Join & Give
Join & Give
Membership
Join today and enjoy free admission, early access to program tickets, exclusive programming, discounts, and more. And remember: All levels are available as gifts!
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Your support matters more than ever. Your contribution helps fund all facets of our mission and enables us to continue serving the public. Thank you for your generosity!
Core Membership Benefits
- Free Museum admission
- Special Members-only hours for exclusive access to select exhibitions
- Advance notification and ticket sales for our public program series
- Opportunity to purchase up to two discounted tickets per public program, gallery tour, or walking tour. (Based on availability)
- Invitation to the annual Member Appreciation Event
- Invitations to History Book Club meetings
- Invitation to participate in the Spotlight Series: a 10-week virtual course
- Access to live, Members-only digital programs like Curator Confidential
- 10% off at the NYHistory Store, Parliament Espresso and Coffee Bar, and Storico restaurant
- Access to the Empire State Museums Reciprocal Programing tour
Core Membership Benefits
- Free Museum admission
- Special Members-only hours for exclusive access to select exhibitions
- Advance notification and ticket sales for our public program series
- Opportunity to purchase up to two discounted tickets per public program, gallery tour, or walking tour. (Based on availability)
- Invitation to the annual Member Appreciation Event
- Invitations to History Book Club meetings
- Invitation to participate in the Spotlight Series: a 10-week virtual course
- Access to live, Members-only digital programs like Curator Confidential
- 10% off at the NYHistory Store, Parliament Espresso and Coffee Bar, and Storico restaurant
- Access to the Empire State Museums Reciprocal Programing tour
Membership Levels
Individual
$100 Tax Deductible
All core benefits for one
$100Senior
$85 Tax Deductible
All core benefits for one, ages 65 and up
$85Educator
$85 Tax Deductible
All core benefits for one, with a valid Educator ID
$85Dual
$135 Tax Deductible
All core benefits for two, plus:
$135Family
$135 Tax Deductible
All Dual-level benefits, plus:
$160Young Friend
$125 Tax Deductible
For young professionals; includes all Dual-level benefits, plus:
$175Friend
$200 Tax Deductible
All Family-level benefits, plus:
$250Patron
$400 Tax Deductible
All Friend-level benefits, plus:
$500Benefactor
$850 tax deductible
All Patron-level benefits, plus:
$1,000Gotham Fellow
$2,300 tax deductible
All Benefactor-level benefits, plus:
$2,500Chairman's Council Member
$5,400 tax deductible
$6,000Chairman's Council Vice Chair
$11,300 tax deductible
All benefits of the Chairman's Council Member level, plus:
$12,000Chairman's Council Co-chair
$24,200 tax deductible
All benefits at the Vice Chair level, plus:
$25,000
Other Councils
Join & Give FAQ
Member Events
Members enjoy exclusive access to special events like Members-only breakfasts; exhibition opening receptions; guided tours; unique remote programs with scholars, experts, and Museum professionals; and much more.
Member Events
Members enjoy exclusive access to special events like Members-only breakfasts; exhibition opening receptions; guided tours; unique remote programs with scholars, experts, and Museum professionals; and much more.
Other Ways To Support
Additional Resources
Attention Members! We’re transitioning from physical cards to digital cards.
New-York Historical recognizes the elected officials, government agencies, and individuals helping to advance our mission
New-York Historical's Solicitation Disclosure Statement
A list of members on our planned giving advisory council
