Become a MAS Member
When you join MAS, you become part of a venerable tradition of civic-minded citizens who care deeply about the future of New York City. The Municipal Art Society of New York, founded in 1893, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization that promotes intelligent urban planning, design and preservation through education, dialogue and advocacy. Join, or renew your membership below; contact us by phone at 212-935-2075, or e-mail membership@mas.org.


Individual Membership: $50
- Member prices on all regularly-priced walking tours and public programs.
- Subscription to calendar of MAS walking tours and public programs
- “MAS Update” eNewsletter (biweekly)
- Access to Members-Only tours and programs
- Invitation to the MAS Annual Meeting


Dual/Family Membership: $75
- All individual membership benefits, plus:
- Benefits extended to your partner and children (up to age 18)


Sustaining Membership: $125
- All family membership benefits, plus:
- Two invitations to the annual MASterwork Awards reception (celebrating the best in NYC’s new architecture and historic preservation).


Contributing Membership: $250
- All sustaining membership benefits, plus:
- Recognition on MAS website and in MAS Annual Report.
MAS Urbanist: $65
Learn more about membership of the MAS Urbanists at www.mas.org/urbanists.


Sponsoring Membership: $500
- All Contributing membership benefits, plus:
- Invitation to the Tribute in Light Ceremony on 9/11.


Senior: $40
- All Individual membership benefits for individuals ages 62 and over


Student Membership:FREE for one year
- All Individual Membership benefits for students with valid Student Identification.
Richard Morris Hunt Patrons Program
Named for the first president of the Municipal Art Society, the Patron’s program is an inner circle of our most dedicated supporters whose financial assistance is critical to our efforts. Our Patrons not only make a philanthropic commitment to the MAS, but also have an abiding interest in the issues and people that shape our urban landscape. They are invited to private receptions throughout the year with the city’s foremost urban planners and master architects that give then the inside view on our crucial issues of architecture, urban planning and historic preservation.


Richard Morris Hunt Patrons: $1,000
- Invitations for two to Annual MASterwork Awards reception (celebrating the best in NYC’s new architecture and historic preservation).
- Recognition on MAS website and in MAS Annual Report.
- Invitations to MAS receptions and the MAS Annual Meeting.
- Personal contact with MAS staff who will periodically send you copies of advocacy publications and help you stay informed of important issues.


Richard Morris Hunt Benefactors: $2,500
All Patron level benefits plus:
- Invitation to the Summit for New York City and Livable City Awards.


Richard Morris Hunt President’s Circle: $5,000
All Patron and Benefactor level benefits plus:
- 2 Invitations to the Summit for New York City and Livable City Awards.
- A private architectural walking tour for up to 35 individuals with an MAS tour guide. (Often used by patrons as a unique social or professional gathering.)


Chairman’s Circle: $10,000
All Patron, Benefactors and President’s Circle level benefits, plus:
- 4 Invitations to the Summit for New York City and Livable City Awards.
- Additional opportunities for policy briefings with MAS policy directors, and private events with the MAS Chairman, President and Directors.