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 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Families have the opportunity to become members of the New-York Historical Society! Benefits include:
- Unlimited free admission to the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library and DiMenna Children’s History Museum for two adults at the same residence and children under the age of 18
- Complimentary ticket to one Family Program of your choosing
- Invitation to our family-friendly Thanksgiving Eve event, our Grandparent’s Day festivities, and to select Family Programs throughout the year
- Opportunity to host a birthday party in the DiMenna Children’s History Museum
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DiMenna Children’s History Museum Leadership Council Programs
The Family Council and Founder’s Council are leadership groups that provide special access to the DiMenna Children’s History Museum as well as to the New-York Historical Society collections, exhibitions and library. Exclusive benefits include a variety of enchanting American history programs designed for children ages 4-13. Parents also receive special benefits.
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Patriots $1000
- Invitation to a private annual curator-led tour and reception in the DiMenna Children’s History Museum
- Invitations to two exclusive behind-the-scenes, hands-on family programs on American history
- Opportunity to host a child’s birthday party in the DiMenna Children’s History Museum at a 15 percent discount (discount excludes catering costs)
- Special notice of family programs and children’s events throughout the year
Yankees - $2,500
All of the Benefits of the Patriots Membership, PLUS:
- Private family tour of your choice related to child’s school curriculum
- For Parents, invitations to private curatorial talks on special exhibitions, Museum collection and Library archives
- Opportunity to host a child’s birthday party in the DiMenna Children’s History Museum at a 25 percent discount (discount excludes catering costs)
History Detectives- $5000
All of the Benefits of Yankees Membership, PLUS:
- Priority registration for children to attend Summer Camp programs at the DiMenna Children's History Museum
- For Parents, request up to two free tickets for all New-York Historical Society public programs with reserved seating
History Makers- $10,000
All of the Benefits of History Detectives Membership, PLUS:
- Attend a dinner at a private home with an outstanding historian or author
- Opportunity to host your child's class for a special curator-led tour of the DiMenna Children's History Museum and Historical Society galleries
