People make history, and everyone has a story to tell.
Since 1871, the California Historical Society has been telling the stories of individuals and communities through exhibitions and educational programs, and by providing free access to our expansive and remarkable collections. We steward one of the most important holdings of primary and secondary resources documenting California’s social, cultural, economic, and political history and development. With stunning art works on canvas, maps, ephemera, posters, broadsides, periodicals, and newspapers relating to the history of California and the West from the early explorations to the present time, the CHS collection is an essential resource to anyone seeking to better understand California.
You are a vital part of the California Historical Society. Your contributions sustain us and inspire us to continue to make California history real and relevant.
We invite you to join us as a Member of the California Historical Society. Your membership directly supports our mission—to engage and empower people to make California’s past a meaningful part of their everyday lives—and you get exciting and valuable benefits! Through our relationship with UC Press, CHS members can also receive a 40% discount off individual subscriptions to California History, available online through University of California Press.
| Level | Price | Admission | Programs & Events | Store | Reciprocity | Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate | $75 | Free for you and a guest | Free or discounted entry for you and a guest | 10% Discount | Time Travelers | Purchase |
| Advocate - Discounted* | $60* | Free for you and a guest | Free or discounted entry for you and a guest | 10% Discount | Time Travelers | Purchase |
| Ally | $125 | Free for you and a guest | Free or discounted entry for you and a guest | 10% Discount | Time Travelers and North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) | Purchase |
| Ally - Discounted* | $100* | Free for you and a guest | Free or discounted entry for you and a guest | 10% Discount | Time Travelers and North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) | Purchase |
| Steward | $250 | Free for you and a guest | Free or discounted entry for you and a guest, plus invitations to exclusive special events and VIP receptions | 10% Discount | Time Travelers and North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) | Purchase |
| Benefactor | $500 | Free for you and a guest | Free or discounted entry for you and a guest, invitations to exclusive special events and VIP receptions, plus a guided tour our historic headquarters at 678 Mission Street in San Francisco | 10% Discount | Time Travelers and North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) | Purchase |
| Champion | $1,000 | Free for you and a guest | Free or discounted entry for you and a guest, invitations to exclusive special events and VIP receptions, plus a guided tour our historic headquarters at 678 Mission Street in San Francisco that includes a private viewing of some of our unique collections | 10% Discount | Time Travelers and North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) | Purchase |
| Gallery Pass | $35 | Free for you and a guest | Purchase |
*20% discounts available for Seniors, Students, Educators, and non-profit organizations.
Other ways to give:
Your gift is fully tax-deductible, and is a vital contribution to the preservation and continued stewardship of the history of California.
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