Membership

Join or Renew Your Membership Today

Historic New England membership unlocks opportunities to experience history in new and exciting ways while supporting our mission to tell the full New England story. View the membership levels listed below to find the one that’s right for you, and explore the region’s history for a full year with us!

Looking for a gift that keeps on giving? A Historic New England gift membership will inspire new experiences for a full year! With thirty-eight historic sites to tour and exciting events happening throughout the year, there are always opportunities to create lasting memories with friends and family.

 

Help us meet our climate action goals by downloading your Historic New England digital membership card. Want to continue receiving a physical membership card or have questions about your digital card? No problem! Just contact the membership team at [email protected] or (617) 994-5910.

General Memberships

For individuals and families who love to explore new england

Individual: $58

Benefits:

  • Unlimited complimentary tour admission for one adult to all Historic New England sites and the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
  • Member publications, including Historic New England magazine (three issues per year), Passport to Historic New England, and Guide to Historic Properties
  • Complimentary or discounted admission to Historic New England events
  • 10% discount on museum shop and plant purchases
  • Access to member-only events

Tax-Deductible Amount: $58

Dual Plus: $78

Benefits:

  • Unlimited complimentary tour admission for two adults, plus the primary members’ children or grandchildren under eighteen, to all Historic New England sites and the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
  • Member publications, including Historic New England magazine (three issues per year), Passport to Historic New England, and Guide to Historic Properties
  • Complimentary or discounted admission to Historic New England events
  • 10% discount on museum shop and plant purchases
  • Member discount on summer camp programs at Casey Farm and Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
  • Access to member-only events

Tax-Deductible Amount: $78

Student: $30

Available to all full-time students with valid college or university student ID.

Benefits:

  • Unlimited complimentary tour admission for one adult to all Historic New England sites and the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
  • Member publications, including Historic New England magazine (three issues per year), Passport to Historic New England, and Guide to Historic Properties
  • Complimentary or discounted admission to Historic New England events
  • 10% discount on museum shop and plant purchases
  • Access to member-only events

Tax-Deductible Amount: $30

Premium Memberships

Support your passion for new england and get special access to events and expertise

Contributor: $148

Benefits:

  • Unlimited complimentary tour admission for three adults, plus the primary members’ children or grandchildren under eighteen to all Historic New England sites and the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
  • Member publications, including Historic New England magazine (three issues per year), Passport to Historic New England, and Guide to Historic Properties
  • Complimentary or discounted admission to Historic New England events
  • 10% discount on museum shop and plant purchases
  • Member discount on summer camp programs at Casey Farm and Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
  • Access to member-only events

Plus

  • Presale opportunities for select Historic New England events
  • Reciprocal admission to 1,400+ North American museums and cultural institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)

    • Historic New England welcomes visitors from participating NARM institutions to the following properties for free upon presentation of a valid membership card from the participating institution which features the NARM logo.
    • Please visit the individual property pages for detailed information on visitation and admission benefits. Reciprocal benefits do not include discounts on events, programs, shops, cafés, nor on rentals or program tickets.

Tax-Deductible Amount: $148

Supporter: $300

Benefits:

  • Unlimited complimentary tour admission for four adults, plus the primary members’ children or grandchildren under eighteen to all Historic New England sites and the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
  • Member publications, including Historic New England magazine (three issues per year), Passport to Historic New England, and Guide to Historic Properties
  • Complimentary or discounted admission to Historic New England events
  • 10% discount on museum shop and plant purchases
  • Member discount on summer camp programs at Casey Farm and Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
  • Access to member-only events
  • Presale opportunities for select Historic New England events
  • Reciprocal admission to 1,400+ North American museums and cultural institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)

    • Historic New England welcomes visitors from participating NARM institutions to the following properties for free upon presentation of a valid membership card from the participating institution which features the NARM logo.
    • Please visit the individual property pages for detailed information on visitation and admission benefits. Reciprocal benefits do not include discounts on events, programs, shops, cafés, nor on rentals or program tickets.

Plus

  • Invitation to one Patron Program event

Tax-Deductible Amount: $300

Sustainer: $600

Benefits:

  • Unlimited complimentary tour admission for four adults, plus the primary members’ children or grandchildren under eighteen to all Historic New England sites and the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
  • Member publications, including Historic New England magazine (three issues per year), Passport to Historic New England, and Guide to Historic Properties
  • Complimentary or discounted admission to Historic New England events
  • 10% discount on museum shop and plant purchases
  • Member discount on summer camp programs at Casey Farm and Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
  • Access to member-only events
  • Presale opportunities for select Historic New England events
  • Reciprocal admission to 1,400+ North American museums and cultural institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)

    • Historic New England welcomes visitors from participating NARM institutions to the following properties for free upon presentation of a valid membership card from the participating institution which features the NARM logo.
    • Please visit the individual property pages for detailed information on visitation and admission benefits. Reciprocal benefits do not include discounts on events, programs, shops, cafés, nor on rentals or program tickets.
  • Invitation to one Patron Program event

Plus

Tax-Deductible Amount: $600

Ambassador: $1,200

Benefits:

  • Unlimited complimentary tour admission for four adults, plus the primary members’ children or grandchildren under eighteen to all Historic New England sites and the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History
  • Member publications, including Historic New England magazine (three issues per year), Passport to Historic New England, and Guide to Historic Properties
  • Complimentary or discounted admission to Historic New England events
  • 10% discount on museum shop and plant purchases
  • Member discount on summer camp programs at Casey Farm and Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
  • Access to member-only events
  • Presale opportunities for select Historic New England events
  • Reciprocal admission to 1,400+ North American museums and cultural institutions through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)

    • Historic New England welcomes visitors from participating NARM institutions to the following properties for free upon presentation of a valid membership card from the participating institution which features the NARM logo.
    • Please visit the individual property pages for detailed information on visitation and admission benefits. Reciprocal benefits do not include discounts on events, programs, shops, cafés, nor on rentals or program tickets.
  • Personalized advice on your old or historic home with our preservation experts during a forty-five-minute scheduled phone call

Plus

  • Invitations to Patron Program events with opportunities to meet staff and experts
  • Opportunity to give one complimentary Dual Plus gift membership to friends and family

Tax-Deductible Amount: $1,200

Historic New England Patron Program: $2,500 and above

Join Us To Make History!

The Historic New England Patron Program brings together our most devoted and visionary friends—people whose generosity and passion ensure that our region’s stories, treasures, and landscapes endure for generations to come.

Whether you are considering joining for the first time or have supported us for many years, we welcome you with gratitude and excitement. The Patron Program offers exceptional opportunities to connect deeply with Historic New England, experience unforgettable moments, and make a lasting difference.

Visionary Circle -$50,000 or more

President’s Circle – $25,000 to $49,999

1910 Founders Society – $10,000 to $24,999

Preservation Champions – $5,000 to $9,999

Appleton Circle – $2,500 to $4,999

Pass to the Past

Become an Organizational Member of Historic New England and offer your employees access to one of the region’s most distinctive cultural benefits.