Gilcrease Offers Tulsans Free Memberships

Gilcrease Museum has announced a new Charter Membership Program available to City of Tulsa residents that will include admission benefits, discounts to the museum gift shop and restaurant, electronic newsletters about museum events and more.

Complimentary, introductory charter memberships will be made available to first-time Gilcrease Museum members. Benefits include free general admission to the museum, a subscription to the bimonthly museum e-newsletter, updates on upcoming events at the museum, discounts at the Museum Shop and Osage restaurant, and the opportunity to purchase guest passes at half price.

 “We want to reach out to the community in a way to encourage more people to take advantage of the outstanding programs and exhibits that Gilcrease Museum has to offer,” said Dr. Duane King, Gilcrease Museum director. “Gilcrease Museum is a national treasure located here in Tulsa. Although we draw visitors from around the world, our most important audience is the local community.

The Charter Membership Program will enable people who live here the chance to enjoy the museum whenever they choose and to be involved, from the beginning, in the new partnership that will chart the future for one of the city’s most important resources.”

The introductory charter memberships will be valid until June 30, 2009, at which time renewal options will be available. Current and renewing Gilcrease Museum members will be granted Charter Member status as well, retaining their full benefits.

Citizens interested in free memberships can call 596-2700 for more information, or register online.

The Gilcrease Museum is owned by the City of Tulsa. City officials and the University of Tulsa collaborated this year to form a partneship that allows TU to apply its expertise and experience in management to the Gilcrease facilities and art collection.