The Athenaeum will be closed on Monday, April 20, for Patriots’ Day and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, April 21.

Bookplates on shelf
Bookplates on shelf

Leadership Giving

Share your commitment to the Athenaeum and what it stands for with the next generation of curious minds, lovers of culture, and members of your community.

Give Today

For questions about the benefits of giving, contact the Development Office at (617) 720-7680 or development@bostonathenaeum.org.

Please note that leadership giving levels reflect philanthropic support and do not include an annual Athenaeum membership. 

Leadership donors are recognized in the annual report for their generosity.

Patrons $1,000 – $2,499

Patrons enjoy the following benefits:

  • Invitation to the annual donor appreciation event
  • Union Club dining privileges
  • Private tour of the London Library (Contact the Athenaeum Development Office before your visit)

Fellows $2,500 – $4,999

Fellows enjoy the following benefits:

  • All benefits of the Patron level, plus
  • Invitations to special events and program receptions with speakers

Sponsors $5,000 – $9,999

Sponsors enjoy the following benefits:

  • All benefits of the Fellow level, plus
  • Invitation to become a Boston Athenaeum Proprietor
  • Complimentary guest day membership passes to share with family and friends (Contact Development for your passes)

10½ Circle $10,000 – $24,999

10½ Circle Members enjoy the following benefits:

  • All benefits of the Sponsor level, plus
  • Special invitation to Athenaeum After Dark, and other donor celebrations
  • 10% discount on facility rentals
  • Private docent-led tours for you and your guests (Contact the Development Office to arrange your tour)
  • Access to sold-out events (Contact the Development Office for tickets)

Hannah Adams Society $25,000 – $49,999

The Society is named in honor of the first woman granted access to the library. Hannah Adams’s (1755-1831) scholarship earned her access to the Library’s collection and an annual stipend to fund her research.

Hannah Adams Society Members enjoy the following benefits:

  • All benefits of the 10½ Circle level, plus
  • Complimentary copy of the exhibition catalog
  • Access to conference rooms for personal group meetings once a year, restrictions apply (Contact Development to make your reservation)

Aegis Society $50,000+

Aegis Society Members enjoy the following benefits:

  • All benefits of the Hannah Adams level, plus
  • Private collections viewing of your choice for you and your guests