Montana Historical Society

Big Sky ~ Big History

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You have five easy ways to become a member of the Montana Historical Society!

  1. Join online by visiting our secure enrollment site.
  2. Email the Membership Coordinator at: mhsmembership@mt.gov.
  3. Call our toll-free number: (800) 243-9900
  4. Fill out our membership form (PDF), print it, and mail it to the address above.
  5. Stop by and sign up in person!

Basic membership benefits include:

  • Unlimited free admission to Montana's Museum and Original Governor's Mansion
  • An annual subscription to our award-winning Montana The Magazine of Western History mailed to your home
  • A 15% discount on most items at the Museum Store
  • Two complimentary research requests at the Research Center every year
  • Our annual MHS Calendar
  • Discounts at Time Travelers museums nationwide
  • Invitations to special events
  • A personalized membership card
  • A subscription to our quarterly newsletter, the Society Star
  • Recognition in the magazine
  • All but $35 of your membership is tax deductible
  • Smithsonian Magazine 1 year subscription – benefit for members only

Membership Levels

  • Individual $55 – All basic membership benefits for individual card holder
  • Family $70 – Basic membership benefits, plus unlimited free family admission (two adults and all children 18 and younger living in the same household)
  • Explorer $100 – Family membership benefits, plus free admission for guests when accompanied by member
  • Prospector $200 – Explorer benefits and a 15% discount on registration for the annual Montana History Conference
  • Homesteader $400 – Prospector benefits, plus an additional tax deduction
  • Big Medicine $800 – Homesteader benefits, plus a complimentary MHS Press book
  • Heritage Benefactor $1000 – Big Medicine benefits, plus an additional tax deduction