Our members provide vital support to sustain the San Francisco Historical Society and our mission: to uncover, preserve, and present, in engaging ways, the colorful and diverse history of our city from its earliest days to the present.

As a member you’ll receive unparalleled access to our publications, live broadcasts, walking tours, special events, and so much more.

Membership Levels, Benefits and Dues

All membership levels include access to our core benefits that include:

The Argonaut, our acclaimed semiannual journal of original articles about San Francisco history

Panorama, the Society’s quarterly newsletter announcing programs and activities and featuring historical articles

• Free admission to monthly History Live! programs featuring presentations on remarkable aspects of San Francisco history

• Invitations to VIP events such as the Annual Awards Luncheon

• Free admission to all SFHS guided walking tours

• Invitations to members-only excursions and events (periodic excursions to locations of historic significance)

History Enthusiast $90

All basic benefits

Senior/Teacher/Student $60

For those age 65 and above

  • All basic benefits (see above) of the History Enthusiast level, but with a discount for seniors, teachers, and students!

Mt. Sutro $250

All basic benefits (see above), plus:

  • Choice of free book celebrating San Francisco history; Please list your book choice in the comment section of the purchase form.
  • Four guest passes for walking tours
  • Recognition in Panorama

Twin Peaks $500

All basic benefits (see above), plus:

  • Choice of one free book celebrating San Francisco history
  • Ten guest passes for walking tours
  • Recognition in Panorama
  • Private docent tour of the San Francisco Historical Society Museum for you and 10 guests

Mt. Davidson $1,000

All basic benefits (see above), plus:

  • Choice of two free books celebrating San Francisco history
  • Ten guest passes for walking tours
  • Complimentary admission and VIP seating at the SFHS Annual Awards Luncheon, for you and one friend
  • Recognition in Panorama
  • Private docent tour of the San Francisco Historical Society Museum for you and 10 guests (with wine and cheese reception)