Memberships

Our work is driven by the support of our members.

With your investment, we can fulfill our mission to provide cultural and educational experiences to deepen the understanding of the human and natural history of the Sierra region. The Museum of the Sierra is a museum without walls inspiring future generations to nurture a healthy and resilient forest and community.

  • Individual Membership $35
  • Family Membership $55
  • Donor Membership $165
  • Partner Membership $250
  • Bronze Membership $275
  • Silver Membership $550
  • Gold Membership $1,100
  • Patrons Circle $2,000+/Year For 5 Years
  • Friends Circle $5-$100+/Month

*Memberships are current from January 1st through December 31st. 

New Members
Renewing Members
Friends Circle
Patrons Circle

Patrons Circle Member

Donors are asked to make a pledge for 5 years with a minimum donation of $2,000 to be included in this campaign. With this generous pledge to the Central Sierra Historical Society, donors will know they are allowing for growth and sustainability for our building, grounds, operations, and the organization’s future. 

PatronsCircle

Friends Circle – Monthly Giving Member

Friends Circle Monthly Members will receive the membership benefits package that most closely matches what would be their total contribution amount over 12 months.

Friends Circle Monthly Giving Members Levels
  • $5 x 12 Months – Family Membership
  • $10 x 12 Months – Donor Membership
  • $15 x 12 Months – Donor Membership
  • $20 x 12 Months – Bronze Membership
  • $25 x 12 Months – Bronze Membership
  • $50 x 12 Months – Silver Membership
  • $100+ x 12 Months – Gold Membership

Membership Benefits

IndividualFamilyDonor MemberPartner Member*Bronze MemberSilver MemberGold MemberPatrons Circle
$35
$55
$165
$250
$275
$550
$1,100
$2,000+/Year for 5 Years
Subscription to the Society’s Newslettercheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck mark
Voting Rights at Annual Member Meetingcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck mark
FREE Admission to Sierra Voices ($25 value)check markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck mark
Advanced Notice of Eventscheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck mark
Discounted Member Pricing to Events & Tourscheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck mark
FREE Use of Library Resources by Appointmentcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck mark
Invitation to CSRF Seedlings of Hope Planting Days check markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck mark
Includes Membership for Immediate Familycheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck mark
FREE Early Seating at Friday in the Pines Summer Concerts ($25 Value)check markcheck markcheck markcheck markcheck mark
DISCOUNT of Facility Rentals
FREE Media Room Rentals**
10%
20%
25%
25%
Logo with Click-Through Link on Websitecheck mark
Name on Portable Banner on Display Inside Museum check mark
Invitation to Exhibit Openingscheck markcheck markcheck mark
DISCOUNT of Non-Consignment Items in the Museum Gift Shop
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Enrollment in Time Travelers Museum Reciprocity Program with 300 History Museumscheck markcheck markcheck mark
Gift Memberships to Share
2 Memberships
5 Memberships
Early Preview of New Exhibitscheck mark
Plaque with Name Recognitioncheck mark

*Includes Businesses, HOAs, and Non-Profit Organizations

**Includes up to five (5) Media Room rentals. Excludes weddings and other large events of 100+ attendees. Availability includes all weekdays and select weekends from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Events scheduled outside of this time will be subject to a fee for each additional hour of use.