Become a Member of the ISHS Family

When you join the Idaho State Historical Society, you become a part of our membership family that shares a common goal: to connect people with Idaho’s past in order to better understand the present and enrich our future. You will also enjoy a wide variety of benefits including free admission to our sites, our Mountain Light newsletter, invitations to special events, and much more.

Although state funding provides many of the facilities and staff needed to accomplish the work of the Idaho State Historical Society, our education programs, exhibits, collections, and outreach are made possible with membership support.

Membership Benefits

Free admission to the State Museum, the Old Idaho Penitentiary, and historic sites statewide.

10% discount at all of our stores.

The Mountain Light newsletter full of informative articles and upcoming events.

Early registration to major events like Frightened Felons.

Membership funds are used to fund critical ISHS programs, helping to preserve and promote Idaho history.

$40 Individual

Basic benefits for one named member.

$25 Professional affiliate

Basic benefits for one professional organization.

$60 Family

Basic benefits for two named members and up to five junior member passes.

$100 Sponsor

All basic benefits of a Family membership plus:

Supporting important ISHS programs to promote and preserve Idaho history.

$250 Sustainer

All basic benefits of a Family membership plus:

Two guest passes and 10 student passes that will be distributed to schools across Idaho
Behind the scenes tour of one of the Agency sites

$1,000 Director's Circle

All basic benefits of a Family membership plus:

Six guest passes and 50 student passes that will be distributed to schools across Idaho
Behind the scenes tour of one of the Agency sites
10% Facility Rental Discount

*Students and Seniors (55 and above) qualify for a $5 discount on any membership package

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