Support
SUPPORT AND GIVING
Supporting the Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem is a powerful way to invest in the preservation of history and the advancement of social justice. Your support sustains exhibitions, Museum collections, educational and public programs, and community initiatives that amplify stories of resilience, activism, and change. Join a community of supporters committed to equity, learning, and dialogue – and play an essential role in keeping history alive and relevant today.
You can support the Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem in many ways – by making a financial donation, becoming a member, donating to the Museum collection, visiting the Museum and participating in events and public programs.
Become a Member
By becoming a member of the Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem, you help to establish a landmark institution and play a key role in our work to uncover hidden stories and inspire people to realize their potential as agents of change. Every membership directly contributes to creating accessible, meaningful experiences for visitors of all backgrounds.
Becoming a member of the Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem is more than a transaction – it is a commitment to preserving history and advancing conversations that shape our present and future. Membership provides essential support for exhibitions, educational initiatives, and public programs that elevate stories of Civil Rights, activism, and cultural resilience.
As a member, you ensure that these narratives remain accessible to diverse audiences, including students, families, and community groups. Your contribution directly fuels the Museum’s ability to create inclusive, engaging experiences while maintaining a welcoming space for dialogue, reflection, and learning. Beyond support, membership fosters a deeper connection to the Museum’s mission. It offers opportunities to engage more meaningfully – through special events, early access, and ongoing involvement in programming that challenges, informs, and inspires.
MEMBERSHIP TIERS
Trailblazer – $75 – Individual
Justice Seeker – $125 – Dual
Kindred – $150 – Family
Freedom Builder – $250 – Intergenerational
Changemaker – $125 – National
Harlem Vanguard – $500 – Patron
Trailblazer – $75 – Individual
Entry-level support that welcomes individual members into the Museum
Benefits:
Free general admission and unlimited visits for one full year
10% discount at museum shop and café
Dedicated member line
Subscription to member newsletter
Invitations to member previews and special programs
Justice Seeker – $125 – Dual
Deeper engagement and shared experiences
Benefits:
Free general admission and unlimited visits for two annually
2 complimentary one time use guest passes annually
10% discount at museum shop and café
Dedicated member line
Subscription to museum newsletter highlighting programs and exhibitions
Invitations to member previews and special programs
Changemaker – $125 – National
Be a supporter from wherever you are
Benefits:
Free general admission and unlimited visits for one annually
2 complimentary one time use guest passes annually
10% discount at museum shop and café
Dedicated member line
Subscription to member newsletter
Invitations to member previews and special programs
Kindred – $150 – Family
For those actively investing in the Museum’s growth
Benefits:
Free general admission for two adults + two youths (13-24) per year
10% discount at museum shop and cafe
4 complimentary guest passes annually
Dedicated member line
Subscription to museum newsletter highlighting programs and exhibitions
Invitations to member previews and special programs
Freedom Builder – $250 – Intergenerational
Leadership-level support advancing the museum’s mission
Benefits:
Free unlimited general admission for four adults annually
10% discount at museum shop and cafe
4 complimentary guest passes annually
Dedicated member line
Subscription to museum newsletter highlighting programs and exhibitions
Invitations to member previews and special programs
Harlem Vanguard – $500 – Patron
Champion the rich art, cultural, and intellectual legacy of Harlem
Benefits:
Free general admission and unlimited visits annually
10% discount at museum cafe and shop
4 complimentary guest passes annually
Dedicated member line
Special acknowledgment for your contribution
Subscription to museum newsletter highlighting programs and exhibitions
Invitations to member previews and special programs
Program Sponsors
The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem gives special thanks to our program sponsors
Donate to our Collection
Consider donating to the Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem’s collection! We are interested in historic photographs, papers, manuscripts, posters, objects, ephemera, clothing, textiles, artworks, or oral histories that document the history of Civil Rights in Northern urban cities. By contributing to the collection, you help to preserve and expand the stories we steward for future generations. To begin the donation process, complete the donation interest form.
