The annual support from your membership allows the Illinois Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums to continue our mission of raising funds for the preservation, care, exhibition and restoration of art in the Vatican Museums.

Basic Membership Benefits

  • Be an honored guest of the Vatican Museums
  • Access to exclusive Patrons’ Group Tour of the Vatican Museums with a handpicked guide
  • Invitation to social and educational programs throughout the year sponsored by the Illinois Chapter, including trips to Rome to view artwork in the Vatican Museums
  • Receive a discount at the Vatican Museums gift shop
  • Satisfaction from being part of a world-wide team of patrons and artists who work together to conserve one of the world’s greatest treasures of art and culture
Chapter Membership Levels & Benefits
Jr. Membership (35 and under)

Fee: $250
Formerly known as Associate Membership Sign Up

 Membership entitles Patron to all Standard Level benefits.
Clergy Membership

Fee: $250Sign Up

 Membership entitles Patron to all Standard Level benefits.
Standard Individual Membership

Fee: $600Sign Up

 Membership includes:

  • Exclusive Patrons Group Tour of the Vatican Museums with
    handpicked guide
  • Email instructions to request Papal Audience tickets.
  • Discounted pricing for the PAVM Insider’s Course and in the gift
    shop.
  • Invitation to join Rome Chapter Trips (Chapter Trips take place
    once every 3 years)
  • Chapter Updates
  • Chapter Programs
Standard Family (two adults and all children under 18)

Fee: $1,200Sign Up

 Membership includes:

  • Exclusive Patrons Group Tour of the Vatican Museums with
    handpicked guide
  • Email instructions to request Papal Audience tickets.
  • Discounted pricing for the PAVM Insider’s Course and in the gift
    shop.
  • Invitation to join Rome Chapter Trips (Chapter Trips take place
    once every 3 years)
  • Chapter Updates
  • Chapter Programs
Restorer Family Level

Fee: $2500Sign Up

 Membership includes all of the Standard Level benefits, plus:

  • Patrons’ Pin & special Welcome Gift from the Chapter.
  •  Exclusive Patrons Group Tour with handpicked guide and access to
    the restoration labs or the Vatican a Gardens

Optional Downloadable Membership Form:

Download a Printable Membership Form Here

Book a Museum Visit

Are you already a patron and looking to book a private visit to the Vatican Museums? You can work directly with the Vatican Museums office to plan your experience.