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
Members of the Chairman’s Council are partners in the New-York Historical Society’s mission to engage a broad range of people in American history through groundbreaking exhibitions, thought-provoking programs, and educational activities that bring history to life.
This highly engaging group is provided opportunities to meet and learn from some of today’s most prominent historians, attend VIP events, and receive complimentary tickets to all of the Historical Society's ground-breaking public programs.
For more information, contact the Office of the Chairman’s Council at (212) 485-9221, or e-mail ChairmansCouncil@nyhistory.org.
As a Chairman’s Council Member, you are invited to attend Weekend with History, an annual event featuring the winner of the New-York Historical Society Barbara and David Zalaznick Book Prize in American History, two keynote programs, and individualized breakout sessions led by preeminent historians, authors, and newsmakers.*
Other member benefits include…
All benefits at the Member level, plus…
All benefits at the Vice Chair level, plus. . .
