Help create a sustainable legacy, preserve history and provide insight for the generations of tomorrow. Our members provide vital support for our exhibitions, collections and educational programs.

Join the over 3,000 nationwide members who support us!

All members receive these basic benefits:

• Free admission to the Fenimore Art Museum, The Farmers' Museum and the Research Library
• Free admission to all special events at The Farmers’ Museum including such events as Harvest Festival and Candlelight Evening
• Quarterly Events Calendar and Headwaters newsletter
• Invitations and reduced rates for programs, classes and special events
• Annual Heritage magazine with information on special exhibits and programs
• Member discounts in all museum shops
• Members-only holiday shopping and private sales
• Invitation to a Members’ Holiday Reception and the Annual Meeting
• Member discounts on all museum publications including New York History
• 10% discount at the Fenimore Cafe and The Stone Barn Dairy Bar at the Farmers' Museum.
• 10% discount at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Gift Shop.
• 10% discount at the Fly Creek Cider Mill Millstore Marketplace.

Membership Levels
Student $25/year
Free admission to both museums and the Research Library for one specified student, with proof of student enrollment. Click here to renew your membership or become a new member.

Individual $50/year
All basic benefits for one named adult. One membership card. Click here to renew your membership or become a new member.

Family/Household $75/year
All basic benefits for two named adults and all children of cardholders under 18. Two membership cards. Click here to renew your membership or become a new member.

Sustaining $100/year
All basic benefits for any two named adults, their children under the age of 18, and their grandchildren under 18. Two membership cards. Additional benefits include a 50% discount on general museum admission for two accompanied guests, and two free passes to each museum. Click here to renew your membership or become a new member.

Contributing $250/year
All benefits listed previously, plus free exhibition catalog, free subscription to New York History and listing in NYSHA's annual report. Click here to renew your membership or become a new member.

Benefactor $500/year
All benefits listed previously, plus a private tour of the Fenimore Art Museum or Research Library led by a Senior Staff member for Benefactors and four guests (by appointment), one free request for extended library services, and a special social event. Click here to renew your membership or become a new member.

Add-a-Guest $25/year
Add one specified adult to your membership. One additional card. Free admission to both museums. Click here to add-a-guest.

New York History Subscription
Free for NYSHA members at Contributing level or
above and $30 annually for members at Sustaining level or below. Go to Publications .