Gift Planning

Support the Museum's future at no cost during your lifetime

Gift planning is a meaningful way to create a legacy at the Smithsonian American Art Museum while taking advantage of income and tax benefits for you and your heirs. By making a legacy gift, you will help ensure that millions of people across the nation will continue to enjoy our cultural heritage through America's finest artworks.

Donor Recognition

When you commit to a planned gift, you are invited to the Smithsonian Legacy Society and the American Art Legacy Society. You will be among the first to learn about new exhibitions, programs, and events at the Museum, and will be invited to VIP events and donor receptions.

Learn About Our Legacy Society

For more information,
please contact:
Michelle Atkins
(202) 633-8402
atkinsm@si.edu

We are happy to work with you to explore creative giving opportunities that meet your financial and estate planning needs.

Let Us Know

Let Us Know

If you have already included the Museum in your estate plans, please let us know so we can thank you for your generosity and welcome you into the American Art Legacy Society.

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Ways to Give

  1. Include a gift to the Museum in your will or revocable living trust.
  2. Name the SAAM as a beneficiary of your retirement plan account.

Contact Us

We would be happy to illustrate how your gift makes an impact at the Museum. Simply contact Michelle Atkins at (202) 633-8402 or atkinsm@si.edu.