Become a Patron or Renew Your Membership
By joining the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums you are supporting the restoration, preservation and conservation of a divine legacy of what is possibly the greatest collection of sacred art in the entire world. Michigan Patrons support the Vatican Museums through their annual membership, private donations, and by participating in Chapter-sponsored fundraising events held throughout the year.
There are several levels of membership available, and each offers exclusive benefits. Michigan Chapter Levels include:
- Clergy
- Junior Level
- Associate Level – Individual
- Associate Level – Family
- Standard Level – Individual
- Standard Level – Family
- Restorer Level
Join or Renew Membership in the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums
The Michigan Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums invites you to take your place in history. Join us in protecting the priceless cultural wonders of these most important museums so that they may inspire future generations. Benefits of being a Patron are many and nearly priceless and can be found in the table below, Patron Membership Levels and Benefits.
There are two ways to become a Patron:
By Mail....
- Select the Patron Membership Form, print it out, and fill it in
- Make check payable to Michigan Chapter PAVM
- Mail the completed form and check to the Michigan Chapter PAVM Office listed on the form.
On Line....
To join or renew your Michigan Chapter Patron membership, click on the button that is adjacent to your desired membership level. (See the table below for description of levels.) Follow the prompts that appear on the page to register and submit payment.
NOTE: You do not need to be a subscriber to PayPal to use our PayPal payment portal. Simply click on the ADD TO CART button and follow prompts PROCEED TO CHECKOUT and DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD payment
Clergy Level – $250
Junior Level – $250
Associate Individual Level – $300
Associate Family Level – $600
Standard Individual Level – $600
Standard Family Level – $1,200
Restorer Level – $2,500
Restorer Level – $5,000
Level
Description
Benefits
Clergy
Members of the clergy and religious are welcome to join MI-PAVM at a substantially reduced rate and still enjoy all the benefits offered to the Standard Level Patron.
Clergy Membership: $250 per year
Same as Standard Level. See below.
Junior Level
Junior Level membership is offered for persons between the ages of 18 and 35. Junior Patrons receive the same benefits as the Standard Level Patrons.
Juinor Level: $250 per year
Same as Standard Level. See below.
Associate Level
Associate Level is designed for individuals who want to support the work of PAVM but are not interested in experiencing a private visit and tour to the Vatican Museums.
Family Level includes dependent children under the age of 18.
- $300 individual
- $600 per family
- A tax deductible donation in the amount of the annual dues
- Subscription to The Vatican Museums Report from the International Director
- Subscription to PAVM eNewsletter
- Subscription to Michigan Chapter and International newsletters
- Notices and mailings for upcoming events
- Invitations to participate in all local Chapter events, e.g., annual holiday dinner, specialty dinners, receptions, lectures, trips for adventure and pilgrimage in the US
- Notice of events planned by the International Patrons, including multi-day Vatican cultural events, trips, cruises, and pilgrimages outside the US
- Note: You may upgrade membership level at anytime during the year by paying the difference in dues.
Standard Level
Standard Level of membership is perfect for people who enthusiastically support the PAVM and enjoy visiting Rome and the Vatican Museums.
Family dues include dependent children under the age of 18:
- $600 individual
- $1,200 per family
All the above benefits, PLUS:
- Special discounted pricing for the PAVM Insider’s Course
- Invitation to participate in events planned by the International Patrons, including multi-day Vatican cultural events, trips, cruises, and pilgrimages outside the US
When in Rome/Vatican: *
- Welcome visit to the Office of the Patrons in Vatican City
- Complementary private tour of the Vatican Museums with a Vatican Museum tour guide
- No waiting in line for entrance into the Museums
- Complimentary and unlimited entrance into the Vatican Museums
- Invitation to view areas of the Museums closed to the public (with your private guide)
- Viewing of a restoration in progress at the Restorations Laboratories
- Special access to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Entrance into the Vatican Gardens and Castel Gondolfo
- PAVM discount at all Vatican Museum gift shops
- Invitation to Vatican ceremonies for important restoration unveilings (sometimes presided over by the Holy Father).
* NOTE: Please go to the Private Tour page under the Events section to learn about private tours and how to schedule a visit.
Restorer Level
The Restorer Patron Level of membership is perfect for individuals who enthusiastically support the PAVM, enjoy visiting Rome and the Vatican Museums, and/or wish to make a more meaningful contribution towards the restoration of sacred art.
- Annual giving $2,500
Includes all the above benefits, PLUS:
- All proceeds will go toward the Michigan Chapter’s current restoration project, The Adoration of the Magi tapestry.
Restorer Level
The Restorer Patron Level of membership is perfect for individuals who enthusiastically support the PAVM, enjoy visiting Rome and the Vatican Museums, and/or wish to make a more meaningful contribution towards the restoration of sacred art.
- Annual giving $5,000
Includes all the above benefits, PLUS:
- All proceeds will go toward the Michigan Chapter’s current restoration project, The Adoration of the Magi tapestry.