Membership
Membership Matters
Support the Wellesley Historical Society through membership. Membership aids our ability to care for our collections, maintain our historic buildings, and engage the community to “Open the Door to History” through our Speaker Series, Walking Tours, and Events.
Simply put, membership matters! Without your support through membership, we could not preserve and share Wellesley’s history and engage the community.
If you have any questions about membership, please contact Faith Ellis, Executive Director at director@wellesleyhistoricalsociety.org or call (781) 235-6690.
Membership Benefits
Free Admission to the Wellesley History & Exhibit Center: Enjoy complimentary entry to the newly opened Wellesley History & Exhibit Center, including all rotating exhibits throughout the year. Non-members pay $10 per visit.
North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association Membership: Your membership now includes access to the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association network—providing free admission to over 1,400 institutions nationwide and 100 across Massachusetts. Participating museums include the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Harvard Art Museums, the New Bedford Whaling Museum, and many more!
Member Discount on Private Rentals: Receive a 10% discount on private space rentals at the Wellesley History & Exhibit Center, perfect for meetings, gatherings, or celebrations.
Walking Tours: Enjoy early access to sign-ups for our popular guided walking tours, offering new ways to explore Wellesley’s history and neighborhoods.
Museum Tours: Enjoy member-only tours, including the highly sought-after Member-Only springtime Private Tour of a Local Museum (sold out last year).
Early Notification: Be among the first to receive announcements for our upcoming Speaker Series, tours, and other special events.
Early Access: Gain early ticket access to our popular annual events like the Craft Beer Oktoberfest, Trivia Night, and Spring Gala (sold out last year).
Membership Meeting: Attend our Annual Members’ Meeting each June to connect with fellow members and help shape the future of the Society.
E-Newsletter: Stay informed through our regular e-newsletter with the latest updates, historical features, and upcoming event details.
Membership Levels
* Two adults and children under 18 years old
# Includes one NARM Membership
‡ Includes two NARM Memberships
** Pay once for an Individual Lifetime Membership and Lifetime NARM Membership
To join or renew by mail: Please send checks payable to the Wellesley Historical Society to 229 Washington Street, Wellesley MA, 02481.
North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association
The Wellesley Historical Society is proud to be a participating member of the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association—one of the largest cultural membership networks in the world.
NARM connects members to more than 1,470 museums and cultural institutions across six countries, including 100 museums right here in Massachusetts. The network includes an extraordinary range of destinations—from art museums and historical societies to botanical gardens, science centers, zoos, and children’s museums.
As a Wellesley Historical Society member at the appropriate level, you’ll enjoy the following NARM benefits:
Free admission during regular museum hours to participating NARM institutions
Discounts at museum shops and on select purchases
Reduced or complimentary admission to lectures, programs, and concerts at participating sites
Explore Massachusetts Museums in the NARM Network
Here are just a few of the Massachusetts museums where your NARM benefits apply:
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester
Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford
Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge
Fruitlands Museum, Harvard
Clark Art Institute, Williamstown
Museum of Russian Icons, Clinton
DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln
The Mount, Lenox
The House of the Seven Gables, Salem
Larz Anderson Auto Museum, Brookline
…and more!
To view the full listing of institutions within Massachusetts, click here.