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Memberships

Benefits

As a member of the State Historical Society of Iowa, you'll have a variety of opportunities to engage with Iowa's history. Learn more about the options below.

Membership Options

Wild Rose Membership ($50)

The Wild Rose membership, named after Iowa's state flower, is for individuals who are passionate about learning and sharing Iowa's history.

Benefits include:

  • Free admission to all State Historical Society of Iowa sites, including the State Historical Museum in Des Moines, Research Centers in Des Moines and Iowa City, and seven Historic Sites across the state.
  • Membership in Goldie's Kids Club for children and families.
  • Subscription to The Historian, the society's bimonthly email newsletter.
  • Invitations to members-only programs, exhibit previews and other events. 
  • Discounts for paid programs
  • Voting rights for elections to the society's board of trustees.

Geode Membership ($75)

The Geode membership, named after Iowa's state rock, is for families who are interested in history and want to inspire the next generation of historians. 

Benefits include:

  • Free admission to all State Historical Society of Iowa sites, including the State Historical Museum in Des Moines, Research Centers in Des Moines and Iowa City, and seven Historic Sites across the state.
  • Automatic admission into Goldie's Kids Club for children 12 and younger, who receive birthday postcards, invitations to events, activities to do at home, and more. 
  • Subscription to The Historian, the society's bimonthly email newsletter.
  • Invitations to members-only programs, exhibit previews and other events.
  • Discounts for paid programs.
  • Voting rights for elections to the society's board of trustees. 

Heritage Circle Membership ($100)

The Heritage Circle membership is for lifelong learners and individuals who want to dive deeper into Iowa's history. A Heritage Circle membership includes the following benefits:

  • One-year subscription to The Annals of Iowa, the society's quarterly history journal ($24.95 value).
  • Complimentary admission for four to a behind-the-scenes tour of the State Historical Museum of Iowa's collection vault, guided by the curator. 
  • Free admission to all State Historical Society of Iowa sites, including the State Historical Museum in Des Moines, Research Centers in Des Moines and Iowa City, and eight Historic Sites across the state. 
  • Automatic admission into Goldie's Kids Club for children 12 and younger, who receive birthday postcards, invitations to events, activities to do at home, and more. 
  • Subscription to The Historian, the society's bimonthly email newsletter. 
  • Invitations to members-only programs, exhibit previews and other events. 
  • Discounts for paid programs. 
  • Voting rights for elections to the society's board of trustees.

Join or renew your membership.

Would you like to support the State Historical Society of Iowa through a donation? Learn more about the benefits of a tax-deductible donation to the 1857 Society.