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Membership support helps the New-York Historical Society care for a priceless collection, made fully accessible to the public, and provides our education programs with the resources to serve more than 200,000 New York City public school students each year. Become a member today—it’s only through our partnership with history enthusiasts like you that we’re able to continue “Making History Matter.”

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Mary-Ann Wintherberg
Upper West Side, New York

“I find myself taking guests, friends and family to visit this museum. So many reactions to the place. The location, the architecture and the collection always stimulate, and interest!”

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Individual
$75
($75 tax deductible)

Unlimited free admission, discounts on public program tickets, the Museum Store, and Caffè Storico, and more!

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  • Unlimited free admission for one to the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library and DiMenna Children’s History Museum
  • Discounted tickets to public programs
  • 10 percent discount at the Museum Store and Caffè Storico
  • Invitations to members-only events
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Dual
$110
($110 tax deductible)

All the benefits of Individual membership for two at the same residence.

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  • Unlimited free admission for two to the New-York Historical Society Museum & Library and DiMenna Children’s History Museum
  • Discounted tickets to public programs
  • 10 percent discount at the Museum Store and Caffè Storico
  • Invitations to members-only events
  • Membership in Empire State Reciprocal Program
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Family
$150
($125 tax deductible)

All the benefits of Dual membership, plus:

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  • 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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Young Friend
$175
($125 tax deductible)

The Young Friends of the New-York Historical Society is a special membership group of active young professionals, aged 21 to 45, who share a love of history and New York City. All the benefits of Individual membership, plus:

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  • Exclusive events for young professionals, including curator-led “behind-the-scenes” tours
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$250
($200 tax deductible)

All the benefits of Family membership, plus:

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  • Two complimentary tickets to a Public or Family Program of your choice, with concierge reservation services through the Membership Office
  • Invitations to additional events and opening receptions
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Patron Family
$500
($400 tax deductible)

All the benefits of Friend and Family membership, plus:

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  • Four complimentary tickets to a Public or Family program of your choice, with concierge reservation services through the Membership Office
  • Private tour with a Museum docent (by appointment through the Membership Office)
  • Two guest passes for admission to the Museum, to share with friends, family, or colleagues
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Benefactor
$1,000
($850 tax deductible)

All the benefits of Patron Family membership, plus:

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  • One Family membership to give as a gift
  • Invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes Family Programs on American History
  • Listing in the New-York Historical Society Annual Report
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Gotham Fellow
$2,500
($2,300 tax deductible)

All the benefits of Benefactor membership, plus:

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  • Four guest passes for admission to the Museum, to share with friends, family, or colleagues
  • Invitations to private curatorial talks on special exhibitions, the Museum collection and Library archives
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at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)
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Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday - 10am-6pm

Friday - 10am-8pm

Sunday - 11am-5pm

Monday - CLOSED

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Summer Hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Tuesday-Friday - 9am–3pm

Saturday-Monday - CLOSED