Iran, first half or middle of the 17th century
Musée du Louvre
© RMN / Blot
Join/Renew as a Member
$25,000 — 2 people, 1 year
Launched in 2007 by American Friends of the Louvre and the Musée du Louvre, the International Council was created to foster the Louvre’s ambitious international programs. The International Council comprises entrepreneurs, art collectors and philanthropists from across the globe. International Council members enjoy a number of benefits designed to bring them closer to the museum, including an annual trip with the Louvre’s president-director and invitations to special events at the Museum.
Portrait of Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France
1701
Musée du Louvre
© 2010 Musée du Louvre / Angèle Dequier
International Council benefits: (Annual gift of $25,000)
- Free admission to the Louvre’s permanent collections and special exhibitions for two adults
- Invitation to participate with members from around the world in an annual trip focused on the Musée du Louvre’s international partnerships, featuring private tours of collections and museums, and social events hosted by prominent individuals of the destinations’ business, diplomatic and cultural communities
- Invitation to participate in annual trips to France with Chairman’s Circle members, featuring private tours at the Louvre, visits to collections and historic places, and elegant meals in exclusive surroundings
- Invitation to participate in an annual U.S. art trip with visits to museums and private collections
- Invitations to exhibition previews and other events at the Louvre
- Subscription to Grande Galerie: Le Journal du Louvre
- A 10% discount at The Bistrot Benoit, Mollien and Richelieu restaurants, as well as other cafés throughout the museum
- A 5% discount at the Louvre’s main bookstore and shop, the Tuileries Garden shop and other boutiques throughout the museum
- Select publication
- Personal handling of special requests and other V.I.P. services
- Invitations to events organized by American Friends of the Louvre in both the U.S. and France, including fund-raising benefits
- Recognition on AFL’s annual donor list and in the Louvre’s annual report
Benefits are valid for two people.
Please check with your financial advisor regarding gifts made from Donor Advised Funds, private foundations and IRA charitable rollovers as memberships may not be eligible for payment from these sources.
$10,000 — 2 people, 1 year
Established in 2004 by American Friends of the Louvre, the Chairman’s Circle represents a community of Louvre supporters across America. In exchange for their generosity, Chairman’s Circle members participate in an annual trip to France focused on a major exhibition or theme at the Louvre and one annual art trip within the United States. They also receive invitations to events planned throughout the U.S.
Mona Lisa
c. 1503-1519
Musée du Louvre
© RMN-Grand Palais (musée du Louvre) / Michel Urtado
Chairman’s Circle Benefits: (Annual gift of $10,000)
- Free admission to the Louvre’s permanent collections and special exhibitions for two adults
- Invitation to participate in the annual Chairman’s Circle trip to France, featuring private tours at the Louvre, visits to collections and historic places, and elegant meals in exclusive surroundings
- Invitation to participate in an annual U.S. art trip with visits to museums and private collections
- Invitations to exhibition previews and other events at the Louvre
- Invitations to events organized by American Friends of the Louvre in both the U.S. and France, including fund-raising benefits
- Subscription to Grande Galerie: Le Journal du Louvre
- A 10% discount at The Bistrot Benoit, Mollien and Richelieu restaurants, as well as other cafés throughout the museum
- A 5% discount at the Louvre’s main bookstore and shop, the Tuileries garden shop and other boutiques throughout the museum
- Select publication
- Personal handling of special requests and other V.I.P. services
- Recognition on AFL’s annual donor list and in the Louvre’s annual report
Benefits are valid for two people.
Please check with your financial advisor regarding gifts made from Donor Advised Funds, private foundations and IRA charitable rollovers as memberships may not be eligible for payment from these sources.
$5,000 or more — 2 people, 1 year Patron’s Circle members enjoy free entry to the Louvre as well as invitations to select events including the annual fund-raising gala, lectures and Louvre exhibition openings in the United States. They also receive a subscription to the Louvre’s magazine, Grand Galerie.
