Ways to Give

To ensure our story — our living history — remains vibrant for generations to come, your continued support is essential. Become part of the movement that is transforming the way people understand our nation’s history, culture, and values by supporting the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s (NMAAHC) Living History Campaign today.

Membership

Become a Member Support NMAAHC each year, plus receive special Member benefits.

Renew Your Membership Continue your annual support.

Give a Gift Membership Celebrate someone special with a unique present.

Give Monthly Join our convenient North Star Society sustainer program.

Become an Ambassador Join the young professionals helping secure the Museum’s future.

Donations

Donate Online Ensure the Museum continues to move forward.

Give a Gift in Memory or in Honor of a Loved One Honor a loved one with meaning and impact.

Make a Planned Gift Leave a charitable gift to NMAAHC in your will, trust, or by beneficiary designation.

Explore Special Opportunities Learn about our Corporate and Sports Leadership Councils

Amplify Your Gift Find out if your company has a Matching Gifts Program

If you prefer to print and mail a form to join, renew, give the gift of membership, or donate, you may download a form here.

Download a Mail-in form

The Smithsonian is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

While the Museum receives federal funding to maintain our building, we depend on the generosity of individuals like you, organizations, foundations, and corporations to mount our thought-provoking exhibitions . . . expand our unmatched collection of African American artifacts and artworks . . . present eye-opening educational and cultural events . . . make our resources available online . . . and more.