The Enthusiast Membership includes the following benefits: Free admission for two Member cardholders and four guests (six total), plus children 17 and under 30% off initial order, excluding clearance and sale merchandise, when Membership is purchased at The Met Store 15% off at The Met Store (30% off seasonally), plus 10% discount on parking and dining Member Preview Days Express entry with Member Entrance Weekend Member Mornings Members-only ticketed events Priority access in exhibition virtual queues Virtual exhibition openings Monthly E-newsletter, What's On Member Calendar, and digital Bulletin The Met After Hours Access to the Balcony Lounge Print subscription to the Bulletin Member Evening Receptions Evening with the Director Reciprocal Benefits at 16 museums nationwide 81st Street Studio Member Mornings Children's Classes and Camps early registration and discounts Within the limits prescribed by law, $344 is tax-deductible Memberships are not refundable or transferable. All Memberships begin on the date of purchase. Members can access their benefits immediately using their Member or Patron ID number. During the holiday season, it may take up to four weeks to receive Membership cards in the mail within the contiguous U. S.