Visit our library to research your home, neighborhood or ancestry. Attend our lectures, films, activities and other programming to learn about a variety of subjects. Teach your children about our industrial and architectural heritage. Volunteer. Join the exciting community of good neighbors at the Historical Society; we study to understand the past, aim to enrich the present, and come together to prepare for the future.

We thank you in advance for your contribution. In return for your generous support, we are happy to provide you with a variety of valuable benefits.

Basic Membership Benefits:

• Free Museum admission
• Free admission to the Research Library
• Perspective Newsletter
• 10% discount on most museum shop purchases
• Invitations to members' exhibition previews
• Advance notice and discounts on programs and events
• Time Traveler reciprocal admission and shop discounts in over 250 museums and historical societies across the U.S.

We make it easy to become a member: call 716.873. 9644 ext. 318 to sign up over the phone; download the form here and mail it to us with your preferred payment (check or credit card); or sign up online through PayPal.

Membership Levels

Millard Fillmore ($1,000) In addition to membership benefits, receive free general admission for guests when accompanied by member and an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for member plus 15 guests.	Family (1 yr. $60, 2 yr $115, 3 yr $170) Membership for two adults and any children under the age of 16 who reside at the same address. Membership Benefits.
Conservator ($500) Conservator membership provides major support essential to Museum collections and programs. Membership benefits PLUS free admission for members’ guests when accompanied by member.	Grandparent (1 yr $50, 2 yr $95, 3 yr $140) Membership for two adults at the same address and up to four (4) grandchildren under the age of 16. Membership Benefits.
Collector ($250) Membership Benefits, PLUS Six (6) guest passes	Individual (1 yr $45, 2 yr $85, 3 yr $ 125) Membership Benefits.
Supporting ($150) Membership Benefits, PLUS Four (4) guest passes.	Student ($15) Special rate available with valid student ID. Membership Benefits.
Sustaining ($100) Membership Benefits, PLUS Two (2) guest passes.	Teacher advantage: Please let us know if you are a professional educator when you purchase your membership. The museum provides educational programming and additional education-related benefits, about which we would be glad to inform you.