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Join the Missouri Historical Society Today and Enjoy These Exciting Membership Benefits

Free or reduced Admission to special MHS or traveling exhibitions

Gateway
Complimentary subscription to Gateway
Enjoy articles on the history of St. Louis, the state of Missouri and westward expansion, as well as outstanding book reviews, with Gateway.

Missouri Historical Society Magazine
Enjoy in-depth articles on exhibits, artifacts, museum programs and museum resources with MHS Magazine, our bimonthly members-only publication.

10% Discount in the Museum Restaurant During Regular Hours of Operation
Enjoy a 10% daily discount during regular restaurant hours when you dine in Meriwether's sit-down dining area, overlooking Forest Park. Discount applies to the number of people at your table covered by your membership level. Discount does not apply to the Grab 'n Go food section.

10% Discount in the Louisiana Purchase Museum Shop*
Enjoy a 10% discount during regular museum hours and a 20% discount on Pastimes Days and Exhibit Previews.

*Discount does not apply to music, videos, John Pils items, and items already on sale.

Invitation to Exhibit Previews
You will be invited to special members-only previews of upcoming exhibitions.MHM Umbrella

Free Membership Gifts
New members or current members who are renewing will receive a free Missouri History Museum Umbrella.

Pastimes - Special Members-Only events
You will be invited to Pastimes, our series of lectures, tours and workshops created for the enjoyment of members of all ages.

Discounts on and Advance Notice for Public Programs, Lectures, Children's Programs, and Workshops
You will receive a discount on fee-based programs, and will receive calendars and special mailings that will give you an early opportunity to enjoy all of our programs and events.

Time Travelers
Enjoy complimentary benefits at historic sites and museums around the country through Time Travelers, our growing network of institutions that have come together to offer our members special benefits.

Around Town with MHS
Enjoy special discounts through Around Town with MHS at various venues in and around the St. Louis Area.

Membership Appreciation Days
Once a year, a whole day is reserved for fun activities, performances, and gifts in appreciation of our members.

Discounted Tickets for MHS Discovery Tours
Missouri Historical Society Discovery Tours are theme-centered educational excursions designed to entertain and educate. Inspired by Missouri History Museum exhibitions and programming, these tours explore historic themes at various sites throughout the city, state, nation, and even abroad. Members receive advance notice of these tours through MHS publications as well as discounts on tickets.

Joining Now is the best way to stay informed and receive new benefits as soon as they become available!

Membership Levels
Special discounts at the museum shop and restaurant, and any event discounts, apply to the number of people indicated at each membership level listed below:

    SENIOR - $55 (2 Adults Age 65 and over):
  • Free or reduced admission to special MHS exhibitions (# of tickets corresponds to number of people indicated at each membership level)
  • Invitations to exhibition previews
  • FREE Thank You Gift (MHS Baseball Hat)
  • A subscription to our bimonthly Missouri Historical Society Magazine, including a calendar of upcoming events/programs
  • A subscription to Gateway, our beautifully illustrated magazine which delves into the cultural, social and political issues affecting St. Louis and Missouri
  • Pastimes Programs — events and lectures for MHS members only, including our annual Member Appreciation Day
  • A 10% discount at Meriwether’s, the museum restaurant, during regular hours of operation (discount applies to number of people indicated at each membership level in sit-down area only)
  • A 10% discount on most Louisiana Purchase Museum Shop items*
    (20% during Pastimes days and exhibition previews)
  • Time Travelers, our complimentary benefits network of other history museums and historic sites all across the country
  • Advanced notice of public programs, lectures, children’s programs, workshops and tours
  • Around Town with MHS discounts
  • Monthly eNewsletter

    REGULAR LEVEL -  $60 (2 Adults and children under 18 in household):
  • All the benefits of the Senior Level PLUS:
  • A $5 gift certificate for the Museum Shop

    FAMILY PLUS LEVEL - $85 (4 Adults and children under 18 in household):
  • All the benefits of the Regular Level plus:
  • Invitations to special children's and family activities
  • 20% Discount on one item in the Museum Shop*

    CONTRIBUTING LEVEL - $150 (6 Adults and children under 18 in household):
  • All the benefits of the Family Plus Level plus:
  • A $5 gift certificate for an MHS Press book
  • A 10% discount on photo and print reproductions
    (for personal use only)

    SUSTAINING - $250 (6 Adults and children under 18 in household):
  • All the benefits of the Contributing Level plus:
  • A special event with the MHS President

    SPONSORING - $500 (6 Adults and children under 18 in household):
  • All the benefits of the Sustaining Level plus:
  • Invitations to exclusive exhibition premieres

    THOMAS JEFFERSON SOCIETY - $1,000 and above (6 Adults and children under 18 in household):
  • All the benefits of the Sponsoring Level plus:
  • Invitations to the Thomas Jefferson Society Awards Dinner and other leadership events

    THOMAS JEFFERSON SOCIETY SILVER - $2,500
  • All the benefits of the Thomas Jefferson Patron Level PLUS

  • Complimentary MHS Gift Membership to give to family or friends

    THOMAS JEFFERSON SOCIETY GOLD - $5,000
  • All the benefits of the Thomas Jefferson Silver Level PLUS
  • 25% discount on museum facilities rental 

    THOMAS JEFFERSON SOCIETY PLATINUM - $10,000
  • All the benefits of the Thomas Jefferson Gold Level PLUS
  • Cocktail reception with MHS President

    THOMAS JEFFERSON SOCIETY DIAMOND - $15,000
  • All the benefits of the Thomas Jefferson Platinum Level PLUS
  • One complimentary museum facilities rental

    THOMAS JEFFERSON SOCIETY PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE - $25,000
  • All the benefits of the Thomas Jefferson Diamond Level PLUS
  • Private dinner and tour with MHS President


Become a member of the Missouri Historical Society.
Give the gift of membership to a friend or loved one. (Online application).
Give the gift of membership to a friend or loved one. (Print application).
For more information, please call the Membership Office at (314) 454-3100 or e-mail us at join@mohistory.org 
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