Membership Be a part of preserving our history

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Call 310.395.2290 or email us at info@santamonicahistory.org

Members sustain and support the programs and exhibits of the Santa Monica History Museum and allow us to keep the history of our community safe for generations to come.

Becoming a member offers you ways to engage with others who love the city of Santa Monica and its history. It is a great opportunity to interact with our staff, board members and the community through exclusive member events.

Core Benefits
Enjoy exclusive member access with unlimited free admission, be the first to experience select exhibitions before they open to the public with our special Members-Only Previews and receive priority seating at our dynamic presentations and lectures.​

Enjoy additional Member benefits when you select the membership level right for you.

Membership Levels

Individual $75

one adult

Free Admission for one designated adult
Access to exclusive members-only events
Complimentary research request (two hours)
Two complimentary archival photo reprints
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Family $125

two adults

Free Admission for two designated adults
Access to exclusive members-only events
Complimentary research request (four hours)
Four complimentary archival photo reprints
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Membership
Historical
Advocate $500

one adult

Free Admission for one designated adult
Special Historical Advocate event, hosted by Executive Director and Curator
Access to exclusive members-only events
Complimentary research request (six hours)
Four complimentary archival photo reprints
10% discount at the Museum Shop
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Historical
Champion $1000

two adults

Free Admission for two designated adults
Special Historical Champion event, hosted by Executive Director and Curator
Access to exclusive members-only events
Complimentary research request (eight hours)
Four complimentary archival photo reprints
15% discount at the Museum Shop
Early hours with the Curator
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Historical Ambassador $2500

four adults

Free Admission for four designated adults
Special Historical Ambassador event, hosted by Executive Director and Curator
Access to exclusive members-only events
Complimentary research request (ten hours)
Six complimentary archival photo reprints
20% discount at the Museum Shop
Early hours with the Curator
Two VIP tickets to Stand Ups for History (annual event)
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Historical
Heroes $5,000

four adults

Free Admission for four designated adults
Special Historical Heroes event, hosted by Executive Director and Curator
Access to exclusive members-only events
Unlimited Complimentary research requests
Unlimited complimentary archival photo reprints
25% discount at the Museum Shop
Early hours with the Curator
Four VIP tickets to Stand Ups for History (annual event)
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LOCATION & INFO

Santa Monica History Museum
1350 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

310.395.2290
info@santamonicahistory.org

Mailing Address
PO Box 3059
Santa Monica, California, 90408

HOURS & ADMISSIONS

Hours
Thursday 2pm-5pm
Friday Saturday Sunday 11am-5pm
Free Admission 1st Sunday of each month

Admissions
General $5.00

Free for museum members, children under 17, students, seniors (65+), active duty military, veterans & SNAP/EBT cardholders

We are a Museums For All partner museum

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The Santa Monica History Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Tax ID: 95-3019295

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