Membership

With a full year of exciting events, exhibits, and hands-on history ahead, now’s the perfect time to join our museum family.  When you become a member or renew your membership, you will enjoy free admission to the Sacramento History Museum, plus discounts in the Museum Store, tours, and special events.

Did you know we participate with the Time Travelers reciprocal program? Basic memberships receive free admission or discount benefits at more than 300 museums across the country. Become a Premium member and enjoy NARM (North American Reciprocal Museum) benefits at over 1,400 museums nationwide, including free admission!

Becoming a member of the Sacramento History Museum and the Sacramento History Alliance is a great way to support the preservation and exploration of Sacramento’s historic legacy too.  

Please feel free to contact Diane Arellano, Membership Coordinator, at (916) 808-7149 or darellano@sachistorymuseum.org for any questions about our membership options.

Basic Memberships

ALL Basic Memberships include the following benefits:

• Free admission to the Sacramento History Museum every time you visit!
• Free or discounted admission to Special Museum Events
• Invitations to Member-Only Appreciation Events and Exhibit Openings
• 10% Discount on Museum Store merchandise
• 10% Discount on Museum facility rentals for your next event
• 10% Discount on Old Sacramento Underground Tours
• Free or Discounted benefits at over 300 history museums nationwide through our participation in Time Travelers .

Student – $35

Membership includes one student with valid student ID.  Click here to buy.

Senior – $35

Membership includes one adult age 65+.  Click here to buy.

Individual – $50

Membership includes one person, plus two one-time guest passes  Click here to buy.

Family – $75 

Our most popular level!  Membership includes two adults and all children (17 and younger) in your household every time you visit plus two one-time guest passes  Click here to buy.

Premium Memberships

ALL Premium Memberships include the same benefits as a Basic Membership (listed above) PLUS:

• Free or Discounted admission to more than 1,400 participating North American Reciprocal Museums.

Quartz Circle – $125

Membership includes two adults and all children (17 and younger) in your household, plus three one-time guest passes  Click here to buy.

Purchasing a Quartz Circle Membership also grants you:

• 15% Discount on Museum Store merchandise
• 15% Discount on public tours and special events

Copper Circle – $250

Membership includes two adults and all children (17 and younger) in your household, plus four one-time guest passes  Click here to buy.

Purchasing a Copper Circle Membership also grants you:

• 20% Discount on Museum Store merchandise
• 20% Discount on public tours and special events

Silver Circle – $500

Membership includes two adults and all children (17 and younger) in your household, plus five one-time guest passes  Click here to buy.

Purchasing a Silver Circle Membership also grants you:

• 20% Discount on Museum Store merchandise
• 20% Discount on public tours and special events

Gold Circle – $1,000

Membership includes two adults and all children (17 and younger) in your household, plus six one-time guest passes  Click here to buy.

Purchasing a Gold Circle Membership also grants you:

• 20% Discount on Museum Store merchandise
• 20% Discount on public tours and special event