$85 / Tax-deductible: $85
All core Member benefits for one (65 years of age and older)
- Free Museum Admission
- Two discounted tickets for most public and family programs
- Advance notification of public program series
- Invitations to Members-only events, such as exhibition openings and special tours
- Invitation to join the Frederick Douglass Council
- Membership in the History Book Club
- Discounted tickets for gallery and walking tours
- Invitation to the Member Appreciation Breakfast
- 10% off at the NYHistory Store
- Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program
Additional Add-on:
Frederick Douglass Council Benefits
(+$40 Council dues, fully tax-deductible)
Providing additional ways to engage with New-York Historical Society through the lens of African American history. FDC Members receive additional benefits that include special discounts and invitations to exclusive events.
Women’s History Council
(+$40 Council dues, fully tax-deductible)
Providing support for the Center for Women’s History, which includes exhibitions, salons, and the annual Diane and Adam E. Max Conference on Women’s History. WHC Members receive additional benefits that include special discounts and invitations to exclusive events.
Spotlight Series
Enroll in a free 10-week online course - Spotlight Series: Frederick Douglass and "A Composite Nation" - designed exclusively for Members that uncovers themes in the Museum's collections, exhibitions, and speaker programs, offering a unique learning experience. The first series will examine Frederick Douglass “A Composite Nation” speech and use David Blight's acclaimed book, Prophet of Freedom as the main text.