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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Disclosure
Join the New-York Historical Society as a corporate member and enjoy many exclusive benefits, including free admission for your employees and guests, private exhibition tours for your executives and clients and the opportunity to host an event in one of New-York Historical's halls. Through corporate membership you provide the critical general operating support that New-York Historical needs to carry out its historic preservation and educational mission.
For corporations interested in high-visibility sponsorship opportunities, the New-York Historical Society is pleased to offer specially designed partnership packages, with robust recognition and engagement benefits tailored to meet your company’s needs. Opportunities include major exhibition sponsorships, support for our K–12 educational initiatives, and sponsorship of our public and family programs.
For more information, please contact the Development Office at (212) 485-9277 or corporate.membership@nyhistory.org.
- An Excelsior membership enhances all the benefits of the Associate level and provides opportunities for executives to attend intimate “Dinners with History” featuring renowned historians as well as our annual History Makers Gala, and preferred pricing on private event rentals.
- The Family level expands the benefits of the Associate membership to engage historians of all ages. Your guests and their families will have exclusive access to the DiMenna Children’s History Museum Family Benefit Party and exciting programming throughout the year.
- The Associate level confers unlimited free admission and discounted public program tickets to all employees and up to three guests, along with access to private tours and invitations to VIP exhibition opening events.
- The Contributor corporate membership allows your guests to immerse themselves in the New-York Historical Society’s exhibitions through one-time-use passes to the museum as well as exclusive invitations to preview events.
