Members of the University Museums’ most prestigious donor recognition societies/levels believe in creating opportunities to aesthetically and educationally transform lives at Iowa State.  Their gifts-whether through lifetime giving, annual giving or both are vital to the University Museums and the future of Iowa State University

Annual membership

Annual giving of $100 to $14,999 between July 1 and June 30

Annual members play a critical role in the daily success of University Museums providing continuing, steadfast support year after year.  These benefactors renew their membership through outright gifts of cash annually.  As an annual member you will be invited to museum receptions and openings, exciting special events, public art dedications, artists and special speakers, and receive regular news from the University Museums to keep up with all the developments with the ISU campus museums.

Benefits of Annual Membership include:

  • Invitations to exhibitions and events
  • Weekly emails announcing exhibitions, programs, special events, and news
  • Advance tickets for special activities, such as artists’ lectures and milestone celebrations
  • 10% discount on University Museums’ books
  • Priority museum facility rentals
  • Closer engagement with the arts and cultural world
  • Networking with collectors, donors, artists, art historians, and museum staff

Make it easy

To make an annual membership gift, go online for our secure giving site, print and mail a donation form, or call 515-294-3342. 

The Walkers

Give to preserve the past and educate the future

As a University Museums’ member you'll help ensure Iowa State’s continued development as an exciting and important center for the visual arts and a cultural resource for the entire state of Iowa. Gifts to University Museums advance the mission of the museum and ensure excellence now and for generations to come. Support also enables University Museums to maintain free admission and many free public programs that reflect our land-grant mission of access to all.