The Rosenbach presents creative programming, unparalleled exhibitions, and comprehensive research services to people in Philadelphia and beyond. Founded in 1954 by renowned rare-book dealer Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach and his brother Philip, The Rosenbach boasts one of the world’s most distinctive and valuable collections of rare books, manuscripts, and art and an exceptional annual schedule of programs inspired by it.
The Delancey Society provides The Rosenbach with essential financial support at the highest levels. In turn, The Rosenbach offers Delancey Society members exclusive access to a variety of experiences all year round.
Levels & Benefits
James Joyce Circle: $20,000 and up
(All but $645 is tax deductible)
- All the benefits of the lower membership levels, plus:
- Opportunity to host a staff-led tour of The Rosenbach’s historic followed by a dinner for eight in the historic dining room (catering excluded)
Bram Stoker Circle: $10,000 and up
(All but $645 is tax deductible)
- All the benefits of the lower membership levels, plus:
- Invitation for two to an “In Conversation With” dinner
- Opportunity to host a reception for up to 15 people in The Rosenbach’s historic house (catering excluded)
Marianne Moore Circle: $5,000 and up
(All but $545 is tax deductible)
- All the benefits of the lower membership levels, plus:
- Opportunity to host a private, curator-led tour of The Rosenbach for up to eight people
- Invitations to annual “Delancey Society Travels” trips featuring private tours of local/regional rare-book collections
- Invitations to previews of Free Library special-collections exhibition openings
Joseph Conrad Circle: $2,500 and up
(All but $430 is tax deductible)
- All the benefits of the lower membership levels, plus:
- Invitation to a special weekend of events at the New York Antiquarian Book Fair
- Opportunity to schedule a private, docent-led group tour for up to eight people of The Rosenbach’s historic house or the Free Library’s special collections
Lewis Carroll Circle: $1,500 and up
(All but $300 is tax deductible)
- Invitations to exclusive opening previews of Rosenbach exhibitions
- Invitations to the annual Delancey Society Kickoff Party and the Holiday Fête
- Invitations to private Rosenbach Salons
- Recognition in lobby signage and in annual report
- 10% discount on Rosenbach merchandise
- First access and 10% discount on The Rosenbach’s Reading Courses
- Complimentary general admission to The Rosenbach
- Complimentary curator-led Hands-On Tour admission
- Discounted or complimentary admission to most programs
- Select benefits with more than 800 museums across North America through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association
- Delancey Society monthly enewsletter subscription