Support the California & Northwest Patrons

Becoming a member of the Patrons is a wonderful way to support our ongoing mission - you can join at the level that works best for you!

All contributions to the Patrons are fully tax deductible (Tax ID#94-2909985). If you’d like to pay by check or if you’d like to transfer securities, please download the membership form and mail it in to the address provided. Welcome to the Patrons!

Of course, you can always make a donation to the Patrons to support our ongoing efforts, or to fund a specific project from the Wishbook. We are able to accept donations up to $2500 online via the button below; for larger donations, please mail a check, or contact us for additional information regarding direct wires or other methods.

2024 Annual Membership Levels

PATRON MEMBERSHIP

$620/Individual or $1240/Family Membership

As a Patron, we have a variety of ways to express our sincere gratitude for your contribution to make restorations possible at the Vatican Museums. When you come to visit us in Rome, we would like to welcome you with exceptional access and outstanding hospitality. You will be able to see not only the projects that you have adopted, but will be given an unparalleled experience at the Museums. And when you’re here in the US, we have special benefits and events just for you. (Note: Patrons Family memberships include an immediate household as well as dependent children under 25.)

Patrons receive:

  • Exclusive invitations to complimentary members-only events in California and the Northwest regions, including receptions, talks, tours, and museum visits

  • 30% discount at Vatican Museums gift shops

  • Complimentary entrance to and tour of the Vatican Museums with a hand- selected official guide, without waiting in line

  • Ability to view some areas of the Museums closed to the public

  • Tours of the restoration laboratories, the Vatican Gardens, and the Necropolis of Santa Rosa

  • Subscription to the Patrons of the Arts Newsletter from the International Director

  • Commemoration and recognition alongside the restored work of art with Patron’s and/or Chapter’s name (dependent upon type and location of project)

  • Opportunities to join official Patrons’ trips to Italy, with behind-the-scenes access to the Vatican Museums and other sites

  • Referrals to sources to obtain tickets to Papal Audiences and the Scavi excavations beneath St. Peter’s Basilica

Restorer Membership

$1235/individual or $2470/Family Membership

Restorers receive all benefits of Patron membership. (Note: Restorer Family memberships include an immediate household as well as dependent children under 25.) Restorer Memberships also include:

  • Special Vatican Museums publications and releases

  • The opportunity to contribute at a higher level to the restoration, conservation, and promotion of the Vatican Collection

Junior Membership

$260/individual or $520/Couple

Patron membership available to members age 35 and younger, which includes all benefits of Patron membership as listed above.

Clergy Membership

$255

Patron membership available to members of the clergy, which includes all benefits of Patron membership as listed above.