Collector’s Circle

Enjoy a relationship with the Museum that will deepen your appreciation of world cultures, heritage and fashion by joining the Collector's Circle, the Museum's patron program. Members of the Collector's Circle are generous, intellectually curious and convivial individuals whose support is critical to continuing the Museum's standards of excellence in exhibition development, education, research and conservation. Benefits include networking opportunities, exclusive access and more.

Membership Benefits

All levels of membership enjoy these benefits:

  • One year free admission
  • Discount in Museum shop
  • Free or discounted admission to programs and events
  • Invitations to selected events and exhibition openings
  • Guest passes
  • Free admission to participating Ontario Assocation of Art Galleries institutions
  • Subscription to Footnotes newsletter



Collector's Circle Membership - $1,000+

As a member of the Collector's Circle, you will receive all the benefits of regular membership plus:

  • Second membership card and admission for up to 2 adults and 4 children
  • Guest privileges (one per card per visit)
  • Curator's Lecture
  • Free admission to participating North American Reciprocal Museums institutions
  • Invitations to selected events and exhibition openings
  • Tax receipt for the eligible portion of your membership
  • Recognition in Museum publications
  • Private docent led tour for up to ten people
  • Special rates on facility rentals *
  • Complimentary individual membership for recipient of your choice
  • Option to designate portion of donation
  • Invitation to annual Collector's Circle event
  • Complimentary copy of specially selected museum publications
  • Opportunity to indulge your special interest with the Museum. Contact us with your request!

    • * Conditions apply

    Please note - when purchasing a Collector's Circle Membership, you will be asked to enter the amount of your purchase once in PayPal.

    For more information on how you can become involved, contact Anne Cobban, Director of Development at anne.cobban@batashoemuseum.ca or 416.908.2437