Welcome to the National Button Society
Are you a button collector looking to connect with others who share your passion? Or just getting started in button collecting or button crafts? We’re dedicated to enjoying and preserving everything beautiful and historic about buttons. Join to get access to resources and a community of button enthusiasts.
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SpringFest is Coming!
SpringFest is the weekend of March 21–23! This year our theme pays tribute to the beautiful culture and style of Asian-inspired buttons. Click below to learn more about the event.
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Attend the NBS Annual Convention
Put together your trays and plan to meet up with friends – old and new. The NBS Annual Convention 2025 is August 3–9 in Springfield, IL. You don’t have to be a member to attend. Meet like-minded individuals, shop for everything buttons and learn from other collectors. Click below to learn more or to register for “A Harvest of Buttons on the Illinois Prairie.”
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We Want You to Become A Member of the NBS!
Our non-profit organization has been committed to celebrating buttons since 1938. Click below to find out more about the benefits of membership.
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Exclusive Resources for Any Experience Level

We support collectors across the county with exclusive resources and showcasing remarkable collections.

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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.
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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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Our Dynamic Community

Do you love buttons? Our dynamic community is open to anyone — individuals and organizations — committed to the education, preservation and exhibition of buttons.

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 $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 Program

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.