Button University
Our Button University series provides special virtual sessions and video recordings covering basic button information for new members, beginners and advanced collectors.
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Do you love buttons?
The National Button Society is committed to the education, preservation and exhibition of buttons.
- Exclusive resources and guides
- Annual convention and weekly and monthly events
- Small groups to share common interests
- Competitions and creative ideas for exhibiting and sharing buttons
Exclusive Resources for Any Experience Level
We support collectors across the county with exclusive resources and showcasing remarkable collections.
Button Country
Button Country offers resources to help beginners, novices and even experienced collectors identify and appreciate their buttons. Click below for fun facts, special topics, worksheets, educational links and more.
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Button University
Our Button University series provides special virtual sessions and video recordings covering basic button information for new members, beginners and advanced collectors.
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Button Creativity
NBS invites you to be creative! Click below to explore annual creative challenges, creative button project videos and scheduled online workshops that capture the magic of buttons.
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Button Country
Button Country offers resources to help beginners, novices and even experienced collectors identify and appreciate their buttons. Click below for fun facts, special topics, worksheets, educational links and more.
Learn More
Button University
Our Button University series provides special virtual sessions and video recordings covering basic button information for new members, beginners and advanced collectors.
Learn More
Button Creativity
NBS invites you to be creative! Click below to explore annual creative challenges, creative button project videos and scheduled online workshops that capture the magic of buttons.
Learn More
Button Country
Button Country offers resources to help beginners, novices and even experienced collectors identify and appreciate their buttons. Click below for fun facts, special topics, worksheets, educational links and more.
Learn More
Button Creativity
NBS invites you to be creative! Click below to explore annual creative challenges, creative button project videos and scheduled online workshops that capture the magic of buttons.
Learn More
Our Dynamic Community
Looking for others who share your passion? Or just getting started? Our dynamic community is open to anyone — individuals and organizations. Membership unlocks access to these insightful resources that enhance the button collecting experience and grow your button knowledge:
Benefits of Membership:
- Online community to connect with other button collectors
- Access to members-only education and resources
- Special member pricing in the Shop
- Virtual meetups and presentations
- Button conventions and events
Standard Membership Starting at $35 annually
Publication Resources
- The National Button Society Bulletin: published five times per year with articles, new research, meetings and show announcements
- NBS Official Classification & Competition Guidelines: detailed information on antique, vintage and modern buttons
- NBS Bluebook: comprehensive reference for button collectors to identify, categorize, and value buttons based on their age, material, design, and usage
- NBS Membership Directory & Community: find fellow button collectors, connect and chat online
- NBS Beginner’s Guide: introduce newcomers to the world of button collecting with a foundational understanding for anyone starting to explore button collecting
Where We’ll Be Next
NBS and regional, state and local button societies and clubs gather throughout the year for button shows, presentations and meetings. Click below to see the full calendar of our upcoming events.
Visit the NBS store!
Every collector can enhance their collection. Visit the NBS Store to browse our extensive selection of publications, productions, presentations and buttons!
See What’s New with NBS
Click below to find all the latest updates, press releases, articles, trends and reports from the world of buttons.
Juniors
We love encouraging young people to embrace button collecting! We offer special membership pricing for button lovers ages 6–17. The Button Ups focus on educational activities, competitions and bringing together young button enthusiasts.
Click below to learn more about button collecting or how to join in on the fun at NBS.
