Become a Member of YOUR museum.
A word from YOUR Executive Director, Rob Schwenker:
Your membership is integral to sustaining our work.
Thank you for keeping history alive!
Your support makes it possible for our nonprofit organization to carry out this important work. Your membership helps to enrich the community by providing public access to the following:
- Our extensive collection
- Interpretive exhibits
- Community partnerships
- Archival and research services
- Scholarly programs, lectures, and symposia
- Exclusive film screenings
* (discounts and benefits at participating museums nationwide)
ORIG Membership Benefits
- FREE museum admission
- 10% discount in the museum gift shop
- Museum newsletters
- Invitations to special presentations, lectures, programs and events
- Free access to the museum’s Morley Builder’s Research Library
- And much more!
find the membership level right for you
QUESTIONS?
Call 310.395.2290 or email us at development@santamonicahistory.org
Opening of Coming Out West
Your contribution will directly support Santa Monica Historical Society initiatives and programs here in Los Angeles at the Santa Monica History Museum. Specifically, your membership supports the following:
- World-class exhibitions at Santa Monica History Museum
- Education and outreach programs for students from kindergarten through 12th grade
- Scholarly programs, lectures, symposia, and films
- Free research library filled with over one million historical items, open year-round to teachers, students, scholars, publishers, and the media
- Public access to our extensive collection with interpretive exhibitions, public programs, community partnerships, and archival and research services
- Special exhibitions
Become a Member today
use MEMBERSHIP FORM
Complete and mail the Membership Form with your check or credit card information to:
Santa Monica History Museum
P.O. Box 3059
Santa Monica, CA 90408
Membership Levels
Individual $75
Enjoy exclusive access to our captivating exhibitions, immersive events, and insightful lectures.
Free admission for one designated adult Access to exclusive members-only events Complimentary research requests (two hours) Two complimentary archival photos Join Now
Volunteer $40
Enjoy exclusive access to our captivating exhibitions, immersive events, and insightful lectures.
Free admission for one designated adult Access to exclusive members-only events Complimentary research requests (two hours) Two complimentary archival photos Join Now
Family $125
Share the experience with your whole family … take a journey through the illuminating world of the Santa Monica History Museum.
Free admission for two designated adults Access to exclusive members-only events Complimentary research requests (four hours) Four complimentary archival photos Join Now
Historical Advocate $500
Share the experience with your whole family … take a journey through the enriching world of the Santa Monica History Museum.
Free admission for two designated adults Special Historical Advocate event, hosted by Executive Director and Curator Access to exclusive members-only events Complimentary research requests (six hours) Four complimentary archival photos 10% discount at the Museum Shop Join Now
Historical Champion $1,000
Share the experience with your whole family … take a journey through the entrancing world of the Santa Monica History Museum.
Free admission for two designated adults Special Historical Champion event, hosted by Executive Director and Curator Access to exclusive members-only events Complimentary research requests (eight hours) Four complimentary archival photos 15% discount at the Museum Shop Early hours with the Curator Join Now
Historical Ambassador $2,500
Share the experience with your whole family … take a journey through the fascinating world of the Santa Monica History Museum.
Free admission for four designated adults Special Historical Ambassador event, hosted by Executive Director and Curator Access to exclusive members-only events Complimentary research requests (ten hours) Six complimentary archival photos 20% discount at the Museum Shop Early hours with the Curator Two VIP tickets to Stand Ups for History (annual event) Join Now
Historical
Heroes $5,000
Share the experience with your whole family … take a journey through the empowering world of the Santa Monica History Museum.
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 photos 25% discount at the Museum Shop Early hours with the Curator Four VIP tickets to Stand Ups for History (annual event) Join Now
* To join as a Senior member, you must be 65 years of age or older.
* To join as a Student member, you must be a full-time undergraduate student currently enrolled in college. Please visit the museum during regular museum hours with proof of enrollment, photo ID, and expected graduation year.
More about Membership Benefits
Complimentary Photo Reprint
In your welcome or renewal (e)letter, there will be a selection of photos to choose from. You must make your choice no later than the day before the end of your membership.
Please allow 5-7 business days to process your selection.
Private Exhibition Tour
To arrange your private tour, call the museum to arrange a date and time. Private tours are provided during the day and hours the museum is closed. The tour includes a viewing of our collections.
Please allow enough time for the museum to accommodate your desired date and time. Your tour must be scheduled and take place no later than 3 weeks prior to your membership end date.
Enjoy exclusive access to our captivating exhibitions, immersive events, and insightful lectures.
Share the experience with your whole family … take a journey through the entrancing world of the Santa Monica History Museum.
