Become A Member
Celebrate the inspiring story of our city. Become a Member of the Museum of the City of New York and get closer to the city you love with free admission, invitations to special events, and great discounts.
Membership levels and benefits
Individual: $90
- Unlimited free admission for one
- Discounts on ticketed Public Programs, including panel discussions, concerts, book talks and film screenings*
- 15% discount in the Museum Shop and Chalsty’s Café
- Invitations to Member Previews of new exhibitions and member-only programs
- Subscription to the Program Calendar
- Subscription to the mailed What’s On booklet
- Digital Membership Card (coming soon)
- $90 is tax-deductible
Dual: $160
- All benefits of Individual Membership level for two
- Unlimited free admission for you and a guest
- Two Digital Membership Cards
- $160 is tax-deductible
Family: $170
All benefits of Dual Membership plus:
- Unlimited free admission for two adults and up to four children
- Discounted tickets on or advanced notice of select Family Programs, including tours and workshops for children under 19
- $170 is tax-deductible
Sustainer: $250
All benefits of Family Membership plus:
- Two complimentary drink tickets per membership for Uptown Bounce
- Increased discount rate or advanced notice on public program ticket sales for select programs
- Two Museum guest passes
- $234 is tax-deductible
Fellow: $500
All benefits of Sustainer Membership plus:
- Reciprocal membership benefits with more than 900 museums through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)
- Four Museum guest passes
- $484 is tax-deductible
Supporter: $750
All benefits of Fellow Membership plus:
- Invitation to one exhibition First Look Opening Reception (MCNY hosts ~3 annually)
- Two complimentary tickets to the Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Distinguished Lectures in Urban History (Reservations Required)
- Invitations to select Patron Programs
- Six Museum guest passes
- $674 is tax-deductible
Discounted Memberships
Student: $60; and Senior: $70
- Unlimited free admission for one
- Discounts on ticketed Public Programs, including panel discussions, concerts, book talks and film screenings*
- 15% discount in the Museum Shop and Chalsty’s Café
- Invitations to Member Previews of new exhibitions and member-only programs
- Subscription to the Program Calendar
- Subscription to the mailed What’s On booklet
- Digital Membership Card (coming soon)
- $60/$70 is tax-deductible
Senior Dual: $130
- All benefits of Senior Membership for two
- Unlimited free admission for you and a guest
- Two Digital Membership Cards
- $130 is tax-deductible
New Yorker at Heart: $60 (For those living more than 150 miles outside of New York City)
- Unlimited free admission for one
- Discounts on ticketed Public Programs, including panel discussions, concerts, book talks and film screenings*
- 15% discount in the Museum Shop and Chalsty’s Café
- Invitations to Member Previews of new exhibitions and member-only programs
- Subscription to the Program Calendar
- Subscription to the mailed What’s On booklet
- Digital Membership Card (coming soon)
- $60 is tax-deductible
Join, Renew or Give the Gift of a New Yorker At Heart Membership
Patron Circle: Gifts of $1,000 or more
The Museum of the City of New York’s premier patron group deeply values the Museum’s mission to celebrate, document and interpret the City’s past, present and future. This engaged group of supporters enjoy an array of benefits including unlimited free admission, Museum discounts, and invitations to our exclusive Uptown After Hours Series, Curator’s Cup High Tea, Annual Leadership Welcome, and other members-only events.
Library Membership
The Museum of the City of New York is pleased to offer two membership levels for local and public libraries that provide their patrons access to our exhibitions and programming, as well as discounts in our Museum Shop and café.
Museum membership for IDNYC card holders
The Museum of the City of New York is offering all IDNYC card holders a free one-person membership for one year. To redeem your membership, please visit the Museum with your IDNYC card, and ask to register for IDNYC membership. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mon–Fri and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sat–Sun. Please be sure to bring your valid IDNYC card with you to confirm your membership.
Contact
For any questions regarding membership levels or benefits, please contact the Membership Department, at 917.492.3328 or email membership@mcny.org.
Please note that Memberships are not refundable or transferable. Categories and benefits are subject to change.
*Limited to two discounted tickets per Member per program.
