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The Century Association
About the club
The most prestigious arts and letters club in America, founded in 1857. Limited to 2,500 members who must demonstrate distinguished achievement in the arts, literature, or creative fields. The McKim, Mead & White clubhouse on West 43rd Street is a National Historic Landmark containing one of the finest private art collections in New York City. Members have included Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt, John Singer Sargent, and virtually every major American artist and intellectual of the past 165 years.
Amenities
McKim Mead & White Clubhouse (National Historic Landmark)
Private Art Collection
Library
Dining Rooms
Bar
Gallery Space
Lecture Program
Publications
Membership
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The Century Association
Membership
2026/27
Monthly Equivalent
On request
over 10 yrs
Year 1 Total
On request
Lifetime Total
On request
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Location
New York, United States
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