Members Matter
Membership support helps the New-York Historical Society care for a priceless collection, present engaging public programs and innovative exhibitions, and serve more than 200,000 New York City students, teachers, and young people each year. Become a Member today. . .because history matters.
Digital Membership Cards
We’re excited to announce that digital cards are available for New-York Historical Members! As part of our new contactless admissions process—and our efforts to be more environmentally conscious—we’re transitioning from physical cards to digital cards. For more, please read our Digital Card Instructions.
Membership Questions
Would you like to learn more about our Membership levels, benefits, or events? Are you interested in more information about the Frederick Douglass Council or Women’s History Council? Please contact the Membership Department at membership@nyhistory.org or (212) 485-9279.
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Young couple in beach chairs read a book together, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, undated (ca. 1920). William D. Hassler photograph collection. New-York Historical Society, 25833.
History Book Club
Join us for our Members-only History Book Club, meeting four times between October 2021 and May 2022!
Join your fellow New-York Historical Members to delve into and discuss an array of fascinating books that bring together history, art, culture, and politics. Get the most out of New-York Historical exhibitions and collections, with literature that discusses various aspects of history and art correlating with our current exhibitions. This program is an exciting way to participate in a series of casual yet thought-provoking forums, and engage in meaningful and enlightening conversation with fellow New Yorkers.
The first two meetings of History Book Club will be held via Zoom. We hope to resume in person session in 2022. Please stay tuned for more information!
Selections for 2021/22 include:
- Monday, October 25, 2021 – Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Shana Knizhnik, Irin Carmon; RSVP here >
- Monday, January 10, 2022 – All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake, Tiya Miles; RSVP here >
- Monday, March 14, 2022 – Book TBD
- Monday, May 2, 2022 – Book TBD
Meetings take place on Mondays, 5:30–7 pm ET via Zoom.
All book selections will be available for purchase in the NYHistory Store.
Questions? Contact the Membership Office at 212-485-9279 or membership@nyhistory.org.
