLUS one additional named adult OR one guest (when accompanied by member)
- Free admission for named member’s children or grandchildren 17 & under
- Two guest passes to Sushi & Stroll
$95
Supporting Level Memberships
Netsuke
- All Dual Level benefits for two named members, PLUS free admission for one guest per named member (when accompanied by that member)
- Two general admission passes valid during regular museum hours (excludes special events and festivals), and two guest passes to Oshogatsu, Hatsume, and Sushi & Stroll
$150
Taiko
- All Netsuke Level benefits PLUS free admission for two guests per named member (when accompanied by member)
- Four general admission passes valid during regular museum hours (excludes special events and festivals), and two guest passes to Oshogatsu, Hatsume, and Sushi & Stroll
$285
Samurai
- All Taiko Level benefits PLUS free admission for four guests per named member (when accompanied by member)
- 10% off regular rate for museum facility rental
$560
Wisdom Ring
- All Samurai Level benefits PLUS free admission for 10 guests per named member (when accompanied by member)
- $500 of your membership supports the Morikami Museum permanent collections fund
- Invitation to exclusive Wisdom Ring events, lectures and previews
- A Wisdom Ring lapel pin
- Recognition on the Morikami donor wall in the museum lobby
$1500
Gift Memberships
Give the gift that keeps on giving. With benefits like free daily admission to the museum and gardens, free or discounted special events and festivals, as well as discounts in the Museum Store and Cornell Cafe, Morikami membership makes a wonderful gift for friends, family and everyone in between.
Gift memberships purchased after Wednesday, December 18 cannot be guaranteed to arrive before Christmas.
Purchasing a gift membership is easy:
- Select the checkbox labeled This is a gift.
- Enter the recipient’s email address.
- Add the membership to your cart and checkout.
Gift Membership FAQs
- You’ll be able to check the email address during the checkout process and if you ever need to update that address, our membership department representatives will be happy to make those changes for you.
- The recipient will receive every member benefit but will not be able to see or access your payment information.
- You will receive a renewal notification email at the end of the membership period, it will provide instructions and a link to renew.
- The recipient will be able to update their shipping information.