Get or Give an Annual Membership

Join as a Member of the Stearns History Museum

An annual membership to the Stearns History Museum practically pays for itself within a few visits. Plus you’ll get four issues of our members-only magazine, Crossings. That’s how reasonable the price is for a place that’s here for you year-round with new things to do each month. Your membership also helps us fund the museum in a sustainable way. Explore the various options for membership below for yourself, your family, or as a gift.

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Being A Member

Isn’t it great to belong? You’ll feel so welcome as a member of the Stearns History Museum. With a paid membership, not only is your admission covered for the year, but you’ll also get lots of other discounts and benefits. You’re also supporting the financial needs of our museum and creating sustainability for our future funding.

Paid memberships come with the following perks:

• Free admission to exhibits and Breakfast Club events throughout the year

• Access to on-site and online research resources

• Subscription to Crossings, a publication of the Stearns History Museum

• A 10% museum gift shop discount

• Discounted rates for special programs and events

• Reciprocal Time Traveler membership—a variety of exclusive benefits and privileges, such as free admission, gift shop discounts, and much more to a network of historical museums, sites, and societies throughout the United States.

Membership Options

Individual $55

• Admission to Exhibits
• Admission to Research Center
• Subscription to Crossings
• 10% Museum Gift Shop Discount
• Free admission to Breakfast Club
• Discounted rates for special programs and events
• Reciprocal Time Traveler membership

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Family $75

2 adults plus free admission for children ages 18 and younger + additional one-time use adult guest passes.

• Admission to Exhibits
• Admission to Research Center
• Subscription to Crossings
• 10% Museum Gift Shop Discount
• Free admission to Breakfast Club
• Discounted rates for special programs and events
• Reciprocal Time Traveler membership

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Senior $45

1 adult – for one year * Benefits same as above.

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Senior Family $65

Same as Family Membership

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Heritage Circle $250+

Supporting Memberships are available to those who make a donation of $250 and higher. This “Heritage Circle” membership includes additional benefits, including:

Recognition in the Annual Report
Behind-the-scenes tours with museum staff
Invitations to special Heritage Circle events

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Give the Gift of Membership

Is there a history lover on your gift list? Have a family member who already has everything? Give the gift of museum membership.

Membership cards come in a small gift package and include:

• Access to the Museum exhibits and programs at no charge for one year

• Access to the Research Center at no charge for one year

• Invitations to members-only events

• Four issues of Crossings, the printed publication of the Stearns History Museum

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