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March Membership Madness: 3 Months Free!
Sign up for a California Museum membership this month and get an extra 3 months – absolutely FREE!
March 1 – 31, 2026
Come for the culture, stay for the community. As a private non-profit, our mission to tell California’s diverse stories is fueled by your support. By becoming a member you’re doing more than preserving history—you’re claiming your place in a community that values it. Join us this month to invest in the arts and history you love, and enjoy exclusive member events, free year-round admission, special discounts, and more.
Member Benefits Include:
- Unlimited visits: Free admission to our award-winning signature exhibits and exciting new temporary exhibits.
- Engaging Experiences: Invitations to member-only events and cultural experiences.
- VIP Perks: Complimentary tickets and exclusive perks at select public programs, like our Día de los Muertos Fiesta in the fall.
- Exploring More: FREE or discounted entry to 400+ museums across the nation.
- Supporting What Matters: When you purchase a California Museum membership, you’re supporting California history, arts, culture, diversity, and helping the Museum continue to offer quality programming and exhibits. Learn more about the California Museum’s diverse offerings and why your support matters.
Ready to Join the Madness?
Choose a Membership Option: With three membership levels to choose from starting at only $50, there's a perfect fit for everyone. Explore our membership offerings below, or visit our friendly staff at the Museum Store.
Three extra months will automatically be added to any membership purchased or renewed in March!
Individual
Great Solo Option
Admission for 1 adult, reciprocal Time Travelers benefits & more!
1 year: $50
2 years: $90
See what's included +
- Admission for 1 adult
- 1 personalized member card
- 1 guest pass per year
- Monthly e-newsletter
- Invitations to members-only events
- Discounted or free admission to ticketed public programs & events
- VIP perks at select events
- 10% off California Time Traveler Summer Camp
- 10% off at Museum Store* & Gold Rush Grille
- Free or discounted admission at over 400 institutions across the U.S. through Time Travelers
- 100% tax-deductible
*No stacking discounts; excludes consignment and clearance items.
Traveler
Great for Pairs
Admission for 1-2 adults, reciprocal Time Travelers benefits & more!
1 year: $70
2 years: $130
See what's included +
- Admission for up to 2 adults
- 2 personalized member cards
- 2 guest passes per year
- Monthly e-newsletter
- Invitations to members-only events
- Discounted or free admission to ticketed public programs & events
- VIP perks at select events
- 10% off California Time Traveler Summer Camp
- 10% off at Museum Store* & Gold Rush Grille
- Free or discounted admission at over 400 institutions across the U.S. through Time Travelers
- 100% tax-deductible
*No stacking discounts; excludes consignment and clearance items.
Explorer
Best Value for Individuals, Pairs & Families
Admission for up to 2 adults, all household children under 18, reciprocal NARM benefits & more!
1 year: $120
2 years: $230
See what's included +
- Admission for up to 2 adults & all household children under 18
- 2 personalized member cards
- Free admission for 1 guest on weekends
- 4 guest passes per year
- Monthly e-newsletter
- Invitations to members-only events
- Discounted or free admission to ticketed public programs & events
- VIP perks at select events
- 10% off California Time Traveler Summer Camp
- 10% off at Museum Store* & Gold Rush Grille
- Free or discounted admission at over 1,700 institutions across the North America through Time Travelers & & North American Reciprocal Museums Association including the de Young Museum, Walt Disney Family Museum, California State Railroad Museum, & California Automobile Museum.**
- 100% tax-deductible
*No stacking discounts; excludes consignment and clearance items.
Email memberships@californiamuseum.org if you have questions or need assistance with your purchase.