Ways to supportan independent museum

The museum runs on the people who believe in it.
Every exhibit, every preserved artifact, every open door exists because of individual supporters like you.
Here are the ways you can help.
Sponsor an artifact
Every dollar preserves a piece of history.


Make a donation
All donations are tax-deductible.

Become a member.
Monthly or annual subscriptions that unlock admission, discounts, and exclusive access.
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Volunteer.
Give your time to collections care, event support, visitor services, or digitization.
Collections & Archives
Help catalog, digitize, and preserve the museum's 12,000+ artifacts and research materials.
Education & Outreach
Lead tours, coordinate school visits, support public programming, and facilitate community events.
Exhibitions
Assist with exhibit preparation, label writing, gallery upkeep, and installation support.
Operations
Cover the front desk, handle visitor services, data entry, correspondence, and daily admin.
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Where your support goes.
Preservation
Climate-controlled storage, archival housing, and conservation for 12,000+ objects.
Operations
Rent, utilities, insurance, maintenance — everything it takes to keep the building open.
Staff
The people who catalog, curate, lead tours, manage events, and run the museum daily.
Programs
Free public tours, educational workshops, lectures, and community events.