Established in 1862, the Société des beaux-arts et du musée is at the origin of the MBAL’s foundation in 1864. Since its creation and as the main owner, the Society has contributed to maintain and increase the collection and a demanding cultural program. Very active in the museum’s development and the cultural outreach, it includes a committee and contributing members. In order to extend the artistic experience beyond the museum, the association offers each year for sale an engraving by a well-known Swiss artist such as Claudia Comte, Sylvie Fleury, Sandrine Pelletier, Augustin Rebetez or other artists to be discovered on mbal.ch.
Join us !
Contribute to the influence of the museum, to the build-up of its collections and the conservation of a heritage that has been enriched over the years by becoming a member of the Society of Fine Arts and the Museum. You will participate in spreading the reputation of our institution and share in pleasant and satisfying experiences through visits, conferences and events offered to members. With your support, the Museum of Fine Arts will be able to continue presenting a demanding program.
Your benefits
Free museum admission for one year
Privileged guided tour
Free admission to partner museums on presentation of your museum card
- Photo Élysée – Lausanne
- Musée des beaux-arts – La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Villa dei Cedri – Bellinzona
- MACT/CACT – Bellinzona
- Centre d’Art – Bienne
- Kunsthalle St. Gallen
- Kunstmuseum Luzern
Your annual contribution
Solo Friends: CHF 50.–
- 1 free admission, valid for 1 person for one year – students, apprentices, seniors and unemployed: CHF 30.–
Duo Friends: CHF 70.–
- 1 free admission, valid for 2 people for one year – students, apprentices, seniors and unemployed: CHF 50.–
Supporting Friends: CHF 200.–
- 1 free admission, valid for 2 people for one year
- 1 free admission for 2 people to a brunch or another paid MBAL event
- 10% discount at the museum shop
Benefactor Friends: CHF 500.–
- 1 free admission, valid for 2 people for one year
- 1 free admission for 2 people to a brunch or another paid MBAL event
- 10% discount at the museum shop
- 1 complimentary artist’s print, to be chosen from a selection proposed by the museum
Patron Friends: CHF 2,000.–
A flexible form of support for individuals or companies wishing to contribute to the museum’s missions without being associated with a specific exhibition.
Benefits:
- Recognition on the museum’s website and on the physical display dedicated to the “MBAL Partners” in the museum;
- Invitations to exclusive exhibition’s previews;
- Up to 20 free admissions to the museum, valid for one year, to share with friends or staff, paid events included;
- A complimentary copy of an annual Artist’s Edition produced by the museum of your choice.
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You’d like to become a friend of the MBAL? Please contact us by phone at
+41 (0)32 933 89 50, or by e-mail at mbal@ne.ch