We Love Our Members

Your gift membership support helps provide vital educational programming for schools, develop multi-generational learning experiences, preserve important artifacts of Virginia’s history, and foster community engagement. 

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Your Gift Membership Supports Our Mission

Since our founding as the Virginia Historical Society in 1831, we have been dedicated to preserving, sharing, and engaging with Virginia's history to inspire current and future generations.  As a private institution with no government operating support, we rely entirely on charitable contributions from supporters like you. You know the value of our shared history - your gift membership ensures our future. Browse our gift membership levels below to see which fits you best. 

VMHC Member Benefits

$65Individual$85Dual$95Household$150Supporter$250Sustainer$500Patron
Free Admission to the Museum, Research Library, & daytime lectures

Free Parking

10% discount in Museum Store & Cafe

Discounts on classes, programs, ticketed events, & more

Invitations to member-only events including the annual Garden Party at Virginia House

Member-only exhibition previews & travel

Complimentary subscriptions to Virginia History & Culture (print) and Virginia Magazine of History & Biography (digital)

Free admission to children & family activities  

Free family program e-updates  

Two complimentary Member-for-a-Day passes   

Free or discounted admission to 1,000+ museums across North America    

Print subscription to Virginia Magazine of History & Biography    

Invitations to the annual Garden Party for two     

Let Us Help

If you are not a member, your membership has expired, or you would like to make a gift, please contact Elizabeth Darling, Manager of Membership & Annual Giving, at 804.342.9692 or edarling@VirginiaHistory.org.

View information about cost of benefits and membership tax deductibility here.

View tax and charitable accountability information about the VMHC here.

View information about gifts from donor-advised funds here.