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All members receive:

Free or reduced admission to Filson events
Free subscriptions to The Filson newsmagazine and the Ohio Valley History journal
Free research access to the Filson’s library and special collections and reduced remote research and image reproduction fees
10% off image orders
Reduced rate for professional research assistance
Discounted book sales at Filson events

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History is Calling

The Filson Historical Society invites anyone with an interest in history to join as a member. Filson membership allows you and your family to become history insiders, receiving exclusive benefits while supporting local history. Look below for a full list of benefits. Please join, renew, or purchase a gift membership today!

If you have questions about which membership level works best for you, please call our Development and Membership Department at 502-634-7108 and a member of the Development team will be happy to assist you, or email Kate Wanke at kate@filsonhistorical.org.

Membership Levels

Teacher / Student – $25
Reduced membership benefits with digital publications for one adult with a current student or teacher ID. Retired teachers may also apply.

E-member – $30

Emailed issues of quarterly Filson newsmagazine and Ohio Valley History journal
Two guest passes that can be used for a day of research or to attend a program (value not to exceed $15 for each pass)
One hour of professional research assistance – by phone or email
Additional research assistance at a reduced rate of $35 an hour ($50 for non-members)
10% off image orders
Access to member-only promotions and special event pricing (Music Under the Trees, Jazz Night, Dine and Dialogue)

***Please note e-members do not receive free admission to our weekly lectures.

Individual – $70
Membership benefits for one adult.

Boone (Family) – $120
Membership benefits for a family (two adults and all children under 18) plus recognition in The Filson newsmagazine and membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Membership Program. For a full list of participating organizations please click here.

Audubon – $250
All Boone level benefits plus 2 free guest passes, and invitations to special exhibit openings.

Clay – $500
All Audubon level benefits plus 4 free guest passes and free professional research consultation with Filson archivists.

Shelby – $1,000
All Clay level benefits plus 6 free guest passes and an annual invitation to dinner with a nationally-recognized historian or author.

Clark – $2,500
All Shelby level benefits plus 8 free guest passes and a free gift Boone membership for the person or household of your choice.

Filson -$5,000
All Clark level benefits plus 10 free guest passes and an annual free use* of a Filson event space.

*Subject to Filson rental policies.

Venue Rental

Spaces Available for Rent

The Filson Historical Society is a unique venue that blends the historic with the modern and provides a stunning background for any event. Several areas of the campus are available to be rented for dinners, retreats, meetings, receptions, parties, or weddings. The venues have access to 74 free parking spaces and wifi, as well as small catering areas. All of the Filson’s facilities have accessible parking.

Learn More about Filson Rentals

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1310 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 635-5083

The Filson is temporarily closed to the public to protect our staff, volunteers, and patrons during the coronavirus pandemic. All May events are postponed or virtual; for information on virtual programming and other activities, please visit us online at Bringing History Home.

We continue to provide remote research services; please email research@filsonhistorical.org.