The Athenaeum will be closed on December 31st and January 1st and resume normal business hours on January 2nd

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Become a member or donor today and support an institution that loves books, art, and above all community.

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Become a Member

Join a vibrant, curious, and welcoming community that’s dedicated to lifelong learning, boundless wonder, and continuous discovery.

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Institutional Memberships

Institutional Memberships are an exciting way to add the resources of the Athenaeum to a company’s employee benefits.

Let us tailor a membership for you!
Contact us at (617) 720-7604 or membership@bostonathenaeum.org

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Make a Gift Today

Support a dynamic place where culture, community, and enlightenment live.

Leadership Donor Benefits

Discover how to connect with the Athenaeum and our community in a more meaningful way while making a vital contribution.

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Protect Our Collections

The Conservation Laboratory protects our historic books, art, and rare works. Your gift breathes life into the library’s unparalleled collections.

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Planned Giving

Leave a legacy that matters. Let the next generation experience the love you have for the Athenaeum.

Questions?
Contact Development at (617) 720-7680 or development@bostonathenaeum.org