Education Mission
The Education Department at the New-York Historical Society offers a wealth of resources and learning opportunities designed to make history come alive!
Education programs are made possible through endowments established by the National Endowment for the Humanities and The Hearst Foundations. Programs are supported, in part, by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council and by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State Agency. Additional support is provided by The Barker Welfare Foundation, The Hyde and Watson Foundation, the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation and Verizon.
Support the New-York Historical Society
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 100,000 schoolchildren annually.
Educator Membership
Teachers have the opportunity to become full New-York Historical Society members at a discounted rate of $60. Membership includes:
- Unlimited free admission to galleries (bypass admission line)
- Unlimited access to the New-York Historical Society Library’s extensive printed, graphic and manuscript collections
- Free admission to all New-York Historical Open House Events
- Reduced admission to all public programs
- Ten percent discount on Museum Store purchases, online purchases and at the Café
- Twenty percent discount on books at public program book signings
- Free subscription to the semi-annual New-York Journal of American History
- Calendar of events
- Invitations to member-only events
- Personalized membership card
- Member-only holiday shopping days
- Discount on admission to many historical societies and museums nationwide
Please visit our Support page for more information.
