As a CCHS member, you’ll enjoy free access to our exhibitions and research library, discounts and special invites on lectures and other events, and free access to dozens of partner museums.  Membership is a vital way to provide continued support to our programming.

Core Memberships

All memberships include the following benefits:

• Free admission to CCHS properties
• Reciprocal Membership with the Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program
• Unlimited free use of CCHS library and genealogical resources
• Invitation to special events and discounts for special events, lectures and other public programs

Patron Memberships

Patron Memberships include everything in a Core Membership plus reciprocal member privileges to more than 1,300 museums through the North American Reciprocal Museum Program.

• Patron Sponsor includes two guest passes
• Patron Benefactor includes four guest passes

Business Member

Core Membership Benefits for two adults and youths under 18 plus recognition on our online Business Supporters page.

Business Sponsor

Core Membership Benefits for two adults and youths under 18 and recognition on our online Business Supporters page, plus:

• Four guest passes to all of our historic properties
• Private, behind-the-scenes tour of all properties with the CCHS curator
• Two tickets to First Columbians annual benefit and special recognition in the First Columbians program