Membership - Washington State Historical Society

Enjoy fantastic membership benefits while helping the Washington State Historical Society realize its mission and partner with our communities to explore how history connects us all.

As Washington State Historical Society members, your support allows us to provide world-class exhibitions, community and educational programs at the Washington History Museum and across the state. You’ve enabled us to be a leader in our sector by providing resources to heritage organizations and public access to a range of materials through the WSHS Research Center—opportunities that are open to all. You make an enormous impact on our ability to deliver on our mission of using history to connect with and learn from our community.

You’ve told us you want to promote and preserve the heritage of this region for future generations. You value celebrating the people, places, events, and decisions that made this community what it is today, and you’ve helped chart the course for tomorrow. We are grateful for our members, past and present.

Your story is Washington’s story. Connect your history and celebrate your part in our state by becoming a member of the Washington State Historical Society today!

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Become a Member

Join others who, like you, are passionate about our state’s dynamic people and places.

All Membership Levels Include

Unlimited FREE admission to the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma
Subscription to our award-winning tri-annual COLUMBIA Magazine
Exclusive invitations to exhibit previews and members-only receptions
10% discount at the museum store
Free admission at the Northwest Museum of Art & Culture in Spokane and the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute in Pendleton, Oregon
Discounted Pacific Northwest History Conference registration
Benefits at more than 200 institutions across the country through the Time Travelers program

Membership Levels

Individual $50

Senior…………… $45
Student/Teacher $45

This level includes all basic benefits listed above for one adult.

Dual $60

Dual Seniors …………..$50

This level includes all basic benefits listed above for two adults.

Family $75

All benefits above for 2 adults plus:
Unlimited free admission for all family members under 18 years of age.
2 one time use guest passes

Sustaining $150

All basic benefits, plus

Unlimited admission for 4 adults and all family members under age 18.
4 single use guest passes
Gift for upgrading to this level (renewals only)

Benefactor $250

All benefits listed in previous levels, plus:

A gift membership at the Family level to give to a family member or a friend!

Heritage Circle

The Heritage Circle is an exclusive group of investors whose generous contributions support the Society’s collections, educational and public programs and are instrumental in bringing outstanding exhibitions to the people of Washington State. Members of the Heritage Circle receive all the benefits of membership in the Washington State Historical Society plus special invitations to major exhibits, events and digital programming. For more information about membership in the Heritage Circle, please contact our Philanthropy team.