Memberships Museum Shop

All Museum members receive free admission to the Museum, a subscription to Financial History magazine, invitations to members-only events and a 10% discount in the Museum Shop. Membership packages at the $150 level or above also include all of the benefits of membership in the Smithsonian Institution.

To apply for membership by mail, please download the application at the bottom of this page.

Shareholder (Individual) Join
$55.00

Includes one year subscription to Financial History, the Museum's quarterly magazine, notice of special Museum events, invitations to exhibit openings, and a 10% discount in the Museum Shop.
Shareholder (Family) Join
$85.00

Family membership includes the full benefits of individual membership (one- year subscription to Financial History, the Museum's quarterly magazine, notice of special Museum events, invitations to exhibit openings, and a 10% discount in the Museum Shop) for all members of the same household.
Shareholder (Student/Senior) Join
$45.00

Student/Senior membership includes the full benefits of individual membership (one- year subscription to Financial History, the Museum's quarterly magazine, notice of special Museum events, invitations to exhibit openings, and a 10% discount in the Museum Shop). This discounted level of membership is available to seniors (65+) and students.
Shareholder (Young Professionals Circle) Join
$75.00

The Museum's Young Professionals Circle includes free access to monthly events in the Young Professionals Series (for students and professionals age 21-40), as well as all benefits of individual Museum membership. This includes a one-year subscription to Financial History magazine, notice of special events, invitations to exhibit openings, and a 10% discount in the Museum Shop.
Shareholder (International) Join
$65.00

International membership includes a one-year subscription to Financial History, the Museum's quarterly magazine, notice of special Museum events, invitations to exhibit openings, and a 10% discount in the Museum Shop. This level of membership applies to those with mailing addresses outside of the U.S. and Canada.
Broker (Institutional) Join
$85.00

Includes the full benefits of individual membership (one- year subscription to Financial History, the Museum's quarterly magazine, notice of special Museum events, invitations to exhibit openings, and a 10% discount in the Museum Shop) for academic and institutional libraries.
Investor Join
$150.00

Investors receive the full benefits of individual membership in both the Museum of American Finance and the Smithsonian Institution.
Financier Join
$500.00

Financiers receive the full benefits of individual membership in both the Museum of American Finance and the Smithsonian Institution, as well as a "Financier" listing in Financial History magazine.
Underwriter Join
$1000.00

Underwriters receive the full benefits of individual membership in both the Museum of American Finance and the Smithsonian Institution, as well as an "Underwriter" listing in Financial History magazine.
Angel Join
$5000.00

Angels receive the full benefits of individual membership in both the Museum of American Finance and the Smithsonian Institution, as well as an "Angel" listing in Financial History magazine.

Other amount: I wish to contribute an additional amount.

(Format: 20.00)

Please click here for Corporate Membership information

Please note the following:

  • All memberships are effective for 12 months from the date of contribution.
  • Membership contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. (The Museum is a 501(c)(3), registered with the U.S. Treasury.)
  • Your contribution may be eligible for a matching grant from your employer. Please help us, and check with your company.
  • Gift Memberships are welcome.


Download: Download membership application (PDF, 23.44 K)