Western New York Association of Historical Agencies

Membership Services

Association Update is a bi-monthly newsletter that includes information on grants, professional development, books, a regional calendar of events and other useful information for historical societies and museums.

Workshops are offered annually throughout the twelve county area. Topics vary and have included collections care, developing education programs, working with volunteers, membership recruitment, and other pertinent aspects of museum operations.

On-Site Visits/Technical Assistance Grants are conducted by a WNYAHA representative to assess your particular needs and goals. This initial visit is done at no charge to your organization.

The Annual Meeting is an opportunity to network with colleagues to exchange information and benefit from professional training.

Awards are presented each year at the Annual Meeting to individuals and organizations for achievement and excellence in the museum field.

Consultant Referral Network makes finding the right person for your particular need quick and easy. Contact WNYAHA via phone or e-mail.

Lending Library/Resource File materials are available through the WNYAHA office.

Speakers´ Bureau is a publication listing professional speakers from the WNYAHA area. As a member, you can both use the Bureau and participate as a presenter.

Discounts at Area Museums may include free or reduced admission or a discount in the gift shop. See enclosed sheet for specific details.

Membership Categories

Personal/Individual     $20.00
One copy of "Association Update"
One Workshop Discount

Personal Supporting     $30.00
Same as above as well an additional dontation to support WNYAHA programming

Organizational      $40.00
Up to 3 copies of "Association Update"
Up to 3 Workshop Discounts
Use of Lending Library/Resource File
Speakers´ Bureau List
One On-Site Visit

Organizational Supporting      $100.00
Same as above as well as an additional donation to support WNYAHA programming

For Profit Supporting     $100.00
Same as above but with an ad in "Association Update" in place of an on-site visit