Join the Smithsonian Council for American History
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Membership Opportunities
and Benefits
Collectors of American History: $1,000
- Invitation to exhibition opening events and other special programs
- Reserved seating at select public events
- Acknowledgement in the Museum's e-newsletter upon joining the Council and again with each annual renewal
Preservers of American History: $2,500
- All Collector benefits, plus:
- Annual invitation for you and a guest to an exclusive cocktail party where you will meet the Director and other Council members and engage with the Museum's vast collections
- Recognition in the Annual Report of the Smithsonian Institution
Ambassadors of American History: $5,000
- All Preserver benefits, plus:
- Unique access to the Museum's collections through small-group tours with world-renowned curators and behind-the-scenes visits, offered twice per year
Guardians of American History: $10,000
- All Ambassador benefits, plus:
- Invitation to an annual breakfast with the Museum's Director, where you will learn about recent acquisitions, new exhibitions, and plans for the future
Stewards of American History: $25,000 and above
- All of the above, plus:
- Annual invitation for you and a guest to join the Museum's Advisory Board at an intimate dinner featuring a notable historian or other distinguished guest speaker
- Visible recognition within the Museum for the duration of your membership