The Seated Scribe
c. 2600-2350 BC
Musée du Louvre
© Musée du Louvre / C. Décamps
Patron’s Circle Benefits: (Annual gift of $5,000)
- Free admission to the Louvre’s permanent collections and special exhibitions for two adults
- A 10% discount at The Bistrot Benoit, Mollien and Richelieu restaurants, as well as other cafés throughout the museum
- A 5% discount at the Louvre’s main bookstore and shop, the Tuileries Garden shop and other boutiques throughout the museum
- Invitations to AFL-organized events across the U.S.
- Recognition on AFL’s annual donor list
- Invitations to exhibition previews and other events at the Louvre
- Select publication
- Subscription to Grand Galerie: Le Journal du Louvre
Benefits are valid for two people.
Please check with your financial advisor regarding gifts made from Donor Advised Funds, private foundations and IRA charitable rollovers as memberships may not be eligible for payment from these sources.
$1,000 or more — 2 people, 1 year
Patrons are art lovers and Louvre enthusiasts who support the mission of American Friends of the Louvre. In recognition of their generosity, they receive special access to the Louvre and to related programs.
Venus de Milo
c. 100 BC
Musée du Louvre
© 2010 Musée du Louvre / Anne Chauvet
Patron Benefits: (Annual gift of $1,000)
- Free admission to the Louvre’s permanent collections and special exhibitions for two adults
- A 10% discount at The Bistrot Benoit, Mollien and Richelieu restaurants, as well as other cafés throughout the museum
- A 5% discount at the Louvre’s main bookstore and shop, the Tuileries Garden shop and other boutiques throughout the museum
- Invitations to AFL-organized events across the U.S.
- Recognition on AFL’s annual donor list
Benefits for two people.
Please check with your financial advisor regarding gifts made from Donor Advised Funds, private foundations and IRA charitable rollovers as memberships may not be eligible for payment from these sources.
$1,000 — 1 person, 1 year
Age range 21 to 40
The Young Patrons Circle (YPC) seeks to unite young professionals, philanthropists and art enthusiasts with a love for the Louvre. Through events in New York and an annual fund-raising benefit, the YPC helps American Friends of the Louvre reach its fund-raising goals.
Liberty Leading the People
1830
Musée du Louvre
© 2009 Musée du Louvre / Erich Lessing
Young Patron’s Circle Benefactor Benefits: (Annual gift of $1,000 individual membership)
- Invitations to exclusive events organized by the YPC in New York City
- Free admission to participating art fairs throughout the year
- Invitations to participate in select events organized by the Cercle de Mécènes du Louvre in Paris
- Priority reservation privileges for YPC fund-raising benefits and host committees
- Free admission to the Louvre’s permanent collections and special exhibitions for two adults
- A 10% discount at The Bistrot Benoit, Mollien and Richelieu restaurants
- A 5% discount at the Louvre’s main bookstore and shop, the Tuileries Garden shop and other boutiques throughout the museum
- Invitations to additional AFL member events (excludes Chairman’s Circle and International Council trips)
- Recognition on AFL’s annual donor list
- Opportunity to organize a tailored tour of the Louvre
$500 — 1 person, 1 year
$850 — 2 people, 1 year
Suggested age — 21 to 40
The Young Patrons Circle (YPC) seeks to unite young professionals, philanthropists and art enthusiasts with a love for the Louvre. Through events in New York and an annual fund-raising benefit, the YPC helps American Friends of the Louvre reach its fund-raising goals.
Mademoiselle Caroline Rivière
1806
Musée du Louvre
© 2005 Musée du Louvre / Angèle Dequier
(Annual gift of $500 individual membership or $850 couple’s membership)
- Invitations to exclusive events organized by the YPC in New York City
- Priority reservation privileges for YPC fund-raising benefits and host committees
- Invitations to lectures and visits to galleries and private collections organized by the YPC advisory council
- Free admission to participating art fairs throughout the year
- Free admission to the Louvre’s permanent collections and special exhibitions for two adults
- A 10% discount at The Bistrot Benoit, Mollien and Richelieu restaurants
- A 5% discount at the Louvre’s main bookstore and shop, the Tuileries Garden shop and other boutiques throughout the museum