Fees for museums
JSTOR helps museums of all sizes expand access to trusted journals, primary sources, and images, as well as digital preservation and stewardship services—empowering cultural institutions to share knowledge and inspire learning.
Classifications
Fees are based on your institution’s JSTOR classification. There are five JSTOR classifications for Museums: Very Small, Small, Medium, Large, and Very Large.
Classification is based on size, budget, and library holdings at your organization. To receive your JSTOR classification, please contact us with the following information:
- Institution operating budget: The overall operating budget for the latest year available
- Library materials budget: The budget for library acquisitions
- Periodicals: The number of active serial subscriptions
- Curatorial and library staff: The full time employment (FTE) of assistant, associate, and full curators, and the FTE of library professionals and support staff
Archival journals and primary sources
JSTOR provides museums with access to nearly all archival journal collections for one set of fees: Arts & Sciences I-XV, Life Sciences, Business IV, Lives of Literature, Public Health, Security Studies, Sustainability, and 19th Century British Pamphlets.
Museums may also choose to add the Jewish Studies Collection, the Hebrew Journals Collection, the Ireland Collection, Struggles for Freedom: Southern Africa, World Heritage Sites: Africa, and Global Plants for a separate set of fees.
Select your JSTOR classification below to learn about fees and options.
Very small
| Collection | Annual access fee (AAF) |
|---|---|
| Museums Collection | $534 |
| Global Plants Database | $256 |
| Jewish Studies Collection (Existing Participants) | $108 |
| Jewish Studies Collection (New Participants) | $215 |
| Hebrew Journals Collection | $86 |
| Ireland Collection | $256 |
| Struggles for Freedom: Southern Africa | $256 |
| World Heritage Sites: Africa | $256 |
Small
| Collection | Annual access fee (AAF) |
|---|---|
| Museums Collection | $1,066 |
| Global Plants Database | $513 |
| Jewish Studies Collection (Existing Participants) | $164 |
| Jewish Studies Collection (New Participants) | $328 |
| Hebrew Journals Collection | $131 |
| Ireland Collection | $256 |
| Struggles for Freedom: Southern Africa | $410 |
| World Heritage Sites: Africa | $410 |
Medium
| Collection | Annual access fee (AAF) |
|---|---|
| Museums Collection | $1,600 |
| Global Plants Database | $1,025 |
| Jewish Studies Collection (Existing Participants) | $328 |
| Jewish Studies Collection (New Participants) | $656 |
| Hebrew Journals Collection | $262 |
| Ireland Collection | $256 |
| Struggles for Freedom: Southern Africa | $666 |
| World Heritage Sites: Africa | $666 |
Large
| Collection | Annual access fee (AAF) |
|---|---|
| Museums Collection | $3,199 |
| Global Plants Database | $1,538 |
| Jewish Studies Collection (Existing Participants) | $492 |
| Jewish Studies Collection (New Participants) | $984 |
| Hebrew Journals Collection | $394 |
| Ireland Collection | $256 |
| Struggles for Freedom: Southern Africa | $1,076 |
| World Heritage Sites: Africa | $1,076 |
Very large
| Collection | Annual access fee (AAF) |
|---|---|
| Museums Collection | $5,332 |
| Global Plants Database | $3,075 |
| Jewish Studies Collection (Existing Participants) | $718 |
| Jewish Studies Collection (New Participants) | $1,435 |
| Hebrew Journals Collection | $574 |
| Ireland Collection | $256 |
| Struggles for Freedom: Southern Africa | $1,333 |
| World Heritage Sites: Africa | $1,333 |
Artstor collection
Fees are based on your institution’s JSTOR classification. For more information about classifications, see above.
| Classification | AAF |
|---|---|
| Very small | $330 |
| Small | $875 |
| Medium | $1,295 |
| Large | $2,500 |
| Very large | $4,250 |
Digital Stewardship Services
JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services is a seamless, cloud-hosted platform that unites digital asset management, long-term preservation, and expanded discovery pathways—including sharing on JSTOR—with the AI-assisted collections processing tools of JSTOR Seeklight.
Our tiered service model ensures that institutions of all sizes can access solutions that align with their goals. Compare features or contact us to determine the best fit for your needs. The fees below are based on your JSTOR classification.
Tier 1: Share on JSTOR
Share collections on JSTOR, making them discoverable alongside scholarly research. Includes audio/video hosting, usage analytics, and indexing in search engines and library discovery services.
Annual fees for museums begin at $1,500.
Tier 2: Preserve, manage, and share
Everything in Tier 1, plus digital asset management with flexible cataloging tools, broader sharing options, and OAIS-compliant preservation.
Annual fees for museums begin at $1,500. begin at $6,000.
Tier 3: AI-assisted stewardship charter program
Everything in Tiers 1 and 2, plus the AI-powered tools of JSTOR Seeklight for accelerating collections processing—from description to transcription and analysis—while maintaining expert oversight and control.
Charter program* participants join a growing community of institutions partnering with JSTOR to advance responsible, AI-assisted digital stewardship through shared learning, collaboration, and continuous feedback.
Annual Tier 3 charter fees for museums begin at $1,500. begin at $8,000.
*Open to institutions with Tier 3 licenses active by or before 12/31/2025
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Get tailored pricing for your institution
Every institution is unique—your pricing should be too. Tell us a bit about your organization, and we’ll match you with the right JSTOR access and participation options.
Note: Items marked with * are required.