Design Museum Membership
Interested in joining the corporate sponsorship circle of The Design Network? Email Juan Pablo Neira-Solano for more information.
Help keep the Design Museum free and open to the public by becoming a member of The Design Network! This new membership program connects you to a community that loves design, rewards you with goodies, and invites you to exclusive events and opportunities.
Whether you subscribe yourself, or give the gift of membership to a friend, family, or student you know, every membership comes with great perks, including:
Opportunities for members to showcase design work
Members-only events and experiences
Free Design Museum swag at select events
10% discount in the DMoC store
Discounts from our friends and partners
1% of membership dues create new scholarships for Chicago Public Schools students
Manage Your Membership
Our membership system is Memberful. Sign in here to manage your account and learn more about The Design Network.
Family Membership
$150/year
Join a vibrant community of design enthusiasts and their families, supporting creativity and innovation together. Embrace the power of design to shape society while enjoying exclusive perks and events.
Or $15/month
Monthly Family Membership
Individual Membership
$100/year
Elevate your design journey with exclusive access to events, discounts, and a community of like-minded individuals. Join us in celebrating the transformative power of design, one membership at a time.
Or $10/month
Monthly Individual Membership
Student Membership
$50/year
Unlock the door to inspiration and opportunity with our Student Membership. Whether you're a high schooler, undergrad, or pursuing higher education, access exclusive benefits while fueling your passion for design.
or $5/month
Monthly Student Membership
Opportunities
Internships
Our interns are smart, creative, and thoughtful students from around the world who study graphic design, arts administration, marketing, engineering, fashion, industrial design, economics, photography… you get the picture! Every semester, we work with students to create an internship experience that will provide practical experience and supplement classroom instruction.
INTERNested? Reach out to us at info@designchicago.org.
Grants
Design Impact Grants are part of Designing a Better Chicago, a partnership between the Design Museum, DCASE, and NeoCon. Learn more about Designing a Better Chicago, the museum’s role in the project, and how to nominate someone or be be nominated for an award.
Employment
Interested in joining our passionate, creative team? We don’t often have postings, but when we do, we’ll share a link below.
Volunteer
We began as an all-volunteer organization and continue to rely on the talents and generosity of our volunteers today. Are you interested in helping at events? Building out exhibitions? Teaching workshops? Greeting visitors? Sign up below!
Field Trips
Groups are welcome at the museum! Our gallery is small, and can comfortably accommodate about 40 people at one time. If you are interested in scheduling a guided experience, either in person or virtual, please contact us for more information.