Since 1814, The Athenaeum has been built and sustained by its members. Join us for a library card, a place to read and work in a National Historic Landmark on Washington Square and a calendar full of lectures, concerts and conversation.
Which membership is right for you?
Subscriber
For one or two people · $160 or $295 a year
A library card, the Reading Room and Member Lounge, free or discounted program tickets and member discounts.
Subscriber Plus
For one or two people · $260 or $390 a year
Everything in Subscriber, plus books mailed to your home, the DuBarry Conference Room and reciprocal access to libraries and museums nationwide.
Shareholder
For you and your household · $500 Share, then $210 a year
Everything in Subscriber Plus, plus a share certificate, a vote at the Annual Meeting and borrowing from Penn’s circulating collection.
Giving a membership? Any level can be given as a gift.
Questions about which level fits? Write to [email protected] or call 215-925-2688.
Dual Subscriber Membership
For two people at one address: a library card each and member pricing
Dual Subscriber Plus Membership
For two people: Subscriber benefits plus books by mail and reciprocal access
Individual Subscriber Plus Membership
For one person: Subscriber benefits plus books by mail and reciprocal access
Individual Subscriber Membership
For one person: a library card, the Reading Room and member pricing
Shareholder Membership
A Share in The Athenaeum, a vote at the Annual Meeting and our fullest benefits
