Exclusive Resources for Any Experience Level
We support collectors across the county with exclusive resources and showcasing remarkable collections.



Button Country
Button University
Button Creativity
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.
