Become a Member

Member and Delancey Society Benefits & Privileges

All Members enjoy:
•  Invitations to members-only events and programs
•  Advance registration for the Rosenbach’s Signature Programs and reading courses
•  Exclusive discounts or complimentary registration for over 150 events, programs, and courses offered throughout the year
•  Our sincere gratitude for making a valuable impact on the Rosenbach’s mission—thank you!

Langston Hughes – $35 (fully tax deductible)

• Open to all currently enrolled students and includes all Mary Shelley-level benefits. Please sign up using your institution’s email address.

Mary Shelley – $55 (fully tax deductible)

All general membership benefits, plus:

• Unlimited free admission for one adult

• 30% discount on Behind the Bookcase tours and Book Club Signature Programs

• 10% discount on Rosenbach Courses

• 10% discount in the Rosenbach shop

Abigail Adams – $80 (fully tax deductible)

All preceding benefits, plus:

• Unlimited free admission for two adults and all children under the age of 18 living in the same household when accompanied by Abigail Adams member(s)

• Opportunity to join the Young Friends of the Rosenbach, a social community of young professionals and literature lovers

Phillis Wheatley – $175 ($150 tax deductible)

All preceding benefits, plus:

• Complimentary admission for two additional guests per visit when accompanied by Phillis Wheatley member(s), for a total of up to four adults per visit (please call to register).

• Benefits at 1,300+ museums through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)

• 50% total discount on Behind the Bookcase tours and Book Club Signature Programs

*Public libraries receive a 10% discount on Phillis Wheatley-level memberships 

Miguel de Cervantes – $350 ($220 tax deductible)

All preceding benefits, plus:

• Two complimentary Behind the Bookcase tour tickets (please call to register)

• A complimentary Mary Shelley gift membership for a friend or family member

• 20% total discount on Rosenbach Courses

• 20% total discount in the Rosenbach shop

Charlotte Brontë – $550 ($372 tax deductible)

All preceding benefits, plus:

• Opportunity to host a private introductory tour with one of our expert guides for up to six guests including Charlotte Brontë member(s)

• Invitations to select Delancey Society events

Delancey Society Lewis Carroll Circle: $1,500 – $2,499 (all but $203 is tax-deductible) 

• Free admission to the Rosenbach for you and your household

• Invitations for two to the Delancey Society calendar of events

• Complimentary or discounted admission to select Signature Programs, which include book clubs and our popular Behind the Bookcase tours

• Priority Registration for Signature Programs and courses offered throughout the year

• Free admission for two additional guests per visit when accompanied by Delancey Society member(s)

• Benefits at 1,300+ museums through the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM)

• 20% discount on virtual and in-person courses

• 20% discount in the Rosenbach shop

• Name recognition on the Rosenbach’s website, annual report, and lobby signage

Delancey Society Joseph Conrad Circle: $2,500 – $4,999 (all but $203 is tax deductible) 

All preceding benefits, plus:

• Invitations for two to the Rosenbach’s annual trip to the ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair featuring private tours and behind-the-scenes programming

• Opportunity to register for the Rosenbach’s Delancey Society Travels excursions, offering exclusive access to special collections in the Philadelphia region and around the world

Delancey Society Marianne Moore Circle: $5,000 – $9,999 (all but $283 is tax deductible) 

All preceding benefits, plus:

• Opportunity to host a private after-hours Behind the Bookcase tour for up to 12 guests including Marianne Moore member(s)

Delancey Society Bram Stoker Circle: $10,000 – $19,999 (all but $283 is tax deductible) 

All preceding benefits, plus:

• Opportunity to work with Kelsey Scouten Bates, The John C. Haas Director of the Rosenbach, to create a bespoke Behind the Bookcase tour based on your interests for up to 12 guests including Bram Stoker member(s)

Delancey Society James Joyce Circle: $20,000 or more (all but $443 is tax-deductible)

All preceding benefits, plus:

• Opportunity to host a private tour and reception at the Rosenbach with Kelsey Scouten Bates, The John C. Haas Director of the Rosenbach, for up to 12 guests including James Joyce member(s) (catering, decor, and other event-related expenses excluded)