Become a Member
Join a growing community of people who care about Jacksonville’s past—and its future. Your membership helps preserve our city’s stories and make them accessible to all through exhibitions, archives, tours, and education programs.
Membership is open to everyone, near and far. Choose the level that’s right for you, and help us keep Jacksonville history alive for generations to come.
Membership Benefits
All members receive:
- Advance notice of, and free admission to, exhibits and educational opportunities, including our acclaimed monthly Speaker Series
- Access to the Jacksonville History Collection, with tens of thousands of documents, photographs, rare books and architectural relics relating to Jacksonville-area history
- Free admission to our Merrill House Museum
- Our monthly digital newsletter, Jacksonville History Matters
- A 10% discount on all books and merchandise in the History Center Bookstore
- Special invitations to events and fundraisers
- Members are also invited to join us for volunteer events and activities where you will meet other great Jacksonville citizens and help preserve and share Jacksonville’s many stories.
Membership Levels
Jaxson - $50
- All standard benefits listed above
Century - $100
Membership benefits from Jaxson level, plus:
- Membership for two adults and two children (under 18)
- Reciprocal membership included to over 347 historical institutions through North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM)
- Your Choice: A copy of “The Great Fire of 1901″ by Wayne Wood & Bill Foley OR a Limited-edition Bicentennial Commemorative Coin
Pillar - $250
Membership benefits from Century level, plus:
- One complimentary one-year Century-level membership to give to a friend or family-member
Landmark - $500
Membership benefits from Pillar level, plus:
- 10% discount on event space rental at the Jacksonville History Center
Special Membership Levels
Scholarship - $25 (Educators/Students)
- All standard benefits listed above
Young Professionals - $35 (Up to Age 35)
- All standard benefits listed above
Support The History Center
Already a member? Or not quite ready to join? A one-time or recurring donation is another meaningful way to support the Jacksonville History Center.